Basics
When was KOCO established?
1965
Who was the very first Executive Director of KOCO?
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson
What does KOCO do every year to bring awareness to missing and murdered women in the Chicagoland area?
We Walk For Her March
What service does KOCO offer Monday-Friday 9:30am-1:30pm?
Food Pantry
What was the name of KOCO Fest before it was named KOCO Fest?
Karl Jackson Back to School Jam
What does KOCO stand for ?
Kenwood Oakland Community Organization
What Highschool did KOCO organize to build to replace the overcrowded Forrestville highschool?
King College Prep
The Seniors Have a Campaign called .....
Senior Bill Of Rights
What does KOCO do Every Year in the summer ?
KOCO Fest
When was our most recent KOCO Fest ?
August 2nd
At the beginning of the pandemic what did KOCO start doing and still does now ?
KOCO Serves
What program introduces youth to trade tech and entreprenuership?
Bronzeville Nia
There is a Housing Campaign Called ...
Lift The Ban
What Wednesday opportunity do youth around the city have at KOCO?
Youth Council
What are 2 very big committees that if no work is being done for them KOCO Fest cant happen?
Outreach and Fundraising/Donations
Who is the Current Executive Director of KOCO?
Mr.Bennet
Where is KOCO 1 Located? (full address including city state zipcode)
4242 S Cottage Grove Chicago IL 60653
For Economic Development how is KOCO involved in that ?
The Silver Fox Cafe
What are the 4 first areas of work KOCO worked in?
Youth Investment , Senior Rights , Affordable Housing and economic development
What is KOCO Fest?
(something along the lines of a community event for all ages and giving back to youth for the school year)
What type of organization is KOCO ? (looking for 2 areas)
Hybrid Organization That does Services and Organizing
Who is the only Woman to be a Executive Director at KOCO?
Jay Travis
What past campaign stopped the closing of a neighborhood highschool?
#FightForDyett
What monthly event do KOCO have for seniors
Health Market or Silver Fox POP up
About how many people came to koco fest this year ?
1500+