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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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Celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As you reflect today, during a day of service, celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remember there is hope in continuing his works, I have a dream...
Welcome our New Auburn Gresham Neighborhood Network Manager!
Please join us in welcoming our new Neighborhood Network Manager Loukisha Pennix to the GAGDC family!
2018 Discounted Rate for 13th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival!
Happy New Year Vendors! GAGDC and SSA #32 appreciates your participation as a vendor in our ?festival last year and ?we ? want to lock you in again this year! Get the discounted rate until 01/31!
LISC’s Quality-of-Life Planning Bettering Neighborhoods throughout Chicago
In its third decade, LISC’s Quality-of-Life Planning (QLP) is bringing equitable change to neighborhoods throughout Chicago.
Families Have a Merry Christmas Thanks to More Great Partners!
Thanks to our Illinois State University partner network, we were able to extend Merry Christmas, to even more of our Auburn Gresham GOLD (AGGOLD) families.
The Joy of Giving the New Home Welcome Gift to One Lucky Winner
8633 S Parnell Ave is a beautiful, completely refurbished 1,900 sq. ft. home located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. It's all the home of new neighbors, the Lee'sm thanks to the Cook County Land…
Chicago Bears Continue to show they Care, as Players host annual Holiday giving initiative
Bears players Jordan Howard and Kyle Fuller, along with other members of the Bears staff, held the annual Bears Care holiday giving initiative at Leo High School in Chicago.
CCLC 21st Century Community Learning Center LOI (Letter of Intent) to Apply
The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) is publicly expressing its Intent to Apply for FY 2019 21 st Century Community Learning Center (21 st CCLC) grant funds. The GAGDC will work…
Happy Holidays from Chicago Cares!
From all of us here at Chicago Cares, we wish you and yours a joyous and festive holiday season.
Cuban delegation, UIC work toward better women’s health in Englewood
Four physicians from Cuba are working in Chicago to improve maternal health and birth outcomes in Englewood.
Perfomics Volunteers Spend Global Performance Day in Auburn Gresham GOLD Schools #ChicagoCares!
Perfomics and Chicago Cares Volunteers Spend Global Performance Day in Auburn Gresham GOLD Schools
Green Means Go (Toward a Cleaner Community)
Learn more about the Team that's cleaning our streets and improving our neighborhood.
Monthly News from Auburn Greshamn's Tax Site Parnter
This is a reminder of the NOF Information Session that will be held at Olive-Harvey College tomorrow , Friday, October 20th . Please read full story to see the details.
Auburn Gresham FALL "Health Fair On The Block"
Join the Auburn Gresham Health and Wellness Taskforce for its bi-annual Health Fair On The Block, Thursday, September 28th, 10:00am until 2:00pm, between 79th May and 79th Loomis. Lots of information…
Chicago's First Tiny Homes Could House Veterans In Auburn Gresham
The first permanent tiny homes in Chicago could be built in Auburn Gresham as part of an effort by Catholic Charities to get homeless veterans off the street.
Job Opening! Auburn Gresham GOLD School - Health Coordinator
GADC looking to immediately hire a full time skilled professional who will be responsible for monitoring consents for students to receive health services and school compliance rates. Read more for…
Ride a Trolley, Sip a Cocktail, Change a Neighborhood
In a double decker bus on a gorgeous day, the only place to ride is in the top.
The Changing Face of Auburn Gresham: How Façade Enhancements Energize Neighborhoods.
Artful changes inspire local hope and pride.
Constructing Communities: The SARFS Program at the GAGDC
What's good for our seniors is good for all of us.
Charting the Course for a New Way to Employ Youth
A Special Report on an Imporant Partner Program.
Healthy Lifestyle Building Hub Coming To South Side
The Build on 79th Street Jazz & Champagne Reception was an opportunity to purchase a commemorative engraved plated brick that will be permanently affixed to the atrium of the Auburn Gresham…
MAPSCorps 2017 Cohort Preparing to Capture #DATA4GOOD
MAPCorps 2017, youth data scientists begin their first day of work for the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation! Here's looking to a great summer of capturing data for health of the…
The Law Project Changes Its Name!
For more than 30 years, The Law Project was known - first as the Community Economic Development Law Project, and then as The Law Project. Today, they are excited to announce that our new name is the…
12th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival SAVE THE DATE!
SAVE THE DATE for the 12th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival, coming to you this year for two days, September 9th and September 10th!
The Racial Wealth Gap | Chicago
Black Lives Matter focuses on social justice disparities, but economic disparities can be just as destructive, says a Washington D.C. think tank that is working with JPMorgan Chase & Co.,…

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