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You have nothing to lose and can gain a Lot for only $1
- Dec 3, 2018
The City of Chicago $1 Large Lot program is still open until July 21, 2018!
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Ji explores Auburn Gresham | Part 2
- ByJi Suk Yi @oh_em_ji_CST, Nov 29, 2018
Ji, from The Grid, Explores The Auburn Gresham neighborhood on Chicago’s southwest side.
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The Grid: Exploring the Auburn Gresham neighborhood
- ByJi Suk Yi @oh_em_ji_CST | email, Nov 29, 2018
Welcome to “The Grid,” our in-depth look at Chicago’s neighborhoods. Today’s stop is Auburn Gresham!
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Give Thanks!
- Nov 22, 2018
From all of us at Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, remember to help those in need and Give Thanks!
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The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation Honored by Cook County Board For Community Service
- Nov 13, 2018
GAGDC honored by Toni Preckwinkle and the County Board, on November 13, 2018, for their comminitment, support and outstanding services to the Greater Auburn Gresham Communties.
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Self-Care On The Table for Educators
- Fenesha Hubbard, Personal Growth & Professional Learning Consultant,, Nov 12, 2018
What happens when a group of women gather to talk about taking care of themselves?
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Chicago Neighborhood Rebuild Training Pilot Program Unveils First Property
- Sep 28, 2018
Chicago Neighborhood Rebuild Training Pilot Program Unveils First Property unveils Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation’s (GAGDC) newly rehabbed property located at 7227 S. Vincennes Street in Chicago’s Auburn-Gresham neighborhood.
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A COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER: THE ANNUAL 79TH STREET RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL IN AUBURN GRESHAM
- Reprinted from United Way Metropolitan Chicago (uw-mc.org), Sep 4, 2018
A COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER: THE ANNUAL 79TH STREET RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL IN AUBURN GRESHAM
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A Conversation about Neighborhood Economic Development
- City Club Chicago, Jun 1, 2018
A Conversation about Neighborhood Economic Development
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Auburn Gresham Photo Album By LISC Chicago
- May 31, 2018
LISC Chicago Photo Highlights of Auburn Gresham through the years. Take a look!
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Auburn Gresham "Sounds The Alarm" With the American Red Cross
- Reprint, WGN News, Sean Lewis, May 20, 2018
What an absolutely great time we had installing 428 FREE 10-year smoke alarms in 141 homes Saturday, May 19, 2018.
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The Makings of a Strong Partnership: Chicago Cares and LISC Chicago
- Reprinted eNewletter, Meghan K. Harte LISC-Chicago, May 10, 2018
Chicago Cares, the city’s number one provider of impact volunteerism and corporate volunteer activation, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago the local office of the nation’s leading community development support organization, joined forces to accelerate impact in Chicago neighborhoods where both organizations were ope
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CCLC 21st Century Community Learning Center LOI (Letter of Intent) to Apply
- Dec 19, 2017
The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) is publicly expressing its Intent to Apply for FY 2019 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grant funds. The GAGDC will work together with Network 11 Office and four of its Chicago Public Schools, in Auburn Gresham.
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Cuban delegation, UIC work toward better women’s health in Englewood
- Nov 15, 2017
Four physicians from Cuba are working in Chicago to improve maternal health and birth outcomes in Englewood.
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12th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival SAVE THE DATE!
- Jun 13, 2017
SAVE THE DATE for the 12th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival, coming to you this year for two days, September 9th and September 10th!
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Project Money | Change Your Money Change Your Life
- May 9, 2017
Project Money program is kicking off to help you get smart about your money! With a theme "Change Your Money Change Your Life," by working with a financial coach, receiving high quality financial education, and working as a community to improve wealth, you'll see how changing the relationship with your money can change your life! Click on the story to find out how.
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Apply Now for Auburn Gresham Health Fair on the Block, Coming May 25, 2017
- Anya Cawthon, Apr 25, 2017
Calling all Health Providers, Organizations and Stakeholders interested in the health of the community! Applications are open for the health fair which will be held, May 25th from 10:00am to 2:00pm, on the street between Racine and May, sponsored by our CVS Caremark. For questions call GADC office at 773-483-3696.
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Illinois State University's Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline Delivers Results For Auburn Gresham
- Carlos Nelson, Feb 8, 2017
Kenya Sherrill, another Illinois State University (ISU) graduate, just accepted a full position at Simeon Career Academy (High School), where she completed her student teaching work last fall.
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Streets Cleaned, Vets Honored in Day of Service
- Reposted from LISC Chicago, by Annie Grossinger, Dec 2, 2016
On a day dedicated to those who have served this country, through bouts of rain and blustering winds, more than 50 volunteers combed through a vacant lot in Auburn Gresham and collected trash on 79th street as a service of their own.
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CITY LEADERS ANNOUNCE PLAN TO REVITALIZE CHATHAM, AUBURN GRESHAM, AVALON PARK AND GREATER GRAND CROSSING NEIGHBORHOODS
- Reprinted from Channel 7 News - Leah Holt CHICAGO (WLS), Jun 29, 2016
In a big push to revitalize what was once one of Chicago's most affluent South Side neighborhoods, city leaders introduced a new economic development program for Chatham, Auburn Gresham,
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Auburn Gresham, Chicago's Fifth $1 Large Lot Purchase Program Ends Up Number One!
- "Property Owners Extend Thier Dream of Land Ownership", May 17, 2016, make a comment
If you own land in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, for the past few months you had a chance to buy up two vacant lots, from the City of Chicago for only $1 and proof of ownership on the block. Huge kudos to a community that showed up and almost bought out!
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Financial Festival 2016
- Apr 29, 2016
Renaissance Park takes on Financial Festival, on a Friday night in Auburn Gresham!
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Community Votes! and Dream Projects Are Spot On
- Mar 11, 2016, make a comment
The communities of the greater Auburn Gresham area made sure their voices were heard, over the past six months. On March 10th, almost 200 in attendance casted early votes and thier selected community dream projects are spot on!
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Renaissance Festival 2016 Volunteer Training Schedule
- Nicole Wheatly, Mar 9, 2016
Please read the full sotry to see the Renaissance Festival 2016 Volunteer Training Schedule. We look forward to another successful community event!
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Auburn Gresham File Taxes For Free Until April 18th!
- Mar 2, 2016
2016 Auburn Gresham Free Tax Site, starts Saturday, January 23, 2016. There is a new and improved locaiton, thanks to the upgraded, St. Sabina Community and Technology Center. The new location is 7811 S. Racine. Just 1/2 block away from the old site. The requirements are the same.It is still first come, first served. Doors open about 1 hour before start time. New large capacity waiting room. Pass the word!