August 29, 2026 · Back of the Yards · Chicago
Thank you,Chicago.
A recap of the 2026 Back to School Community Day — the first Operation Serve event, the coalition who made it happen, and every family we got to serve together.
Recap
The day, in thirty-three seconds.
Twenty-five community partners. Three hundred backpacks and school supplies. Free haircuts, vaccines, food, and family time. Back of the Yards showed up for its neighbors, and its neighbors showed up for it.
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Community partners
300+
Backpacks & supplies
1
Neighborhood served
Gallery
August 29, 2026. Back of the Yards.
The day, in pictures — from the coffee at Dreamcatcher before the doors opened to the last family walking out with backpacks and school supplies.
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From the community
Photos sent in by everyone who was there.
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Get involved
Two ways to help make this happen.
Everything at this event is free because Chicago showed up. Volunteers staff every station. Sponsors fund every backpack. Both roles matter equally.
Volunteer & outreach
Indigo Divine
Volunteer set-up, station staffing, tear-down, and community outreach.
VolunteerSponsorship
Damian Garcia
Cash sponsorship, in-kind giving, and partner-organization onboarding.
Sponsor / Partner