Rob Pabon Berwyn's 5th Ward Alderman

06/19/2026

The 4th Annual Berwyn Youth Opportunity Fair was a huge success. 🌞🎉 Nearly 200 youth attended this year!

Thank you to all the employers, non profits, vendors and volunteers who made this event possible. 🙌🏽 Much love to Donnie Devoe for providing the music!

A huge thank you to all our sponsors: Darwill, SBC, State Senator Mike Porfirio, and State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid. Your generosity helped create a fun, impactful, and inviting space for youth today!

Lastly we could not do this without our planning committee. A huge thank you to Kay with Ebenezer Community Care Center, Arafat with Youth Crossroads, Inc., Jackie with the 5th ward team, Estephany, Lesley, and Ana with Serco- American Job Center in North Riverside! I'm so grateful for your parterniship and shared vision for youth empowerment. 💛

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¡La Feria Anual de Oportunidades para Jóvenes de Berwyn fue todo un éxito! 🌞🎉 ¡Casi 200 jóvenes participaron este año!

Queremos agradecer a todos los empleadores, organizaciones comunitarias, vendedores y voluntarios que hicieron posible este evento. 🙌🏽 ¡Y un reconocimiento especial a Donnie Devoe por poner el ambiente con su música!

También extendemos nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a nuestros patrocinadores: Darwill, SBC, el Senador Estatal Mike Porfirio y el Representante Estatal Abdelnasser Rashid. Gracias a su generosidad, pudimos crear un espacio divertido, acogedor y lleno de oportunidades para nuestra juventud.

Y, por supuesto, nada de esto habría sido posible sin nuestro increíble comité organizador. Gracias a Kay de Ebenezer Community Care Center, Arafat de Youth Crossroads, Inc., Jackie del equipo del quinto distrito, y a Estephany, Lesley y Ana de Serco–American Job Center en North Riverside.

Estoy profundamente agradecido por su colaboración, su dedicación y por compartir el compromiso de abrir puertas y crear oportunidades para los jóvenes de nuestra comunidad. 💛

06/01/2026

🙌 Calling all Berwyn area youth ages 16 to 24! 🙌

Looking for your next job, career resources, or educational opportunities? The 4th Annual Berwyn Youth Opportunity Fair is back for 2026!

Whether you're looking to jumpstart your career, discover new learning paths, or connect with local resources, this event is designed just for you.

Here is what you can look forward to:

*Jobs & Resources: Connect directly with local employers and organizations.

*Learning Opportunities: Explore educational paths and new skills.

*Perks & Freebies: Free haircuts, free business attire, raffle prizes, and more! ✂️👔

🗓 When: Thursday, June 18th | 1PM – 4PM
📍 Where: Ebenezer Church Gymnasium (1246 S Harvey Ave, Berwyn)
🎟 Cost: Completely FREE!

Don't wait—secure your spot today!
Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link to register: 👉 bit.ly/berwynyouthopportunityfair

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🙌 ¡Llamando a todos los jóvenes de 16 a 24 años del área de Berwyn! 🙌

¿Buscas tu próximo trabajo, recursos profesionales u oportunidades educativas? ¡La 4.ª Feria Anual de Oportunidades para Jóvenes de Berwyn está de regreso este 2026!

Ya sea que quieras impulsar tu carrera, descubrir nuevos caminos de aprendizaje o conectarte con recursos locales, este evento está diseñado especialmente para ti.

Esto es lo que te espera:

*Empleos y Recursos: Conéctate directamente con empleadores y organizaciones locales.

*Oportunidades de Aprendizaje: Explora caminos educativos y nuevas habilidades.

*Beneficios Gratuitos: ¡Cortes de cabello gratis, vestimenta de negocios gratuita, rifas y más! ✂️👔

🗓 Cuándo: Jueves 18 de junio | 1PM – 4PM
📍 Dónde: Gimnasio de la Iglesia Ebenezer (1246 S Harvey Ave, Berwyn)
🎟 Costo: ¡Completamente GRATIS!

¡No esperes más y asegura tu lugar hoy mismo!
Escanea el código QR en el folleto o haz clic en el enlace para registrarte: 👉 bit.ly/berwynyouthopportunityfair

05/26/2026

Check out this awesome hiring event on Wednesday June 10th!

05/15/2026

I'm so excited to support this community led effort to engage our youth in healthy habits! Thank you to Ebenezer Community Care Center and Jay for all you've poured into this opportunity 🙏🏽 ❤️.

6th–12th Grade Students — No Boring Summer for You! ☀️💪
Register now for an exciting opportunity to stay active, grow stronger physically and spiritually, build friendships, and have fun all summer long! Don’t miss it! 🙌

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Did you know the Friends has a used book store on the 1st floor of the Library? All proceeds from this bookstore go straight to support programming and resources for the Berwyn Public Library. Stop by and check out the good reads available for purchase.
If you're spring cleaning, you can donate your books 📚 to the bookstore by dropping them off at the front desk.

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Here’s a first look at the future playground at Proksa Park!

The new playground design will feature exciting modern play elements along with a colorful pour-in-place rubber safety surface designed to improve accessibility, comfort, and play for children of all ages and abilities.

This playground is part of the larger Proksa Park Renovation Project funded through an OSLAD matching grant, which will also bring additional improvements and amenities throughout the park.

We’re excited to share more as the project moves forward this summer. Click the link below for full project details, planned improvements, and updates:
https://www.berwynparks.org/news/exciting-improvements-coming-proksa-park-through-oslad-grant-funding

05/09/2026

05/06/2026

Register Today!

Youth ages 16 to 24 are welcome to join us for the 4th Annual Youth Opportunity Fair in Berwyn on Thursday, June 18th from 1pm to 4pm at Ebenezer Church's Gymnasium. The fair will include.

- Job Opportunities
- Resources + Youth Programs
- Learning Opportunities
- Free Haircuts
- A Business Closet
- Financial Literacy
- Raffle Prizes
- A DJ and more!!!

You can register by using the QR code or the link in the flyer.

If you would like to volunteer or help sponsor the event please reach out at [email protected]. Your support would be greatly appreciated.