Auburn Gresham · Chicago’s South Side
Where community ideas become community action.
For more than 50 years, the Brookins family has served Auburn Gresham and Chicago’s South Side. We don’t start with programs — we start with people, and help their ideas become reality.
Upcoming Events
Free, family-friendly gatherings that celebrate culture, connection, and community — right here in Auburn Gresham.
Featured Event
Trunk or Treat
- Saturday, October 31 · 3:00 – 5:00 PM
- 9315 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL · street parking available
BCL is excited to host our Inaugural Community Trunk or Treat, a free family event designed to provide children and families with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive place to celebrate Halloween. Our goal is to bring together community organizations, businesses, neighbors, and volunteers to create an afternoon filled with fun, connection, and community pride.
Meet Our 2026 Scholarship Winners
A’yana Bogan
Neuroscience
David Richardson
Engineering
Derrick J. Davis III
Construction Management
Malachi McBride
Theater
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We don't start with programs.
We start with people.
Every neighborhood has people who know its strengths and its challenges. Our role is to help them turn ideas into action.
We Listen First
We start by listening and building relationships, because the people who live here know its strengths and challenges best.
We Bring People Together
Neighbors, organizations, businesses, faith communities, and partners collaborate toward common goals.
We Help Turn Ideas Into Action
We connect people with resources, partners, and expertise to make good ideas real — not to tell communities what they need.