Gwen Johnson
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Englewood’s Beloved Ms. Gwen Recovering After Tough Fight With Coronavirus: There’s ‘More Work To Do’
The co-founder of I Grow Chicago and longtime neighborhood gardener has lasting complications from the virus, but she is back to work.
I Grow Chicago Raising Money To Better Help Black Chicagoans Struggling During Pandemic
Through May 20, all donations — no matter the amount — will be matched with a $100 gift from an anonymous donor.
Englewood’s Ms. Gwen Has Helped Others For 50+ Years. Now, Facing Coronavirus, Neighbors Rally Around Her
Gwen Johnson co-founded a walking club for seniors, started a women's group and serves on the board of the I Grow Chicago nonprofit.