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STEP-UP ISU's Urban Education Interns Present Final Projects
- Jul 24, 2015
Illinois State University education #STEP-UP interns emersed themselves in Chicagoland once again this summer. Living in under-served communities for 4-weeks summer, while teaching at Chicago Public Schools, during the day and working at local Community Based Organizations (CBO), including the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, during the afternoon.
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Are You An Auburn Gresham Parent? We Need Your Input!
- Jul 23, 2015
Are you a parent in Auburn Gresham? Auburn Gresham has the 5th highest rate of babies dying before their 1st birthday in the city. A group called "Courage to Love" is trying to figure out why. We're talking with parents about what they think, their thoughts on the community, their stressors, and how we could solve this problem. Contact us right away to particpate in our survey. We need your input! Contact Dominica McBride 312-394-9274 or dmcbride@be-come.org to participate in a short survey, get information or to become involved.
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Small Business Improvement Fund Rollout, July 29th
- Jul 23, 2015
Learn about the Small business Improvement Fund (SBIF) and how your business can use SBIF to rehab your business. SBIF is a City of Chicago grant adminstered by SomerCor 504 Inc. and designed to help cover the costs of improving your business. Join Somercor 504 Inc. as they kickoff the SBIF program rollouts, for the 79th Vincences and 79th Street Cooridoor SBIFs. At 3:45pm Taste of Sucess Trolley ride provided by the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation. Somercor SBIF meeting begins 5pm, 7801 S. State, Community Room.
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Kidney Action Day
- Jul 20, 2015
Kidney Action Day - Most people don't spend much time thinking about their kidneys. On August 26, pay attention to your kidneys for a change and have some family fun by coming to Daley Plaza for free screenings, food samples and entertainment.
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Summer 2015 Enrichment Parenting Classes
- Jul 20, 2015
Free parenting classes--Summer is the perfect time to meet other parents and learn skills that will help you become a better and more confident parent. These free classes are a good place to start.
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Local Business Trains "Urban Green Team" For OSHA Construction Safety Certification
- Jul 17, 2015, make a comment
Improving the health and safety of Urban Green Team employees is a key goal and part of the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation’s (GADC) strategy to provide employee’s professional development needed to improve and strengthen its workforce. With this goal in mind, the GADC partnered with Taj Development Company Inc. (Taj), a business located right in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, at 1609-11 W. 80th Street, Chicago, IL 60620.
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CPS Extends Safe Passage Program to 140 New Schools
- Reprinted from The Citizen, Lee Edwards | 7/1/2015, 2:09 p.m., Jul 13, 2015
Launched in 2009, Safe Passage hires community residents to safeguard routes for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students traveling to and from school.
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Coming to 79th Halsted, A Passive Park, Really?
- Jul 1, 2015
Coming to 79th Halsted, A Passive Park? The big question is: What exactly is a “passive park?”
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CommunityRx Comes to A HealthE'nd
- Jun 30, 2015
The end of the three year CommunityRX collaboration, is a prescription for a new beginning. Read, see and hear our project story.
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Join NHS of Chicago for NeighborWorks Day 2015!
- Jun 6, 2015
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF CHICAGO (NHS), INC.
28TH ANNUAL NEIGHBORWORKS DAY, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015, 8:00 AM TO 2:00 PM. NeighborWorks Day is a fun day of service. Volunteers are needed to help with traditional work projects, such as painting, cleaning vacant lots and blocks, landscaping and gardening.
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Meet & Greet: Red Line’s 95th Street Terminal Improvement Project RFP
- Jun 4, 2015
The Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Diversity Programs Department is pleased to announce the following contract opportunity: RFP: C15FI101649246 Request for Proposals (RFP) for 95th Street Terminal Improvement Project, Thursday, June 11, 2015, 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m, St. James AME Church 9256 South Lafayette Avenue.
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Happy Memorial Day USA!
- May 25, 2015
Both Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) offices will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday May 25th and will reopen for business Tuesday, May 26th from 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m..
