Philosophy with Dirty Hands

We don't just talk about a better world. We work for it.

In Chicago, actions speak louder than words. At New Acropolis, we believe that wisdom is useless unless it is applied. That’s why we take our philosophy out of the classroom and into the streets.

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Service is a Two-Way Street

We don't volunteer because we think we are "saviors" coming to fix the city. We volunteer because we live here.

Civic Duty: If we want clean parks and safe streets, we have to pitch in.

Connection: Working side-by-side is the fastest way to break down barriers and meet your neighbors.

Self-Growth: It’s easy to be "philosophical" when life is easy. Real character is built when you are sweating, carrying boxes, or cleaning up a park in the cold.

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How We Help in Ravenswood
We focus on tangible, local impact.

🌳 Greening Our Neighborhood

We adopt local green spaces (like cleaning up along the Metra tracks or Welles Park). We plant, we weed, and we pick up trash. It’s simple work, but it restores dignity to our shared spaces.

🤝 Supporting Our Neighbors

When times are tough, Chicagoans show up. We organize seasonal food drives, coat drives for the winter, and collect supplies for local shelters. We partner with existing organizations to make sure the help gets where it's needed most.

🎨 Culture & Education

Service isn't just physical labor. We serve the mind, too. Our volunteers run free discussions, organize cultural festivals, and help keep the school running so that philosophy remains accessible to everyone.

No Experience Required

You don't need to be a philosopher to help. You just need to show up.

Check the Calendar: Find a date that works for you.
Wear Comfortable Clothes: We provide the gloves and the bags.
Bring a Friend: The more, the merrier.

Whether you can come once a month or once a year, your hands make a difference.

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"The school with the studies have provided me with an environment to get to know myself better. From there we open ourselves for multiple ways of change."

-Javier Rueda

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