About The Chicago Student Refugee Coalition
On July 29th, 2025, the Chicago Student Refugee Coalition hosted our first annual “Movies in the Parks” to host an accessible outdoor movie screening for the community . The event took place after sunset, with families, friends, and neighbors gathering at the park to watch a two-hour, closed-captioned film. The closed captions ensured that individuals of all hearing abilities could fully participate. This collaboration provided opportunities for youth across Chicago to enjoy a movie outside, bringing together young people from diverse backgrounds to connect and relax. The event was filled with fun, food, drinks, glow-in-the-dark items, and, of course, an entertaining film (The Princess Bride).
The event took place from 8pm-10pm and was held at a Chicago Park District location (Juneway Beach Park). At the event, our organization handed out 100+ bottled waters, 90 Capri-Suns, 100+ bags of chips, Pirate’s Booty, popcorn, and 200+ glow-in-the-dark items. We are happy to say we handed out items to over 100 people (kids and their families)
CSRC volunteers distributing snacks, drinks, and glowsticks to attendees, helping create a fun, inclusive, and engaging community movie night experience.