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GADC's Spring Health Fair on the Block a Heartwarming Success
- May 22, 2015
On May 21st, the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC), held it's Spring 2015 Health Fair on the Block on 79th Street. The day started with cool winds, but the sun came out early, causing the block between Racine and May to bustle with lots of activity and excitement!
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Sharing of Site Meeting Room, is Really SMART!
- May 21, 2015
The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) is one of the first non-profits on the southside to equip their conference room, with a networked SMARTboard and flat screen television. Even more good news is that the GADC fundamentally believes that Community sharing of organization site conference rooms, is really smart.
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21st Ward People You Should Know...
- May 20, 2015
Meet the 21st Ward Administrative Assistant to Alderman Howard Brookins, Angela M. Thomasas she greets local residents with a great smile to the 21st Ward. She is someone you should know! Alderman Howard Brookins, 21st Ward Office Location: 9011 S. Ashland, Chicago, Ill. 60620, Office Phone # 773 881-9300, Fax # 773 881-2152
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Mr. Gee’s Supper Club: A South Side “Gem”
- May 20, 2015
Spotlight on Mr. Gee’s Supper Club, a south side “Gem” and a great venue to host a wedding reception or graduation party. Mr. Gee's is located 1547 W. 87th Street, in the Auburn Gresham Community. Looking for a great place to host your next event? Contact Gene, at 773.445.2020.
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HOME NEWS: HARP & HAMP have been EXTENDED through 2016
- Sika Pryor, Office of congressional affairs & communications Federal Housing, May 11, 2015
On Friday, Many 8th, FHFA Director Watt announced that the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) and the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) have been extended through 2016.
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Small Business Forum - SAVE THE DATE
- May 9, 2015
SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD SMALL BUSINESS EVENT! The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation and The 6th District Business Sub-committee presents, the annual Small Business Forum.
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AG GOLD Summer Camp Registration Now Open!
- May 8, 2015
STEP 1) COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW
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Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation CARNIVAL, May 6-10th, 87th & Dan Ryan!
- May 8, 2015
Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation CARNIVALE 87th & Dan Ryan, May 6-10th! Friday night until 10:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm-10:30pm. Lots of family fun, games and plenty of parking. Unlimited Ride Special $30, Get your tickets there (ATM).
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"Understanding Reassessed Property Tax Liability" Seminar
- May 6, 2015
In 2015, all Chicago properties will be reassessed for property tax purposes. Given the city’s tax rate continues to rise, making sure a property is valued correctly for tax purposes is crucial. Join us May 12th, 2626 W. 63rd St, Churchview Senior Campus, for a crash course on what this means, the appeals process, the timeline for appeals!
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Commerical Cooridor Small Projects, Big Impact
- Reprinted from Commercial District Advisor Newsletter, May 6, 2015
The idea that small projects can have a big impact on commercial corridor revitalization is not new. At the Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC), the idea manifested itself in the Corridors of Retail Excellence Program (CORE).
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Youth Program- One Summer Chicago Application Open
- May 6, 2015
One Summer Chicago (OSC) is an initiative that provides youth with employment and enrichment opportunities during the summer months. OSC offers summer employment to youth between the ages of 14 and 24, as well as a range of enrichment activities for children and youth of all ages, including camps, sports, arts, and recreation programs. Most programs are between 20 and 25 hours per week
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South Side Dance Teacher Celebrates Be Fit! Tri Wellness Studio One-Year Anniversary
- Reprinted from DNAinfo/Andrea V. Watson, reprinted, Apr 23, 2015
Be Fit! Tri Wellness Studio, 1836 W. 95th St., just celebrated its one-year anniversary this month. E’a Williams, 39, a Beverly resident, said it was always her dream to open her own dance and fitness studio. Read the Be Fit! Tri Wellness Studio story...
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Earth Day "Redesigned" Morganway Garden!
- Shannon Carlvin, Apr 22, 2015
On the breezy morning of April 22, 2015, Earth Day "Redesigned" took place! The Morganway Garden in Auburn Gresham recently has not always been the pleasant "green place" it once was. However, with the presence of community partners and residents a garden is being transformed back into a "safe community place."