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February is Black History Month! (Blog)
- Anthony Williams, GAGDC Healthy Chicago Equity Zone, Outreach Supervisor, Feb 1, 2022
Check out GAGDC's first Black History 2022 story submitted by Anthony Williams, Healthy Chicago Equity Zone (HCEZ), outreach supervisor. He basically dropped the mic on finding this black history fact. Stay tuned as other staff share their moment or memory in black history, throughout February. Enjoy!
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Promoting Stronger Neighborhoods One Network and Partner at a Time - AGNN!
- United Way of Metro Chicago, Feb 1, 2022
Auburn Gresham has a vision for a strong future. A collaboration of residents, businesses, partners and the city of Chicago are in it together!
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Inside the Chicago Freedom Movement
- United Way of Metro Chicago, January 2022 Newsletter, Jan 20, 2022
“If you can move Chicago, you can move the country.” – Shermann “Dilla” Thomas, the Urban Historian
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CITY OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCES VACCINE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTAURANTS, BARS, GYMS, AND OTHER INDOOR PUBLIC PLACES
- City of Chicago Office of the Mayor, Jan 3, 2022
Effective January 3, 2022, for Chicago per Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) any individual 5 years of age or older will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to dine indoors, visit gyms, or enjoy entertainment venues where food or drink are being served. This new requirement goes into effect on
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Gov. Pritzker Announces $300 Million in Nation-Leading Child Care Recovery Grants
- Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Grace B. H, Dec 28, 2021
CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Grace B. Hou today announced that $300 million in new relief grants will be made available to child care providers across the state.
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First Reflections, "GAGDC Saved My Business"
- Reprinted from Blog, ACT Prep Chicago by Kwadjo Glenn, Dec 25, 2021
We had just finished our first year of business and were ramping up for our second year...(continue to read reflections of a growing business owner)
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6th Ward Alderman Office Holiday Hours and More updates...
- Office of Alderman Sawyer e-blast, Dec 17, 2021
Season’s Greetings 6th Ward Family, from Alderman Roderick Sawyer!
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79th TIF(s) Open through December 30, 2021 at 5pm
- City of Chicago, Dec 1, 2021
Applications are still open and due on December 30, 2021, by 5pm.
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City of Chicago Department FREE business education workshops are now available as WEBINARS!
- The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, Nov 29, 2021
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection’s FREE business education workshops are now available as WEBINARS!
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BACP ENCOURAGES CHICAGOANS TO SPEND BIG AND SHOP SMALL
- Neighborhood shopping campaigns brighten the holiday season, Nov 24, 2021
BACP ENCOURAGES CHICAGOANS TO SPEND BIG AND SHOP SMALL, Neighborhood shopping campaigns brighten the holiday season!
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Thank You Sponsors and Community for Celebrating 20 years of great works in Auburn Gresham
- Photos courtesy of, Nov 11, 2021
2021 Benefit dinner photos
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UIC Neighborhood Centers to provide support for African American Communities
- Reposted: Jules Tasis, Office of Diversity, Equity & Engagement | Posted on November 01, 2021, Nov 8, 2021
UIC has engaged over 60 community and UIC stakeholders in a collaborative effort to increase the enrollment and retention of African Americans.
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New employee pens heartwarming report on 3rd annual benefit dinner
- Nicholas Brown-Lopez, Oct 29, 2021
GAGDC Annual Gala an eye-opening successful event!
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Free Food Pop Up and Vax Events (2nd and 4th Tuesdays)
- Oct 26, 2021
We are the post office of food pop ups, neither rain sleet snow nor polar vortex shall stop us!!!!
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Major progress at the Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Hub
- United Way of Metro Chicago, Oct 13, 2021
There’s been some major progress at the Auburn Gresham healthy lifestyle hub site since construction commenced in March.
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UChicago's Community Health Survey 2021
- Kenneth Warner and Suzanne Lino, Oct 11, 2021
Auburn Gresham parents, caregivers and staff, University of Chicago Medicine wants to hear from you!
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Last Day to Apply for Back to Business Grant is 10/13/21
- Oct 4, 2021
The last day for businesses to apply for the B2B grant program deadline is October 13th!
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New "Excellerator Fund" Partnership Reimagines a Model for Equitable Investments in Neighborhoods
- Latinos Progresando Newsletter, Oct 4, 2021
The Excellerator Fund is a joint venture developed by Latinos Progresando and Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation to drive equitable social and economic recovery through reimagined investment in Chicago’s neighborhoods.
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79th Street SBIF Open Oct. 1 - Oct. 31!
- Oct 1, 2021
79th Street SBIF district is open for new applications this month. Please see below to find out which other SBIF districts are open for new applications this month and which districts are opening next month.
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Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot 2022 Budget Proposal
- Mayor's Office Community Engagement Weekly Update, Sep 27, 2021
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot unveils the historic 2022 budgetproposal...
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2nd Annual Let's Get Moving Walk-a-Thon, Saturday, Sept. 25th, 12pm!
- Sep 25, 2021
PlayStreets Final Event for the Summer! A Community Family Walk-a-Thon, at Major Taylor Trail, 8300 S. Western, September 25th!
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COV19 Response and Health Equity Team Promotes Protect Chicago 77 Campaign
- Sep 23, 2021
COV19 Response and Health Equity Team Promotes Protect Chicago 77
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After A Year Hiatus, The 79th Street Renaissance Festival Crawl Is Back — Now With Auburn Gresham Tours
- Reprinted from Block Club Chicago by Atavia Reed, Sep 9, 2021
The decision to move forward with a safe and smaller version of the 79th Renaissance Festival was a decision of the community. The fest "done by the community and for the community" has attracted 25,000 attendees in the past and celebrates the beauty of Auburn Gresham.
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‘This was so cool!’ A new take on Baby Shark for Auburn Gresham School Kids
- Reprinted from OSF Healthcare Newsroom, Sep 7, 2021
A shark invasion was a welcome respite for a south side Chicago neighborhood that has suffered losses from COVID-19 and gun violence.
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UPDATE: Neighborhood Opportunity Fund is open! Apply by Friday, Sept. 24
- Sep 6, 2021
than $4 million in funding available for small businesses, non-profits and cultural institutions across Chicago’s West, Southwest and South sides. The deadline for applications is Friday, Sept. 24.