-
GAGDC's Very Owns Makes It To The Sustainable City Urban App Finals
- Reprinted /www.cnt.org/urban-apps, Jun 8, 2016
GAGDC's very own makes is one of the top finalists in the Center for Neighborhood Technology Urban Sustainability Apps Competition, which amplifies the impact of grassroots problem solvers by pairing community members with coders to create scalable, app-based solutions to neighborhood issues. A team of judges will pick the competition’s winners, and you’ll get to help decide who should take home the People’s Choice Award, on June 16th!
-
Perspective's student-led peace documentary, I Am For Peace, 6/18
- Jun 2, 2016
WTTW is hosting a FREE screening and discussion of Perspective's student-led peace documentary, I Am For Peace, at the Chicago Cultural Center, Saturday, June 18 @ 2pm, Claudia Cassidy Theatre
78 E. Washington St.
-
79th Street SBIF | Small Business Improvement Fund Open June 1 - June 30, 2016!
- SomerCor SBIFGRAM, Jun 1, 2016
The City of Chicago’s SBIF grant uses local Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues to reimburse eligible applicants for repairing and/or rehabilitating their facilities within specific TIF districts. The 79th Street and 79th Vincennes SBIF APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FROM JUNE 1ST, THROUGH JUNE 30TH, 2016. APPLY TODAY!
-
Presidential Proclamation -- Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2016
- Reprinted: The White House Office of the Press Secretary, May 30, 2016
Presidential Proclamation -- Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2016
-
Northwestern Students Talks Trash With GAGDC!
- Norma Sanders, May 20, 2016
Northwestern Students Talks Trash With GAGDC and there is nothing dirty about it!
-
Auburn Gresham, Chicago's Fifth $1 Large Lot Purchase Program Ends Up Number One!
- "Property Owners Extend Thier Dream of Land Ownership", May 17, 2016, make a comment
If you own land in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, for the past few months you had a chance to buy up two vacant lots, from the City of Chicago for only $1 and proof of ownership on the block. Huge kudos to a community that showed up and almost bought out!
-
Because They Can: Kim Wilborn's Story
- Education Post, May 11, 2016
What happens when educators start believing in their students full potential? Find out from a student It's a great and touching story!
-
Your Voice Matters! Help Impact Your Community Attend May Planning Meetings!
- May 2, 2016
Join the community in collective impact planning, at the MAY Your Voice Matters Task Force Meetings. The date, time and locations are attached in this news article. For more information please call 773-483-3696 or send email to acruz@gagdc.org or nwheatly@gagdc.org.
-
Auburn Gresham Friday Night Financial Fest!
- Apr 29, 2016
Renaissance Park takes on Financial Festival, on a Friday night in Auburn Gresham!
-
Financial Festival 2016
- Apr 29, 2016
Renaissance Park takes on Financial Festival, on a Friday night in Auburn Gresham!
-
Happy Earth Day!
- Apr 22, 2016
To all our partners and residents promoting #healthy and sustainable communities across #Chicago and the world, Happy Earth Day!
-
Internship Fair & Career Opportunities April 29th!
- Domini Gamble, Apr 22, 2016
Calling all students in college or preparing to enter college in the fall, 21st Ward Alderman Howard B. Brookins Jr. and Chicago Park District invites you to an Internship Fair & Career Opportunities, April 29th, 2016, from 10am to 2pm, at the Foster Park Field House.
-
April 2016 Small Business Workshop Calendar
- Mar 31, 2016
City of Chicago April 2016 Business Workshop Calendar. Download and share with local businesses and entrepreneurs.
-
Greater Auburn Gresham CDC Voices Opinion on Mayor's Top Cop, A Community Friendly Selection!
- Mar 28, 2016
The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) is no stranger when it comes to being a voice for the community and taking a strong stand for the safety of neighborhoods that makeup Chicago's police 006th district. It was good to open the doors to CBS Chicago's reporter Dorothy Tucker, and tell a heartfelt story of working closely with 006th district police, and it's good history under Commander Eddie Johnson.
