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On these pages, you will “meet” the Peace and Education Coalition, a 501(c )3 founded in 2001 by a group of local committed stakeholders in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the near southwest side of Chicago. Together, our stakeholders and residents live the mission to develop leaders and foster neighborhood networks that promote education, strengthen families, and build peace through social justice. Read more about the mission and values, as well as the history and current activities of the work of the Coalition here.

Taste of Back of the Yards 2026
Scholarship Fundraiser

“Interesting,” the judge reflected, “as we interviewed college students I realized some thought they were the only ones attending college in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.” This past year, 14 judges ended up awarding 28 scholarships to 25 college and 3 high school students. They were very impressed by the conversations, the strength and hope expressed by the young people in the neighborhood.

It is time again to support students who dream of a higher education! On Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 the Peace and Education Coalition will host its 29th Annual Scholarship fundraiser. We will honor a previous scholarship recipient Mayra Macias and recognize the valuable work of Increase the Peace, a Back of the Yards non-profit working tirelessly to support our families and youth. Please consider a gift to support the fund, either through tickets or a sponsorship.
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Taste of Back of the Yards 2026

The history of the Back of the Yards is a history of immigration. Know Your Rights.

You have constitutional rights:

DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door.
DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent.
DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.

La historia de Back of the Yards es una historia de inmigración. Conozca sus derechos.

Usted tiene derechos constitucionales:

NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la puerta.
NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si el trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho de mantenerse callado.
NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el derecho de hablar con un abogado.

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