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The Courage To Love? A Community Discussion
- Feb 12, 2014
Join community partners and learn what is involved in "The Courage To Love" project. We need your feedback and input to decide, as a community, if we make this investment to support the health and well-being of babies, our most vulnerable Auburn Gresham Community members. Feb. 19th, networking starts at 5:30pm, 7801 S. State Street, in the Urban Partnership Bank community room.
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History of Auburn Gresham
- reprint Steve Shanabruch, Feb 5, 2014
The recent history of Auburn Gresham is somewhat similar to that of the areas that surround it: once predominantly Irish Catholic, the racial makeup of the neighborhood quickly changed in the the 1960s and 1970s when African Americans began moving into the area from surrounding communities.
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CATALYST CHICAGO'S Parent Resource Center
- piashantee, Feb 4, 2014
Looking for a school, a preschool program, child care, an after-school program or a phone number at Chicago Public Schools? Find them at Catalyst Chicago's Parent Resource Center.
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Celebrating 28 Days of Of Auburn Gresham History
- Norma Sanders, Feb 1, 2014
Celebrate the 28 days of February with us by sharing a moment in Auburn Gresham Black History. Just send a copy of your historic photo(s) and stories to gadc@gagdc.org. Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) wants to highlight the historic works and events of our families, businesses, schools, commumity advocacy works and civil rights history that have occurred in the Auburn Gresham community. Share the good history in the hood during black history month 2014!
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CAREGIVERS Need Care, Too!
- Jan 27, 2014
If you are a caregiver, please join us and discuss ways you find time to care for yourself or talk about what you need as a caregiver. Friday, January 31st, Urban Partnership Bank, 7801 S. State, 2nd Floor Community Room, 6:00pm to 7:45pm. RSVP 773.483.3696. Be part of this "Fireside Chat" series where we talk about hot topics that are important to you!
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Martin Luther King Jr. On Education
- reprinted from StandforChildren WA, Jan 20, 2014
"Intelligence plus Character. That is the goal of true education." Support Auburn Gresham Gold a Community-Driven Education Initiative. Why? We can't wait, claim with us 2014 as the year of Education.
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Auburn Gresham Opens Door To Free Tax Site 2014
- Norma Sanders, Jan 9, 2014
The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) and the St. Sabina Employment Resource Center (ERC), continues the strong partnership with the Center for Econmic Development (CEP) and will open the door to the Free Tax Site, January 22, 2014. The free tax services start at the GADC intake area, 7903 S. Racine and will be offered Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m and Saturday's at 10:00 a.m.
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Happy Holidays from GADC
- Dec 24, 2013
2013 was a great year for us. We provided programs and services for hundreds of families, small businesses, and students. We couldn't have done it without your partnership and commitment.
Wishing all of you the best for 2014
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Obamacare: Rush is on as health insurance deadline looms
- Reprinted from chicagotribune.com By Peter Frost, Chicago Tribune reporter, Dec 20, 2013
For two hours on a frigid December evening, Tracelli Rockford stood on a bridge outside a CTA train station in East Garfield Park, her cheeks and lips so cold she struggled to form words. And, she was not alone. Across town on the 79th and State Redline stop, Khayeem Anderson also braved the cold to sign up southside residents and it didn't stop there!
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Baby, It's Cold Outside. You Warm?
- Norma Sanders, Dec 12, 2013
The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) currently has three seniors from the Easter Seals Community Service Employment Program program placed in meaningful jobs, at our 7901 S. Racine location. This week we are highlighting the front desk coordinator, Mrs. Dixon.
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City Warming Centers Open for Residents
- http://www.cityofchicago.org, Dec 9, 2013
Bitter cold temperatures are more than an inconvenience; they pose a serious threat to health and safety. The City of Chicago has many services available to help residents weather the winter months. Landlords must heat residential buildings to at least 68 degrees during the day and 66 degrees overnight. If you are unable to resolve a heating problem with your landlord, call 3-1-1.
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Auburn Park, "The Metra Stops Here"
- chicagosuntimes.com -- reprint 12.05.13, Dec 5, 2013
Annually, the Metra Board approves upgrades to stations across the suburbs and collar counties with the goal of increasing ridership and spurring economic growth. Why should the South Side of Chicago's, Auburn Park be deprived of the same investment?
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Thankful for Green in the Community
- Nov 27, 2013
The story of a community is not always written in black and while, we often think green. The Urban "Green" Team (UGT) that is!
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Historic Veterans Housing Groundbreaking
- Nov 26, 2013
In spite of the rain, with Auburn Gresham community stakeholders looking on, the groundbreaking, for the new Veterans housing was in full salute, at the altar of New Pisgah Church.
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GADC and PMA Hosts National Elev8 Convening Meeting with LISC Chicago
- Nov 14, 2013
Welcome Elev8 Partners! Thank you Atlantic Philanthropies for your committed support! We have had five years of success and a best in class school based health center in our community, as a result.
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New Employees Stamp of Approval on Email Training
- Nov 5, 2013
Easter Seal seniors, working at the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, spent some time away from the office in on-site training, getting Google with it!
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Affordable Care Act Help? We're Here to Assist
- Norma Sanders, Nov 2, 2013
Saturday morning was spent informing residents about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), during a "Cover Your Community" event in partnership wtih Alderman Latasha Thomas and Senator Jacqueline Collins, and two engaged Navigators!
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Archbishop Francis Cardinal George Descends Upon An Auburn Gresham Historic Institution
- Carlos Nelson, Nov 1, 2013
The Cardinal confers traveling mercies on a new fleet of buses for St. Leo's High School.
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Halloween Saftey Tips
- Oct 31, 2013
Trick or treat! It’s that time of year again…kids across the community will be going out, dressed up on quests for candy, but let’s not forget to keep in mind some important Halloween safety tips.
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Historic Residence Groundbreaking in Auburn Gresham on Veteran's Day
- Ms. Shirley Watkins, Oct 31, 2013
All Veterans are welcome to join New Pisgah Community Service Organization, on this iconic groundbreaking, for the Veterans New Beginnings Residence on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11th, 10:30am, at 8140 S. Racine (vacant lot adjacent to New Pisgah Church). Please wear military attire.
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Lights On Afterschool Elevates Local Youth To Shine
- Amissah Seals, Oct 30, 2013
The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation and Perspectives Middle Academy hosted another successufl Lights on After School event, on Thursday October 17, 2013.
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Auburn Gresham Affordable Care Act Community Enroll Day Nov. 2nd!
- Oct 29, 2013
Need to enroll for health coverage but find yourself confused or need assistance? Do you have questions about the Affordable Care Act? Join us Nov. 2nd from 10am-12pm for a Community Awareness and Enroll Day. It's happening all across the state of IL!
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These Last Two Dollars
- L. Johnson, Oct 29, 2013
Breakfast + Blues + Seniors = Whole lotta fun
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Affordable Care Act Navigators Appointments Available!
- Norma Sanders, Oct 25, 2013
Time is Running Out! Have questions on what the affordable care act means to you, your family, contact the Greater Auburn Grestion Development Corporation. For a Navigator (community outreach in-person counselor) to schedule an Appointment or Enrollment event for you, contact us a7 773.483.3696, we can get you in ASAP!
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South Side Red Line Reopens As Planned
- Oct 20, 2013
CTA’s Red Line fully reopens after 5 month construction.