Unity In Our Community
Organization
Greetings and Welcome to the United Campbell Avenue Block Club aka "Unity In Our Community"!
We are a community-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable
organization, that proudly serves residents and
communities in the south suburbs.
Together we all stand "UNITED" to make a visible difference in
our communities, the lives of those less fortunate and the
Great City of Calumet City.
Our organization's work lies in the continuous passion, dedication and investment to give back into neighborhoods, communities and our city through civic engagement, information sharing, communication, transparency, partnerships, donations and community activities/events.
"Making a Visible Difference in the Lives of Others and the Community!"
Thank you to our supporters, sponsors and partners.
" We See the Vision, We Believe the Vision &
We Shall Achieve the Vision!"
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Community & Economic Development
City administration brought in 75 small businesses
(leases) in the service and food industries t0 begin
filling the spaces within the vacant commercial
district in 2023. In April 2024, the city has 498
businesses and 90 new businesses.
Sewer Lines
City conducted thorough cleaning and inspections in
2024 throughout Calumet City's sewer line systems in
every Ward. This involved use of high pressure water
jets to dislodge any obstructions, then cameras
deployed to visually assess the
conditions of pipes.
It's A New Day In Calumet City!
... Mayor Thaddeus Jones
In 2021, the residents of Calumet City spoke resulting in a new Mayor being elected.
The newly elected, Mayor Thaddeus Jones attended the June 4, 2022, block club meeting and listened to the residents' issues/concerns regarding the community and city.
On April 1, 2025, Mayor Thaddeus Jones was reelected as Mayor. Together, with a new administration, they will work to make a visible difference in the lives of the residents of Calumet City, those less fortunate and communities.
The United Campbell Avenue Block Club aka Unity In Our Community Organization, appreciates the support and look forward to a continuing and productive partnership with the city. Stay tuned, much more to come in this great city and communities!
Calumet Memorial Park District
New eco-friendly playground equipment installed at Cleveland Park located on Campbell Avenue in 2023. Thank you to our CMPD partner in making a visible difference in the community.
Lead Service Water Lines
& Drinking Water
Pumping Stations
Lead service water line replacement
throughout our city. Drinking water
pumping stations reservoir cleaned
as a preventative maintenance exercise to
help protective coatings last longer
on the tanks.
Construction on Major Roads & Streets
Burnham Greenway Bike Trail Cleanup
Sibley Blvd., 159th Street, Burnham Avenue, Pulaski Road, Torrence Avenue and many more road construction projects
completed in our city in 2024.
Overgrown bushes, vegetation and trees cleaned up and maintained behind
Campbell Avenue off Sibley Blvd.
Sidewalk/Curb Repairs &
the Green Alley Project
Five (5) Campbell Avenue residents sidewalk/curb repaired in 2022 and three (3) in 2024. In addition, three (3) new alleys constructed under the Green Alley project for flood mitigation through perpermeable paving.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
presented Calumet City as a "Green Power Community" exceeding U.S. EPA's guidelines for using reusable electricity!
THINK GREEN!
Dues, Financial Reports, Meeting Minutes & City Meetings
The Unity In Our Community meetings are held quarterly (4 times a year) beginning in January, on a Saturday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm virtual. The meetings and membership dues are scheduled on the below dates:
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January 18th
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April 19th
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July 19th
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October 18th​
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Our Organization In Action...
One way to give back to the community will be to conduct outreach activities/events such as a clothing drives, canned and boxed food drives, school supplies giveaways, workshops and more. We also hope to provide financial assistance in the form of a scholarship to graduating high school seniors that desire to continue their educational journey at a college, university or trade school.
The United Campbell Avenue Block Club hosts two (2) annual events, Unity In Our Community Back-To-School With A Purpose and the Holiday Winter Community Social. Check out the activities/events in our photo gallery. ​
Want To Make A Visible Difference?
Would you like to help us in making a visible difference in the lives of others, communities and city? It's all about loving thy neighbor and helping those who are in need. Join us in achieving our mission by giving a donation. The organization appreciates and thanks you for your support and donation.
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If you would like to donate items for residents and/or the community, please contact
Sharon Rucker, Chair, Outreach Standing Committee
Text: 708.971.3965 or Email: Sthomas0048@gmail.com
UNITED
We All Stand Together Helping Individuals, Families & Communities!