Westside
Cultural
Alliance

Empowering the Heart of Westside Chicago

Westside Cultural Alliance is a non-profit organization working to engage, collaborate, and partner with Chicago's westside community and the greater westside Chicagoland area. It serves as a vehicle to enhance, preserve and share in the conversation of the Westside cultural contribution to the city of Chicago.

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Our Mission

To preserve the history, recognize the value of the westside's cultural contribution to the City of Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area.

Our Vision

Sharing "The Westside Story" through community engagement, partnerships, cultural conversations, storytelling, educational platforms and cultural events.

Our Programs

Empowering Westside residents through targeted initiatives designed to foster lasting social and economic growth.

1865 Fest

The 1865 Fest is a three day “Juneteenth” celebration in Garfield Park called the “1865 Fest”

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Chicago Air Sensor Network

The Chicago Air Sensor Network is a citywide project consisting of 277 air sensors that were installed in Summer 2025.

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WEMADE Honors

WEMADE was created to do what too few spaces dare to do: put extraordinary women in the spotlight they've always deserved.

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Turn every mile into impact. Join Team Westside Cultural Alliance in the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 and help fund programs that uplift culture, community, and opportunity on Chicago’s West Side. Run with purpose, raise support, and make every step count.

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Contact Us

ADDRESS

4223 W. Lake St, Suite 342 Chicago IL 60624

wcalliancechicago@wcachi.org

PHONE

773-261-7937