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Truancy in Chicago Public Schools Task Force Public Hearings
- Mar 6, 2014
L.E.A.D.E.R.S Network sponsors "Truancy in Chicago Public Schools Task Force" meeting: March 10th, New Mt. Pilgram Missionary Baptist Church, 4301 W. Washington Street, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Public Hearing begins at 5:30pm. Senator Jacqueline Collins sponsors, "Truancy in Chicago Public Schools Task Force" meeting: in Auburn Gresham, April 28th, Urban Partnership Bank (Community Room), 7801 S. State Street, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Public Hearing begins at 5:30pm.
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ComEd CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITIES
- Mar 4, 2014
ComEd offers Flexible Payment Options and Finanicial Assistance to customers in need. Felixabele payment option are available through April 1, 2014. To learn more call 888-806-CARE (2273), option 2 or visit ComEd.com/CARE for more information.
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Read Aloud. Change the World. World Read Aloud Day: March 5, 2014
- Mar 4, 2014
There are two national days to recognize reading, Read Across America Day (March 3rd) and World Read Aloud Day on March 5th. What's your favorite book? What are you reading now? Who are you reading too?
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World Read Aloud Day: March 5, 2014
- Mar 4, 2014
There are two national days to recognize reading, Read Across America Day (March 3rd) and World Read Aloud Day on March 5th. What's your favorite book? What are you reading now? Who are you reading to? Let's make sure everyone in Auburn Gresham is engaged in reading aloud today and reading everyday!
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White House Creating Opportunities To Elevate Boys and Young Men of Color
- Feb 27, 2014
“There are a lot of kids out there who need help, who are getting a lot of negative reinforcement. And is there more that we can do to give them the sense that their country cares about them and values them and is willing to invest in them?” – President Obama, July 19, 2013. Thanks to the Atlantic Philanthropies, commitment to Elev8 programming, in Chicago's Auburn Gresham community -- there is Richlyn's Story.
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CALL FOR RFP's: 79th Street Renaissance Festival
- Feb 21, 2014
SSA#32 is releasing a Call for RFP's for Event Planners for the Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival.
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Community Scandal Viewing Party 2.27.14
- Feb 19, 2014
SCANDAL season will soon be upon us and all across Chicago Livvies are gearing up to be shocked, surprised, and stimulated by hottest couple on TV since Captain Kirk and Uhura! Join us for a community Scandal Viewing Party, at GADC 7901 S. Racine, on Thursday, February 27th! Don'f forget to teall ALL your friends, coworkers, and colleagues - especially SCANDAL fans! Event starts at 8:00pm, *Small entry fee* and valid ID required.
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Hadiya Pendleton's Friend Honored for Shielding Friend From Gunfire
- Feb 19, 2014
The Boy Scouts of America will award Eagle Scout Lawrence D. Sellers with the Honor Medal later this week. Sellers will be recognized for selflessly shielding a friend from gunfire in Chicago’s Harsh Park last year where he received non-life-threatening wounds. Sellers was shot in the leg during the attack that killed his King College Prep classmate, Hadiya Pendleton, who has become a national symbol of Chicago’s violence.
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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.