Taskforce Prevention & Community Services

03/06/2026

TaskForce is hiring a Communication Coordinator to help amplify the voices, stories, and impact of our work! This is a content creation–focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys producing engaging digital media. The Communications Coordinator will support social media, photography, video, and other creative content that helps connect people to the programs, resources, and opportunities available at TaskForce.

Applicants should have a strong portfolio of past content and creative work, which will be required for consideration.

If you’re passionate about storytelling, community impact, and using communications as a tool for change, we encourage you to apply. Learn more about the position and apply at: taskforcechicago.org/jobs.

03/04/2026

TaskForce is excited to introduce Mama’s Birds Performing Arts Spring Program, a new free, limited-time opportunity for youth ages 13–18, hosted by SandyReddMusic of NBC's The Voice.

Beginning March 9, this four-week program will meet three days per week and give young performers the opportunity to build their confidence, creativity, and artistic voice through singing lessons, songwriting, acting lessons, dance lessons, biography development, mentorship, and a studio recording session. Participants will also take part in a professional photo shoot and celebrate their growth with a final showcase.

Registration is first-come, first-served! To register, call SandyRedd at 708-439-6881 or email mamasbirdsprogram@gmail.com

03/03/2026

As we close out the Trans Accountability Project, we’re proud to share the impact this work has had on our city. TAP helped facilitate thousands of conversations and hundreds of meetings to address the barriers Trans women face in Chicago.

Through this work, we came to an important understanding: while we may not always be able to dismantle transphobia and discrimination overnight, we can equip our community with the tools to navigate those barriers, advocate for ourselves, and create change from within.

We are deeply grateful for the brilliant minds who showed up and committed to this work. Thank you to everyone who has been part of TAP. Special thanks to Channyn Parker from Equality Illinois for helping put things in perspective, and a huge shoutout to CDPH and Chicago Therapy Collective for their dedication to this program and to our community.

02/27/2026

A day in the life with Dame (they/he/she), our Ryan White Medical Case Manager at TaskForce! Through their role, they help clients navigate healthcare, access medications, and move toward long-term stability. Even in the hardest moments — like honoring a passed participant — they remain committed to showing up for our community with dignity and love.

02/24/2026

Join us on Saturday, February 28, for free fresh produce! Please note: we’re once again hosting our monthly Farmers’ Market at TaskForce (not Laramie).

We’re grateful to the Reva & David Logan Foundation for helping make this possible and for investing in food access for our community.

Come through, grab what you need, and spend some time with us. We’ll see you there!

02/23/2026

We’re deeply honored that TaskForce and PrEP4Teens are featured in today’s The New York Times opinion piece on HIV funding and prevention. Read the full piece now at: https://lnkd.in/gWxRCJf2.

Thank you to our Executive Director, Dr. Christopher Balthazar, for lifting up the urgent need for equitable HIV funding and prevention resources, to our Youth Engagement Specialist, Skai Underwood, for sharing the realities young q***r people face, and to Kathryn Macapagal, Prep4Teens collaborator and researcher, for her important insights on youth-centered sexual health research.

We’re also incredibly grateful to Jeneen Interlandi for representing our community with such care and respect. Working with her was a truly thoughtful and affirming experience!

This coverage highlights the real stories behind the data and the life-saving work happening in communities. We are grateful to be part of the conversation and will continue advocating for the resources all young people deserve.

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Photos by Damon Winter / The New York Times

02/20/2026

After seven years, the Trans Accountability Project will be coming to an end. We want to express our gratitude to the Chicago Department of Public Health for their genuine engagement with Trans Women of Color and their efforts to address the root causes of Trans workforce development and discrimination.

If you have been a part of TAP as an alumni-scholar, we would love to invite you to our final session with Equality Illinois CEO, Channyn Lynn Parker!

Come through, be in community, and let’s celebrate!

02/19/2026

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

We’re hiring! TaskForce is seeking a strategic, systems-minded leader to serve as our Deputy Director. This is a senior leadership role for someone ready to turn vision into ex*****on — strengthening internal systems, coaching program leaders, guiding crisis response, and helping ensure our mission is carried out with excellence, urgency, and care. If you’re ready to lead, we encourage you to apply! Learn more and submit your application at: taskforcechicago.org/jobs.

02/17/2026

You already know it: tomorrow is Produce Day at TaskForce! 🥬 Stop by 9 N Cicero Ave starting at 1 PM for a bag of free fresh fruits and veggies.

02/13/2026

You deserve some self-care! 🕯️ Join us for Spa Day on February 26th from 6–8 PM at TaskForce. Enjoy a night of free self-care and relaxation, including massages, skincare treatments, and more — all in a calming, affirming space. Services are subject to availability.

Register here: bit.ly/TF_SpaDay.