Auburn Gresham Evaluation Committee - Video Recap

Invest SouthWest Video Recap 7.22.21 We also had a number of residents attend to watch and offer comments live as they also saw the schemes. Their feedback also was critical to the process. While our normal monthly Roundtable schedule continues this week on July 29, 2021, on August 12, 2021 we ... more

Rapid Info / Resource Call-in Line | Every Wednesday and Friday at 6PM | Call 551-241-6209

Rapid Info Resource Line ** Phone Number Changed ** The new call-in number is: 551-241-6209

Food Stability Pop Up

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, GAGDC will have our Food Stability Pop Up and we wont stop cause we cant stop, lol. We will continue to have this pop up through whatever the weather will bring us. We are the post office of food pop ups, neither rain sleet snow nor polar vortex sha... more

Chicago Department of Public Health Releases "The State of Health for Blacks in Chicago

Chicago Department of Public Health Releases "The State of Health for Blacks in Chicago" Press Release, June 15, 2021 -- The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) released The State of Health for Blacks in Chicago, a first of its kind data brief describing the health ... more

Upcoming City of Chicago Business Education Webinars

Upcoming BACP Business Education Webinars Friday, 6/18 Webinar at 9:30 AM How to Open a Concession at OHare and Midway International Airports Presented by the Chicago Department of Aviation - Concessions Department and Unison Retail Management Are you interested in operating a restaurant or ret... more

Recursos de Covid-19 (Español)

Recursos COVID-19 actualizado el 25 de marzo de 2020 actualizaciones importantes Chicago Public Schools are CANCELLED through April 20, 2020 DACA recipients are eligible for unemployment assistance A Shelter-in-Place Order has been enacted in the state of Illinois ordering all residents t... more

LSNA COVID-19 Resources (English)

COVID-19 Resources UPDATED MARCH 25, 2020 Important Updates Chicago Public Schools are CANCELLED through April 20, 2020 DACA recipients are eligible for unemployment assistance A Shelter-in-Place Order has been enacted in the state of Illinois ordering all residents to stay home with so... more

LSNA's Covid-19 Message

We Are Here to Support You and Our Community (Español está abajo) Dear friends, Logan Square Neighborhood Association/Leaders Shaping Neighborhood Action (LSNA) is proud to continue its mission of advancing diversity, leader development, and models for engagement as the ca... more

How to avoid being a livable streets jerk

Traffic safety and sustainable transportation boosters like myself like to believe were on the right side of history. I’m confident that in the future more people will get behind our efforts to reduce driving and crashes, and create better conditions for walking, biking, transit, and public sp... more

Logan Square Neighborhood Association Names First New Executive Director In More Than 30 Years

LOGAN SQUARE — Logan Square Neighborhood Association has hired its first new executive director in more than 30 years. Juliet De Jesus Alejandre will take the helm of the influential neighborhood organization starting May 1, leaders announced this week. De Jesus Alejandre is taking over for N... more

We Are Hiring!

Teamwork Englewood is hiring an Executive Director responsible for the organiations consistent achievement of its mission, financial objectives and compliance with policies and procedures. The ED will implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization as defined by the Board of Directo... more

2018 Business Plan: Pitch Competition

Join us for the 2018 Business Plan: Pitch Competition where business owners Pitch their business for a chance to win a share of $40,000 cash prizes. See flyer for additional details.

Teamwork Englewood 2017 Spotlight

We are proud to present the TWE 2017 Spotlight. This report showcases the hardwork and dedication of the Teamwork Englewood staff, and the relentless committment of the Greater Englewood community members. Inside, you’ll find highlights of our impressive departments, testimonials from stak... more

Englewood Quality of Life Plan II Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary

On Saturday December 2nd 11AM-12:30PM, at Volunteers of America (6002 S. Halsted), the Englewood community will celebrate the one year anniversary of the Englewood Quality of Life Plan (EQLP). In April 2015, Englewood residents celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the 2005 Englewood Quality of Life Pl... more

Englewood Women's Initiative: Supporting Veterans

Are you a women veteran living in Englewood looking for pathways to success and economic security? If you are, the Englewood Womens Initiative or "EWI" is for you. Women veterans living in Englewood, recognized for honorably serving our nation, are invited to a special EWI session on Wednes... more

Claretian Associates is Looking for an AmeriCorp Vista

Member Duties : The VISTA will 1) research and assist with applications for private and public funding sources for housing and social programs. 2) Evaluate Claretian Associates existing programs and learn best housing practices in Chicago-area special needs housing. 3) Develop materials for tenant s... more

CeaseFire Rally Cries, "Save Our Funding"

Monday afternoon, Claretian Associates’ Ceasefire (Cure Violence) team participated in the rally at city hall to save Ceasefire funding. With $2.8 million in frozen funding, the South Chicago team demonstrates how essential the program is to the community. In a recent interview with a CeaseFir... more

Community Assessment for Early Childhood Services

Claretian Associates is partnering with Metropolitan Family Services and many other community organizations to develop an Early Childhood Network in support of AOK. AOK (All Our Kids) Network is a group of agencies that work with families with young children to make sure that families get the servi... more

Claretian Associates is Partnering with I Am We to South Chicago Youth!

