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.
Beyond the Vogue School | How TaskForce is Making an Impact on Chicago’s West Side
Every number tells a story — a story of impact, connection, and community. In 2025, TaskForce Prevention & Community Services collaborated with more than 30 partner organizations across Chicago to ensure LGBTQ+ youth of color have access to affirming care and essential resources. The organization provided over 500 HIV and STI tests, connecting 100% of […]
TaskForce Celebrates Inclusion on the West Side
Get the lowdown on how TaskForce works to promote inclusion on the city’s West Side from communications director Hannah Pewee.
Community Health Worker | HIV/AIDS Peer Navigator and Tester
The Development Associate will assist with executing TaskForce’s Development and fundraising strategies through administrative support on the Development team.
Keep Our Community Warm: TaskForce Coat Drive
We’re calling on our community to donate new or gently used coats of all sizes, from children to adults.
West Side Nonprofit TaskForce Combines Ballroom Legacy and Community Care at Vogue for Good
TaskForce Prevention & Community Services is proud to announce the return of its signature annual fundraiser, Vogue for Good, a celebration of community, culture, and resilience.
