Jet City Coalition

FREE SHOVELS PROGRAM

In Jet City, we know the loneliness and desperation that winter and snow can bring to those we care about.

In December 2020, amidst the largest snowfall in decades in Chicago, Jet City launched their Free Shovels program to serve the 55th legislative district. Through our unique ability to organize the young people of Jet City, we provide readily available shoveling services for seniors and the most vulnerable in the areas around O’Hare Airport.

This free program has served dozens and dozens of seniors in the area, with a refusal to turn away anyone who can’t handle the removal of their own snow. We model servant leadership and neighborly love by showing up for those who most need us in our district, time and time again.

FREE GARDENS PROGRAM

In Jet City, we believe that beautification and connection is one of the most powerful tributes of neighborly love we can provide. While many don’t have the energy or ability to maintain their lawncare, we don’t think that should keep them from the raising of spirits and hope that a well-maintained lawn can bring.

That’s why in Spring of 2021, Jet City launched our “Free Gardens” program to provide lawn mowing and weed whacking to elderly, low income, and disabled neighbors.

Neighbors can sign up to participate in the program or volunteer, with expectations of a biweekly cut on weekends from May - September.

To sign up please fill out a form on our website.