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Community Connections and Partnerships

CJA is fortunate to be located in the strong and resilient Austin neighborhood. We learn from and partner with our neighbors and other organizations to best serve our school community and other West Side communities.

We currently partner with the following organizations:

Chicago West Community Music Center

In the 2024-25 school year, CJA began a partnership with the Chicago West Community Music Center (CWCMC). CJA hosts music instruction for students (including CJA students) through CWCMC on the weekends. The mission of CWCMC is to provide high-quality music instruction and community performances that help reduce the music-related achievement gap between minority and non-minority students and between economically disadvantaged students and their more advantaged peers.


BandWith Chicago

CJA has partnered with BandWith Chicago to provide young people with free access to creative spaces where they can collaborate, grow emotionally and experience the power of performance. BandWith is a Chicago-based nonprofit that promotes wellness in underserved communities through high-quality performing arts programs. Since 2013, they have served over 700 youth ages 5–21 through band, drumline, choral and dance ensembles that foster connection and belonging. At a time when many youth are becoming increasingly isolated, making music fosters both immediate and long-term connection. This sense of belonging is visible every day within BandWith’s band, drumline, choral and dance ensembles.

Other Community Connections

CJA strives to continually expand our involvement within our students’ communities and to connect with other neighborhood organizations doing wonderful work.

Believing that we all become stronger together, CJA currently participates in the following organizations:

  • 15th district Faith Based group
  • Westside Chamber of Commerce​

Meeting and Event Reservations

CJA welcomes local community organizations to request use of our space by submitting a reservation request form. Depending on the nature of the request and type of organization, CJA may charge a reasonable hourly or flat rate to help cover the costs of personnel needed to help manage the event. Meeting spaces can be available after school hours or on the weekends. As a nonprofit organization, CJA does not host political or quasi-political events. No drugs or alcohol may be consumed on the premises.

Please complete the request form at the bottom of this page to begin the process of reserving a space for your event.

Tom Van Grinsven

Vice President of Operations

[email protected]

Available Spaces:

Gymnasium

The gymnasium has six basketball hoops including one court with High School dimensions. There are bleachers on one side, but free standing chairs are also available as needed. No food or drinks are allowed in this space except for water.

Seating capacity: 350

Cafeteria

The cafeteria is filled with 8-foot banquet tables and circular folding tables.  It also has a podium and TV with a full AV system and wireless microphone.  

Seating Capacity: 220

Multipurpose Room

This room is perfect for musical, theatrical or dance performances.  There are 200 stackable chairs stored on rolling carts that are available for use in this space.  Stage not included. 

Seating Capacity: 200

Chapel

The chapel is a quiet, reflective space with six rows of chairs, an altar and a podium.  This space is perfect for a Mass or religious service.

Seating Capacity: 50

Reservation Request Form

Event/Meeting Space Inquiry
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