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Community Highlights

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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Northwestern Commits to Donor Reseach for GADC
Students in NU's freshman Urban Studies program spend a day in Auburn Gresham working hard to research major donors to support GADC's mission.
Community Service a Day to Remember
Americans pause once again...
Count Down to 8th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival and Family Jam for Peace
Where? Corner of 79th and Racine to 79th Loomis, on September 7th, of course. The Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival and Family Jam for Peace goes from 10:00am - 7:00pm, see you there!
Walmart Foundation supports neighborhood-based centers in Chicago
Walmart Corporation representaives contribute $100,000 to LISC Chicago
Youth Experience Summer Global Learning Experience
Ni Hoa, Chinatown! Westcott Elementary's Summer Mini Camp going global, without leaving the southside of Chicago.
Auburn Gresham Gold Mini-Camp "Gone Fishing"
Auburn Gresham Gold Mini-Summer Camp fishing on Winnecona lagoon? You bet! The pond is stocked and the mini-campers are fishing right here, on the south side.
Educating For A Healthy Community
Auburn Gresham's Health Fair on the block a huge Success!
Community Chat: What the X is Going On?
Residents noticed bright red "x's popping up on buildings across the community. It was evident that there was an immediate need for a resident-led community chat with city officials to find out "What…
Gallery 79 Features Oglesby School in Art Exhibit
CPS Elementary Art Exhibit showcased student's artwork from southwest side Englewood-Gresham, Pershing and Midway Networks, on May 3, 2013. The Gallery Seven-Nine Co. owners, Antwon and Davida…
Health Fair "on the block" Auburn Gresham 2013
Come Out and Join Us, May 30th, from 10am-2p, at the annual Auburn-Gresham Health Fair on the block. We will be featuring many health screenings and informaton on many health disparities that impact…
Identity theft prevention and shredding programs to be offered at local bank
Please see the full article that was posted in the Chicago Defender April 16, 2013, "Local bank to offer identity theft prevention and shredding programs"
Auburn Gresham's a Parade of Characters
In a celebration of reading literacy, one local Auburn Gresham Gold school, Westcott Elementary School, staff, students, parent volunteers and community partners dressed in their favorite book…
Auburn Gresham Spring Kidz Story Hour
What do Magicians, Storytellers, a Firefighter and a Library have in common? EVERYTHING when you're at the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation’s (GADC) spring “Kidz Hour”…
Middle School Participates in Soapbox Showcase
The PLC scholars took a crucial step developing their leadership skills by learning how to give an effective persuasive and informational speech. They are dedicated to making change in their…
Oglesby's First Father-Daughter Dance A Big Success
Oglesby Elementary School held it's first Father-Daughter Dance, on February 13, 2013.
PMA Attends Youth Solutions Congress
Perspectives Peace and Leadership Council (PLC) scholars had their voices heard at the first ever Mikva Challenge Youth Solutions Congress on February 23 rd .
GADC Looks Back At 2012 And Ahead To 2013
The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation looks back on some of the events that made 2012 memorable and successful.
Season's Greetings from GADC
Season's Greetings from the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation Expanded Staff
THE UK DOES AG!
A representative from the United Kingdom, Deputy Consul General Ramin Navai, of the English Consulate, visited the Auburn Gresham community.
Happy Thanksgiving
Three families selected for a Thanksgiving Feast.
Auburn Gresham Annual Senior Breakfast-n-Blues 2012
Seniors came out and toe tapped, clapped and sang to the live sounds of of a local Auburn Gresham blues band.
VOTE: Perspectives Middle Academy "ELEV8 SHINES" - LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL PHOTO CONTEST!
Click on URL in the story and VOTE NOW for Perspectives Middle Academy - LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL - ELEV8 Fall festival PHOTO. VOTE by Nov. 14th and we could earn resources for after school programs at…
Lights On After School - ELEV8 Fall Festival
After School programs are so very beneficial to not only students, but parents and the community. With schools providing extended day services students have an opportunity to participate in enriching…
79th St. RENNAISSANCE FEST REACHES NEW HEIGHTS!
The 79th Street Renaissance Festival & Family Jam for Peace has reached new heights.
7th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival and Family Jam for Peace A Big Success!
... 2 days until the 7th annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival and Family Jam for Peace

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