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We’re proud to be recognized for our work uplifting LGBTQ+ youth on Chicago’s West Side. Explore recent media coverage and press highlights that showcase how TaskForce is advancing health, equity, and opportunity in our community and beyond.
- Austin Weekly
TaskForce Prevention will front 2025 Pride Parade as Out Front Leader
West Side nonprofit to lead 2025 Chicago Pride Parade for the first time
- Windy City Times
Chicago Pride Parade organizers kick off Pride Month with community focus
PRIDEChicago, the all-volunteer organization behind the iconic Chicago Pride Parade, officially launched Pride Month on Sunday, June 1, with a celebratory event at Sidetrack in Lake View.
- PRIDE Chicago
A Pride Parade First! Community Organization to Lead 2025 Chicago Pride Parade as Inaugural “Out Front” Leader
Honoring LGBTQ+ youth advocacy and community care—plus celebrating the 2025 Grand Marshals, Dr. Maya Green and Dr. Catherine Creticos
- Windy City Times
TaskForce Prevention and Community Services holds “Empower and Engage” event
The multi-service, grassroots TaskForce Prevention and Community Services (TaskForce) held an “Empower and Engage” event May 8 at Room 1530 in the West Loop.
- PRIDE Chicago
Local Impact Takes Center Stage at 2025 Chicago Pride Parade
TaskForce Prevention & Community Services, an LGBTQ+ youth-focused health and wellness organization located on the west side of Chicago, has been selected as the inaugural “Out Front” Leader of the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade.
- Windy City times
TaskForce Chicago’s ED talks organization, AIDS stigma and queerness
The West Side-based organization helps hundreds of youths each year by addressing the HIV/STI-related needs of adolescents and young adults living in disenfranchised communities with limited resources, and providing HIV/STI prevention education, testing, treatment and care services as well.
- Windy City Times
Taskforce Community Services holds Thanksgiving Dinner
On the evening of November 21, Taskforce Prevention and Community Services held a Thanksgiving dinner for clients and supporters at its office at 9 N. Cicero. The event also featured a raffle and impromptu vogue session.
- Chicago Sun-Times
Fresh produce giveaway scheduled in Austin
An Austin community center for LGBTQ youth of color will host the event, which will be open to anyone. Organizers hope it will foster goodwill among the broader Austin community.
- Windy City Times
OPALGA+ honors both students and community advocates
On Oct. 19, the Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association (OPALGA+) held its annual gala at Oak Park’s historic Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave.
