Intonation’s Community

About Our Partnerships

Intonation works closely with Organic Oneness, an organization that supports our community and staff. Our full staff is invited, and many attend the Be The Healing Conference annually as a cornerstone of our professional development. Intonation participates in all community events hosted by Organic Oneness, and they are present at our events. Organic Oneness has participated in Intonation-hosted events which have included Intonation’s annual youth arts fest, Mixtape Live, and community clean-up events such as the Ellis Park Back to School event. With New Community Outreach, Intonation has organized training in peace circles through a racial healing initiative with the state of Illinois.

Additionally, Intonation has been named as Core Organization in partnership with My CHI. My Future. In partnership with MCMF, we work to ensure that every young person in Chicago connects to a variety of rich, engaging, safe, and youth-centered out-of-school experiences that empower them to discover and cultivate their talents, passions, skills, and identities. With them, Intonation participates in events focused on teens and encourages creativity and connections to other folks in the community who are doing positive youth development.

Intonation partners with Chicago Public Schools public and charter schools to provide programs both during and after the school day. Additionally, we partner with organizations like After School Matters, Embarc, Communities in Schools Chicago, and Youth Guidance to facilitate these relationships.

Partners

OUR NEW SPACE

OUR NEW SPACE

Intonation is thrilled to be expanding into a new space at 3633 S. State Street!

We were pushed to plan for this big step in July of 2023 when we were notified that we had to vacate Taylor Park. With the help of organizations like the Illinois Facilities Fund (IFF), Nascent Group, and Booth Alumni Nonprofit Consultants (BANC), we assessed the feasibility of a move into our own space. Our team has been working diligently to ensure we have the proper funding, support from our stakeholders, and the staff capacity to take this leap. We can’t wait to share this exciting expansion with our community!

The space is currently in the process of being built out, and we plan to have a ribbon-cutting celebration in 2026. Stay tuned!

In Greater Bronzeville

  • South Side Cultural Leaders Salon

    Hyde Park Art Center hosts meetings among cultural leaders on the South Side to explore how to leverage collective strength to address some of the biggest questions in Chicago art.

    Hyde Park Arts Center

  • Mixtape Live! 2025

    The rain did not stop our students from performing at Mixtape Live! Thank you to the Chicago Park District and Night Out In the Parks for co-presenting, and to Hyde Park Bank, CircEsteem, DJ Quicktastic, Zion Ali, Tzoe Skye, Hyde Park Art Center, our talented students, and their families!

    Mixtape Live!

  • MOJO Museum

    Check out this super fun event that we participated in at MOJO Museum! We love their work transforming Muddy Waters' Chicago home into a blues museum.

    MOJO Museum

  • Southside Sanctuary Ribbon Cutting

    Thank you to South Side Sanctuary for having us at their ribbon-cutting ceremony! Be sure to check them out!

    Southside sanctuary

  • Promontory Showcase in the Hyde Park Herald

    Getting in the groove at The Promontory!

    Hyde Park Herald

Interviews and More!

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Interviews and More! 〰️

Videos

Check out our YouTube Channel, filled with recaps and performances from a variety of community events!

In Chicago

  • Exquiste Corpse Ball

    Thanks to your support, over $2000 was raised for Intonation from the annual Exquisite Corpse Ball! Thank you to everyone who participated, and most especially to Board President David Singer (pictured) for organizing the event. See you next year!

  • The Wiener's Circle

    Thank you so much to our friends at The Wiener’s Circle for donating 10% of sales to Intonation for a week - over $2600 was raised to support our organization!

  • Logan Square Arts Fest

    Our students once again rocked at Logan Square Arts Fest this year!

Family Resources

SPIDER - SPIDER is a community-based provider search engine that connects service providers, individuals, families, and communities to useful and timely social service resources.

United Way of Illinois - United Way of Illinois offers a 24/7 service that connects people to resources during times of non-emergency crisis and everyday needs.

IDHS - Family & Community Resources - The Division of Family & Community Services (FCS) helps Illinois residents by connecting them with many programs and services.

Fussy Baby Network - The Fussy Baby Network assists parents who have concerns about their baby’s temperament and behavior during the first year of life. The Fussy Baby Network’s infant specialists will work with you to find more ways to soothe, care for, and enjoy your baby.

BEACON is a new centralized resource for Illinois youth and families seeking services for behavioral health needs. It’s common for young people to struggle with behavioral and/or mental health challenges. We are here to help.

988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline - If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 provides a connection to free, 24/7 confidential support.

HFS Family Support Program (FSP) - The Family Support Program (FSP) provides access to intensive mental health services and supports to youth with a severe emotional disturbance.

CARES Line/SASS Services - Crisis and Referral Entry Services (CARES) is a telephone response service that handles mental health crisis calls for children and youth in Illinois. Screening, Assessment and Support Services (SASS) is a crisis mental health service program for children and adolescents who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency.

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