COMMUNITY IS BUILT

O’HARE’S NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR HOME MAINTENANCE NONPROFIT

Jet City is a 501c3 nonprofit devoted to building the neighbor-to-neighbor service model our communities need to thrive.

Through our core Community Shovels and Community Lawncare programs, we support 100+ households in the O’Hare area with their essential home maintenance needs. We also host community events & campaigns to build our shared O’Hare culture.

Upcoming Events Calendar

Jet City @ Des Plaines Fall Fest

September 18th - 20th
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lake Park - Des Plaines IL
Come join Jet City with The Center of Concern and Des Plaines Community Foundation at our booth at Des Plaines Fall Fest 2026!
Summer Lawn Care Volunteer Appreciation Event

October 1st, 2026
6:00 PM
Countryside Saloon - Des Plaines IL
Come celebrate the end of the Summer Lawncare Program with our Jet City Volunteers to show them our appreciation. Food and Drinks provided for Jet City Volunteers.
7th Annual Jet City Coat Drive Commences

October 3rd, 2026
9:00 AM
Des Plaines Self-Help & Food Pantry - Des Plaines IL
Help us raise and distribute coats for our O’Hare communities as we kick off our 7th Annual Coat drive with the Des Plaines Self Help & Food Pantry.

COMMUNITY LAWNS IS HERE IN JET CITY.

If you need regular grass cutting and weeding this spring/summer, and live in Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Rosemont, or Elk Grove, please fill out the information below. Individuals over 60 years of age, on a fixed income, or with a chronic disability are eligible for free lawn care through our Community Lawns program. Our service occurs biweekly from the first Saturday in May through October 1st each Spring and Summer.