-
Participants Wanted For Paid Community Survey Opportunity!
- Mar 25, 2016
Participants Wanted For Paid Community Survey Opportunity! You will be asked about your knowledge, self-efficacy, and barriers to calling 911. We will first asses your knowledge now on a health topic, and in one-year we will do a follow-up survey to assess your knowledge again. Easy!
-
30 Hours On The Road to Clark Atlanta University...
- Terrion Brown-Harvey, Mar 23, 2016
One determined student refuses to be a young African American male statistic. Read his story, as he earns his 30 hours of service, needed for graduation and why it means so much to him to really work for every volunteer hour.
-
Woodson Regional Library Project Is Looking for Contractors and Laborers by April 14th Bid Deadline!
- Mar 21, 2016
CALLING ALL LOCAL CONTRACTOR & LABORER JOBS! Are you interested in working on the Woodson Regional Library Construction Project? Do Need Assistance navigating the bid process? Do you have Questions about what types of positions will be available? Alderman Howard B. Brookins, Jr. in partnership with Chatham Business Association, Endeleo Institute of Trinity United Church, The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) and The Far South Community Development Corporation will be hosting a series of hiring events designed to help individuals who are looking to work on the Wooden Regional Library Project. For the next four (4) weeks Mar 17, 2016 – April 11, 2016 designated sites will be accepting applications:
-
City of Chicago's Resident Service Fairs
- Mar 14, 2016
City of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Invites ALL Chicago Residents to Attend the Chicago Resident Service Fairs. These free Resident Service Fairs will begin on Saturday, March 19th and run over the next two months in different locations throughout Chicago. These will be one-stop workshops where residents can speak with experts from different city agencies to learn more about the many services that are already available, as well as new initiatives that we are launching.
-
CVS Health #BeTheFirst Campaign Announcement
- Mar 14, 2016
Please join CVS Health in our goal in making today’s youth the first generation to be tobacco-free through our #BeTheFirst campaign, which launched this morning. As part of this announcement, we have pledged $50 million to deliver the first tobacco-free generation.
-
Community Votes! and Dream Projects Are Spot On
- Mar 11, 2016, make a comment
The communities of the greater Auburn Gresham area made sure their voices were heard, over the past six months. On March 10th, almost 200 in attendance casted early votes and thier selected community dream projects are spot on!
-
Renaissance Festival 2016 Volunteer Training Schedule
- Nicole Wheatly, Mar 9, 2016
Please read the full sotry to see the Renaissance Festival 2016 Volunteer Training Schedule. We look forward to another successful community event!
-
Auburn Gresham File Taxes For Free Until April 18th!
- Mar 2, 2016
2016 Auburn Gresham Free Tax Site, starts Saturday, January 23, 2016. There is a new and improved locaiton, thanks to the upgraded, St. Sabina Community and Technology Center. The new location is 7811 S. Racine. Just 1/2 block away from the old site. The requirements are the same.It is still first come, first served. Doors open about 1 hour before start time. New large capacity waiting room. Pass the word!
-
Going for Gold
- Reprinted MMRP Insider - March Edition, by Thomas Moes, Mar 2, 2016
The "Your Voice Matters" Housing Task Force meeting on February 4th to discuss strategies for the 2016 Quality-of-Life Plan in Auburn Gresham. The main organization leading the large charge for the plan development is NHS Auburn Gresham, along with the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) playing an instrumental role in co-writing, co-facilitating, and increasing community awareness.
-
City Promotes Pop-up Passive Park and Local Jobs in Auburn Gresham To Sale Commerica
- Mar 1, 2016
For those not familiar with the project, it basically is the city of Chicago's plans to develop a "temporary", commemorative walking park at 7901 South Halsted where the old Walgreens once sat. It would exist only until the site is developed.
-
Freddie Mac's CreditSmart®
- Feb 25, 2016
Freddie Mac invites you to attend our live, four-part, instructor-led training series. Participation in all four sessions – along with the completion of a short quiz/exam at the end of the training – is required to receive a certificate of completion.