Message from I Am We Executive Board Member, Latisha Thomas I Am We has partnered with Claretian Associates to offer visual and digital storytelling to youth living in South Chicago. We are excited about this endeavor to fill a gap where youth have limited access to art, literacy development, ment... more

Claretian Associates is Looking for a Youth Media Team!

Claretian Associates is searching for a few motivated local youth who are between the ages of 15-21 and would like to learn about film production, create press releases, write blogs, and create engaging social media content to feature on our website and social media platforms. These three youth wi... more

Rapid Info and Resource Line (Dial the new call-in 551-241-6209) for Community Updates!

FRIDAYS at 6PM JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL RAPID RESOURCE LINE CALL TOPIC: "Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Building Is Under Construction" Every Friday, at 6:00pm, Join us for a discussion on the HUB! To Join the Information Session call 551-241-6209.

FREE Back to School Health Services

The 1.5 years of remote and hybrid learning may have given the impression to some families that immunization and health requirements were not necessary to maintain. Additionally, COVID-19 impacted the number of health facilities open as well as the services available during the time. The Kindnes... more

Missed the May Tax Deadline? Many Illinoisans Still Able to Receive Thousands of Dollars from Stimulus Checks, Tax Credits by Filing Late

Get My Payment IL Coalition Continues to Increase Access to Stimulus Checks, Government Funds CHICAGO (June 10, 2021) – The May 17 tax filing deadline has passed, but it’s not too late for many Illinoisans to file their taxes to receive funds from missing stimulus checks and other avail... more

PlayStreets 2021 Auburn Gresham

AUBURN GRESHAM SCHEDULE 2021 AUBURN GRESHAM SCHEDULE 2020 PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL EVENTS AT: http://www.gagdc.org/Our-community/PlayStreets.html

Get Vaccinated : VAX Sites In the Community

Auburn Gresham, Chicagoans, get vaccinated to help protect against Coronavirus (COVID-19). #ProtectChicago #SaveLives #VaxChiNow #WearYourMask #WashYourHands See locations in and near Greater Auburn Gresham Below.

A Culturally-Conscious Approach to HIV in the Black Community

HIV is a virus that disproportionately affects our Black communities, and Chicago is no exception. One in two Black MSM (men who have sex with men) will be diagnosed with HIV in their lifetime compared to one in four Latino MSM and one in eleven White MSM (CDC). In addition, another group dispropor... more

Cook County Residents Encouraged to Clean Out Medicine Cabinets for National Prescription Drug Take

Prescription drug abuse is a growing concern in the U.S. with millions of people using prescription drugs non-medically according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Additionally, the Partnership for Drug Free Kids has found that one-third of teens believe it is OK to take a prescription ... more

Stop dumping sex offenders and violent criminals in Chicago's Englewood Community

After serving only half of his 48-year prison sentence for the murder and sexual assault of 20-month-old Elgin toddler Quortney Kley 24 years ago, Cayce Williams, 47, was swiftly petitioned to move Crystal Lake and unknown to the Englewood community, placed at 6655 S. Perry. The concerned reside... more

Hope Inside: All You Need To Know About Your 2021 Taxes - FREE WORKSHOP

FREE March credit counseling workshops! MARCH 10, ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR 2021 TAXES Chicago City Treasurer, Melissa Conyears-Ervin, and Operation HOPE Partner to Launch HOPE Inside, a FREE Financial Literacy Program for All Chicago Residents and Small Business Owners! Chicago City Treasu... more

MONEY MONDAYS WITH MELISSA "YOUTH IN INVESTMENTS AND FINANCE"

Here is the link for Zoom registration https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zZm70AtSTce13hFbCLrLtg

Three more portals for Smart Communities

The three Southwest neighborhoods in Chicagos Smart Communities program launched their portals yesterday, creating a wide new avenue for interaction among residents, businesses and organizations.They are works in progress, with some empty spaces yet to fill, but already the portals offer new stories... more

