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Bringing people together is a conscious strategy of the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corp., whether it is a family fest in the summer or a winter Blues Breakfast for senior citizens. Read about some of the past events in our neighborhood, and watch the calendar for new ones.

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Auburn Gesham Walmart Neighborhood Market Grand Opening!
Grand Opening of Walmart Neighborhood Market in the Auburn Gresham Community, Wednesday, March 4th! The long aisles filled to capacity with everything shoppers need, from general groceries, colorful…
Oak Street Health Serves as Warming Centers for the Elderly
On Wednesday, February 18th and Thursday, February 19 th , from 9am to 5pm all seven Oak Street Health community centers in Portage Park, Edgewater, Bronzeville, Ashburn, Avalon Park, Berwyn and Blue…
Auburn Gresham FREE TAX SITE!
The Auburn Gresham FREE Tax Site provideS FREE tax help to Families with incomes less than $50,000 and Individuals with incomes less than $25,000. It starts, Wednesday, January 21st! Come early! Line…
Celebrate Black History Month With Us - February Fireside Chat!
Celebrate Black History Month with us, Tuesday, February 3rd, 2:30pm, for our February Fireside Chat Series, 7801 S. State,Urban Partnership Bank, Community Room, 2nd Floor . Last year, we held a…
Greater Grand Crossing's Hot Spot Pilot A Smart Community Move
Next month, "Chicago Public Library branches will begin lending Wi-Fi hotspots and devices through Internet to Go in the Brighton Park, Greater Grand Crossing and Douglass branches , officials said.…
February Fireside Chat: Learn Real "Safety Techniques" From An Expert!
Last year, we held a popular Fireside Chat topic, to discuss "SAFETY" in our community. Back by popular demand "Safety Techniques" with Herman Nelson , will be held Tuesday, February 3rd, at 2:30pm,…
CPS Schedules Make-Up Days for January Cancellations
CPS has scheduled two make-up days for the two snow days in early January, CPS officials said. Jan. 30 and June 17th will now be a regular attendance day for all CPS students, officials said.
GADC's Education Director Selected to 1st Class at Civic Leadership Academy!
Congratulations to Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporations Education Director, Tenisha Jones on her acceptance to the 1st class at Civic Leadership Academy! @ UChiEngagement # UChiCLA
It is Your Unalienable Right To Dream
“I am happy to join you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nations..." --Martin Luther King Jr. 8.28.63
CVS/pharmacy Job Training Information Meetings For Westcott Elementary School Parents!
Calling all Westcott Elementary Parents!!! Join us, for the next information meeting to learn about the CVS/pharmacy, job program, Thursday, January 15th from 9:00-10:00am or 4:00-5:00pm, at Westcott…
Community Development Partner Offering Weatherization Services
Community Development Partner Offering Weatherization Services to residents. See attached information to determine if you quality!
006th District Sponsors New Gun Law Seminar
New Gun Law Semiar, January 21, 2015, 6:30-7:30pm, 006th District Community Room 7808 S. Halsted. This Free event sponsored by the 006th District CAPS Office in conjunction with the speakers vounteer…
Community Fireside HEALTHY Chat Series 2015!
2015 COMMUNITY FIRESIDE CHATS, BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! These FREE community events are designed for community residents, school leaders, local business owners and organization staffs and friends of…
Community-Based Research in Action: Health Specialist's RX For the Community
University of Chicago's CommunityRX, community-based research projects worth over $7M have been working collaboratively to put a prescription in place to help transform South Side communities by…
Community Fireside Chat: Holiday Safety Techniques
Join us for a community FIRESIDE CHAT with retired federal law enforcement officer and bodyguard. December 9th, 2:30-4:30pm, 7801 S. State Street , Urban Partnership Bank Community Room . We will…
Let's Kick Obesity To The Curb!
The holidays are upon us. With that brings lots of festivities and food! Join the University of Chicago Medicine and Community Partners for this important conversation: Let's Kick Obesity To The Curb!
Auburn Gresham GOLD Celebrates Family Game Night!
Auburn Gresham GOLD (AG GOLD) held their first Family Game Night at Oliver Westcott Elementary School, 409 W. 80 th Street, Thursday evening October 30, 2014. A strong showing of Parents came out to…
Happy Thanksgiving * Salute to Small Businesses
We’re not open Thanksgiving Day or Black Friday. We’re your neighborhood non-profit that prides itself on being thankful we can provide excellent community economic development, housing,…
Red Velvet Shop Local Shopping and Education Event Helps Small Businesses Get In The Black!
SHOP SOUTH, Shop Local Red Velvet Extravagaza Shopping event, kicked off a pre-Black Friday, neighborhood sales event for local independent businesses, including the those in the Auburn Gresham…
SHOP SOUTH, Shop Local, Starts Saturday!
SHOP SOUTH, Shop Local, Starts this Saturday, November 15th! A Red Velvet Shopping Extravaganza , Noon to 4pm, at DeLaSalle Institute 3434 S. Michigan. Come join key community partners support local…
ComEd Offers Bill Payment Help to Veterans and Active Military Personnel
ComEd Offers Bill Payment Help to Veterans and Active Military Personnel.As we celebrate Veterans Day ComEd is reminding customers, including Veterans and active military personal, of its financial…
New Metra Station Slated for Auburn Gresham
New Metra Station Slated for Auburn Gresham...
Community Plan To "Reoccupy Buildings In 2015!"
On a brisk and snowy Halloween Day, representatives from the city of Chicago's Department of Planning and Development (DPD) convened community-based organizations from the thirteen (13) participating…
Congratulations To Our Neighborhood Heroes!
Greetings! Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) held its Annual Meeting and Neighborhood Leadership Awards program, " NHS @ 40: Deep Roots, Still Growing " on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at…
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Perform at Simeon High
The 19th annual "Opera in the Neighborhoods" tour will be at Simeon, 8141 S. Vincennes Ave., on Oct. 28 for two performances of "The Brothers Grimm. Third through sixth grades at nearby Westcott…

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