KANKAKEE UNITED

Engaging the community with abundant opportunities for residents to lead safe, healthy, and productive lives.

 

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Kankakee United is to reduce gun violence involving African-American boys and men under 25 years of age in Kankakee by uniting community resources to increase neighborhood engagement, address trauma related concerns, and remove employment barriers.

VISION STATEMENT

The City of Kankakee is an engaged community with abundant opportunities for residents to lead safe, healthy, and productive lives.

 

 

KANKAKEE UNITED



 

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Basketball Tournament

Kankakee United is happy to be a part of the Tyjuan Hagler Foundation basketball tournament. It will be our kickoff to Violence Prevention Week.

Please join us.

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Sneaker Ball

Dress to impress in your finest attire paired with your favorite sneakers! Whether it's a sleek tuxedo with high-tops or an elegant ball gown with colorful kicks, showcase your unique style at Kankakee United's Sneaker Ball.

Date and Time: Friday, April 26th, starting at 7:00 PM.

Come and enjoy an evening of fun, music, and dancing as we celebrate in style. Get ready to strut your stuff and make a statement with your fashion-forward footwear!

We can't wait to see you there!

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Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars! Join us for Youth Violence Prevention Week (April 20-27, 2024) and our Summer Initiative (June-August 2024). Stay engaged with Kankakee United!

Upcoming Events
Community Luncheon

Please join us as we welcome Cities United, as they provide guidance with a call to action for providing a safe summer for ALL. 

Space is limited, please Register as soon as possible.

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Safe Summer Initiative

Kankakee United "Because'" Kankakee Forgives kicks off a Safe Summer Initiative for OUR youth, starting June 2024 - August 2024. Be on the lookout for additional information, such as locations and times. Activities include Midnight basketball, Community Pop-Ups, Community Outings and Much More.

 

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Community Luncheon - February 2024

Kankakee United’s quarterly Community Luncheon was most informative for the work against gun violence.

In partnership with the Kankakee Public Library RBJ Teen Zone, Kankakee United/City of Kankakee provided hygiene bags for teen self-care event.

In partnership with the Kankakee Public Library RBJ Teen Zone, Kankakee United/City of Kankakee provided hygiene bags for teen self-care event.