Peirce on Daley

Syndicated state and local government columnist Neal Peirces recent summary of Mayor Daleys legacy on the Citistates site will seem fawning to Daleys critics. There is only a brief mention at the end about patronage and corruption, and no mention at all about the privatization controversies that hav... more

Preview: Humboldt Park Launches Its Portal

Its still a work in progress, according to the team that made it happen, but the Humboldt Park Portal, a day after its "soft" launch, looks pretty good to me. It features a nice selection of stories from various contributors and organizations, a packed calendar (Movies in the Park, Jens Jensen birth... more

Take a Tour of Pilsen - by Video or Phone

Weve written here before about how neighborhoods are using multimedia tools to promote their work and their neighborhoods, but couldnt have imagined, even six months ago, how far the groups would come, and how fast.Audio slideshows are now available for 10 neighborhoods as part of the Chicago Commun... more

Front-Yard Signs Call Out Banks on Foreclosures

Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) is "naming names" of banks that are foreclosing on properties on Chicagos Southwest Side, where 7,300 foreclosures have been filed over two years in four area ZIP Codes. The bank names are prominently featured on yard signs that say "Deutsch Bank (or Citibank or J... more

Casa Queretaro, Lake Village East among Winners of Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards

Casa Queretaro will be receiving first place for the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design at the upcoming 24th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA). Gabriel Ignacio Dziekiewicz said he hoped Casa Querétaro would help to def... more

LISC’s Quality-of-Life Planning Bettering Neighborhoods throughout Chicago

Attracting new businesses to West 79th Street is a mission for Carlos Nelson, executive director of the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC), and his associate, Nicole Wheatly. Renovation of a four-story building just west of Halsted Street is expected to begin later this year. G... more

Micro Market Recovery Program Revitalizes Blocks Across Chicago

Anthony and Michelle Johnson and their children in front of the two-flat in the 700 block of North Spaulding Avenue that they purchased through the citys Micro Market Recovery Program (MMRP). They live in the lower portions of the house and rent out the top floor. Photos by Gordon Walek In 2012... more

Catalyzing Change Through Empty Lots on Chicago’s South Side

In Englewood, vacant lots have become beacons of opportunities. An opportunity that isn’t without difficulty and hardship. An opportunity that requires determination, vision and, most importantly, collaboration. Since 2016, Englewood residents have been able to purchase vacant City of Chicago... more

Evelyn’s Food Love Uses LISC Small Business Loan to Bring Hip New Restaurant to Washington Park

Evelyn Shelton realized her ambition to open a Washington Park restaurant, thanks in part to a LISC Small Business loan. Photos by Gordon Walek Evelyn Shelton wants to revitalize Washington Park one triple chocolate chip pancake at a time, and a substantial LISC Small Business loan is allowing ... more

Veggie RX & Food as Medicine

  Written by Growing Home Volunteer, Hannah Tate Hippocrates’ famous quote, “let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” has been used for hundreds of years to acknowledge... The post Veggie RX & Food as Medicine appeared first on Growing Home.

We Are Resilient: Growing Home’s 19th Annual Benefit

  Written by Growing Home’s Hope Gundlah There’s something called “collective effervescence. It’s the fancy name for that glowy, joyful excitement you feel when you’re gathered with others for a... The post We Are Resilient: Growing Home’s 19th Annual Benefit appeared first on Grow... more

Alumni Spotlight: Conrad Burnett, ’15, CEO of Just Ice

Enjoy the first episode of our Growing Home Alumni Spotlight with Conrad Burnett, CEO of Just Ice and 2015 Alum! Learn more about Conrad’s path to Growing Home at growinghomeinc.org/conrad... The post Alumni Spotlight: Conrad Burnett, ’15, CEO of Just Ice appeared first on Growing Home.

Police and community must partner to stop the violence

Rev. Ira Acree and David Cherry, co-chair and president of the Leaders Network, say everyone must work together to reform and reimagine policing in our communities.

Faith leaders call on elected officials to reconnect with communities

Father Michael Pfleger called on elected officials to stop the finger pointing and reconnect with local residents to successfully fight Chicagos gun violence.

March for peace Saturday

The march will kick off at 10 a.m. in the 4900 block of West Chicago Avenue. Ald. Emma Mitts, Congressman Danny Davis and Chicago Police Supt. David Brown will lead the march.

Shop the farmers market at Austin Town Hall Thursday

Stop by the Austin City Market at Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St., from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays throughout the summer. Support our local businesses and eat healthy.

Violence and mental health

"We need mental health support to match the police deployment on the South and West sides of Chicago," writes state lawmaker La Shawn Ford. He believes in the public health approach to violence, which sees violence as preventable not inevitable.