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IL State Treasurer School Supply Drive, Support the 79th Street Renaissance Festival
- Aug 30, 2016
August 31st is last day to donate school supplies to benefit the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation's 11th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival at the Illinios State Treasurers Chicago office. Drop off boxes are located in the Thompson Center, Suite 2-201 and 15-600.
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30 Hours On The Road to Clark Atlanta University...
- Terrion Brown-Harvey, Mar 23, 2016
One determined student refuses to be a young African American male statistic. Read his story, as he earns his 30 hours of service, needed for graduation and why it means so much to him to really work for every volunteer hour.
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In Spite of Weather, Parents Turn Out For Oglesby Elementary School Principal Candidate Forum
- Carlos A. Nelson, Feb 24, 2016
Good turn out for the Oglesby Principal Candidate Forum coordinated by CPS Network 11 chief and her team.
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Perspectives Mentor Program Another Intergenerational Education Success
- Norma Sanders, Nov 19, 2015
For several years, the Greater Auburn-Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, participates in the Pespectives Charter School (PCS) five-week internship program. This fall 2015, we were sent to young adult gems, to expose them to real world experiences, in the workforce. Bravo young ladies!
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GADC's Del-Marie Nelson Traveled to DC With Chicago Youth to Perform Her Poetry!
- Oct 19, 2015
Congratulations to Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC), Public Allies Chicago (PAC) member, Del Marie Nelson who travelled to Washington D.C., with a group of Chicago youth to perform her poetry at the White House! You rock Del-Marie! The GAGDC is really proud of you!
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Executive Takes the Challenge at RenFest 2014
- Sep 2, 2015
RenFest 2014, Carlos Nelson, Executive Director and MC of the 2014, 79th Street Renaissance Festival, meets his commitment and takes the Ice Bucket Challenge.
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Local Business Trains "Urban Green Team" For OSHA Construction Safety Certification
- Jul 17, 2015, make a comment
Improving the health and safety of Urban Green Team employees is a key goal and part of the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation’s (GADC) strategy to provide employee’s professional development needed to improve and strengthen its workforce. With this goal in mind, the GADC partnered with Taj Development Company Inc. (Taj), a business located right in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, at 1609-11 W. 80th Street, Chicago, IL 60620.
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CommunityRx Comes to A HealthE'nd
- Jun 30, 2015
The end of the three year CommunityRX collaboration, is a prescription for a new beginning. Read, see and hear our project story.
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Earth Day "Redesigned" Morganway Garden!
- Shannon Carlvin, Apr 22, 2015
On the breezy morning of April 22, 2015, Earth Day "Redesigned" took place! The Morganway Garden in Auburn Gresham recently has not always been the pleasant "green place" it once was. However, with the presence of community partners and residents a garden is being transformed back into a "safe community place."
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Metra Team Makes A Stop At GADC Staff Meeting
- Mar 10, 2015
Metra is spearheading an innovative outreach program to ensure more women and people of diverse backgrounds are aware of job opportunities in a predominately male dominated railroad industry. Metra government & community engagement and EEO staffers made a quick stop, at the GADC March team meeting to bring more awareness to Women's History Month.
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Let's Kick Obesity To The Curb!
- Dec 3, 2014
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!
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Community Plan To "Reoccupy Buildings In 2015!"
- GAGDC Staff, Nov 3, 2014
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 communities for a Micro-Market Recovery Program (MMRP) community partner workshop.
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Fireside Chat Series: Conflict Resolution Informational
- Oct 13, 2014
Conflict resolution is a way for two or more parties to find a peaceful solution to any disagreement among them. This can happen in, workplace or home. Please attend this FIRESIDE CHAT on Conflict Resolution and learn how to spot it, get help, or help someone else. Small businesses, organizations, community stakeholders (ALL) are welcome!! Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, Urban Partnership Bank (Second Floor) 7801 S. State Street, 2 pm – 4 pm. For more information and to RSVP your attendance, please call (773) 483-3696 or email acruz@gagdc.org.
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79th Street Renaissance Festival *Donate Online Campaign*
- Aug 8, 2014
While some summer festivals around the city are for-profit, many are the largest fundraisers of the year for nonprofit organization's like the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation! Still accepting all sponsorship levels, call 773.483.3696 or join our online campaign. $5 donation recommended. See you on Sept. 6th at the 9th Annual RenFest, 7901 S. Racine to Loomis.
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MAPSCorps Field Coordinators Preparing To Take It To The Streets!
- Norma Sanders, Jun 18, 2014, make a comment
Auburn Gresham MAPSCorps 2014 Field Coordinator Team is in Place. Thanks University of Chicago Southside Health and Vitalties Studies and Afterschool Matters (ASM) for this continued partnership with the @MAPSCorps summer intern program.
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Graduating Seniors Testify to Elev8’s Strengths
- Reprinted from LISC Chicago article by Gordon Walek, May 29, 2014
Middle-school enrichment program opened eyes of students, changing their trajectory through high school and beyond.Middle-school enrichment program opened eyes of students, changing their trajectory through high school and beyond.
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CALL FOR RFP's: 79th Street Renaissance Festival
- Feb 21, 2014
SSA#32 is releasing a Call for RFP's for Event Planners for the Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival.
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GADC Looks Back At 2012 And Ahead To 2013
- piashantee, Dec 28, 2012, make a comment
The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation looks back on some of the events that made 2012 memorable and successful.