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
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Summer Lawn Care Volunteer Appreciation Event
October 22nd, 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.
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7th Annual Jet City Coat Drive Commences
October 23rd, 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.
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"Deck Jet City" Holiday Decorating Event
November 29th, 2026
9:30 AM
Maine West High School C-Wing Parking Lot
Help us decorate for O’Hare community members in need during our annual “Deck Jet City” event. We will be decorating for dozens of our neighbors followed by refreshments at Countryside Saloon.
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.
JET CITY’S CORE COMMUNITY pillars
NEIGHBORLY LOVE
SERVICE
Connection
Our Mission is to BUILD A WORLD CLASS NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN OUR HOME COMMUNITY OF O’HARE. THROUGH THIS, WE TEACH OTHERS TO BUILD UPON AND MODEL OUR WORK IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES.
