What Happened in Chicago When Science Became the Enemy
Thirteen months into the second Trump administration, science, medicine and public health have been hijacked by a cadre of grifters and ideologues and by the politicians in obvious thrall to both.
Vogue School
Vogue School is Chicago’s premier ballroom training space, rooted in Black LGBTQ+ legacy and open to all, where participants learn the history, technique, and discipline of voguing — no experience required.
YEESS!
The Youth Empowerment Engagement Summit Symposium (YEESS!) is a youth empowerment program connecting young people ages 13–24 to community, mental health, career exploration, and civic engagement opportunities.
Health & Wellness
Our free Fitness, Health, and Wellness classes offer welcoming, all-level workouts designed to help you move, build strength, and recharge.
YEER
YEER is a workforce development program supporting Chicago youth ages 14–24 with skills, guidance, and resources to move toward work, school, or certification.
Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame honors 2025 class at induction ceremony
The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame honored 19 LGBTQ+-identified individuals and 4 LGBTQ+-identified organizations at its 34th induction ceremony, including TaskForce’s Director of Programs, Reyna Ortiz.
Dr. Chris Balthazar: From Community Member to Executive Director
Chris Balthazar’s journey to leading TaskForce Prevention and Community Services began in an unexpected place: when he was a graduate student in clinical psychology, working part-time at a Chase Bank.
Chicago’s LGBTQ+ youth: Why their zip code still matters
On Chicago’s West Side, the ballroom scene doubles as a lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth. Every week, teens are drawn into TaskForce Prevention & Community Services for its popular Vogue School.
A House That Legacy Built: Reflecting on 35 Years of TaskForce and Paris is Burning
Released in 1990, the same year TaskForce Prevention and Community Services (TaskForce) was founded, Paris is Burning is a portrait of how ballroom culture became one of the earliest models of community-centered care for Black and Brown LGBTQ+ people.
TaskForce Prevention and Community Services invites Chicagoans to ‘Vogue for Good’
TaskForce Prevention and Community Services (TaskForce) held its annual Vogue for Good celebration of community, culture and resilience event Oct. 9 at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.
