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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The South Side is getting a facility to turn food waste into natural gas
- Corli Jay, Reprinted from Crain's Chicago Business, May 19, 2022 01:26 PM, May 19, 2022
- GAGDC is one the largest class b investors in a renewable gas project in Auburn Gresham will include a anaerobic food digester that will use food waste to produce renewable natural gas.
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Earth Day Celebration at Barton Elementary is the Bomb!
- Christa Hunt, Apr 25, 2022
- Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) partnered with the Stein Learning to bring Earth Day celebration to, Barton Elementary School.
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GAGDC and Elevate Amp up for Seniors!
- Linda Johnson, Apr 25, 2022
- ...with the first 20 seniors scheduled for application intake, GAGDC was amped up with the collaboration of Elevate.
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MAPSCorps is Hiring!
- Apr 24, 2022
- MAPSCorps is Hiring for summer of 2022!
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ARPA Funding - City, County, and State Grant Opportunities
- City of Chicago Newsletter, Apr 11, 2022
- REMINDER: ARPA Funding - City, County, and State Grant Opportunities
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Celebrating Black History Month: Carlos Nelson Is Pounding The Pavement In Auburn Gresham
- CBS News Chicago, Feb 25, 2022
- Celebrating Black History Month: Carlos Nelson with CBS News at Afro Joe's February airing Feb 25th!
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Celebrating Black History Month: Carlos Nelson Is Pounding The Pavement In Auburn Gresham
- CBS News Chicago, Feb 25, 2022
- Celebrating Black History Month: Carlos Nelson with CBS News at Afro Joe's February airing Feb 25th!
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February is Black History Month! (Blog)
- Nicholas Brown-Lopez, Feb 18, 2022
- A GAGDC Afrolatino staffer shares his Brown story, with fun fact and author also of mixed heritage this Black History Month! Learn more about his story...
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Rapid Info / Resource Call-in Line | Every Wednesday and Friday at 6PM | Call 551-241-6209
- Feb 14, 2022
- Please update your records, the new Rapid Info Response Line phone nmber is 551-241-6209. Dial in for community updates every Wednesday and Friday at 6pm. All are welcome to listen in!
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GAGDC's vaccine equity in Auburn Gresham and the near south region recognized by the CDC!
- Feb 7, 2022
- GAGDC's vaccine equity service in Auburn Gresham and the near south region, continues to be a big success. Check out us being recognized by the CDC!
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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…
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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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6th Ward Alderman Office Holiday Hours and More updates...
- Office of Alderman Sawyer e-blast, Dec 17, 2021
- Season’s Greetings 6 th Ward Family, from Alderman Roderick Sawyer!
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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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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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New "Excelerator 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…
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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…
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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.…
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Auburn Gresham Annual Business Forum Recap
- Khayeem Anderson, Aug 10, 2021
- GAGDC business team brings back the annual business forum, in a virtual format. It was well received by local, city and state business leaders!
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