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.
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.
Beyond the Vogue School | How TaskForce is Making an Impact on Chicago’s West Side
Community Impact Beyond the Vogue School 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 […]
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.
