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Your Voice Matters powered by GADC - Come Join A Community TASK FORCE TEAM 10/29!
- Nicole Wheatly, Oct 28, 2015
Your Voice Matters, community planning session, Thursday, Oct. 29th, 6pm, at Simeon Career Academy. Come ioin on a task force to revitalize our neighborhood. It's up to us, adults and youth needed. We are the change! Help identify progress and challenges. Come find out how you can participate in the plan development and execution!! Dinner appetizers will be served.
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ComEd Extends Credit Agreement and Empowers Local Minority and Community Banks
- Oct 27, 2015
ComEd extends credit agreement and empowers local minority and community banks.
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CONGRATULATIONS IN ORDER! Teamwork Englewood Executive Director Honored As Neighborhood Hero
- Reprinted from www.englewoodportal.org, Oct 27, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS PERRY GUNN | Teamwork Englewood Executive Director Honored As Neighborhood Hero!
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Envision A Closing School As Place To Live, Work and Play? You bet!
- Norma Sanders, Oct 23, 2015
A closed school, made predominately of glass, an architecturual asset, to be transformed "as a place to live, work and play!"
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The big secret is out! #FomerlyCMW is Now #NP!
- Oct 23, 2015
The big secret is out! The Community Media Workshop #CMW is now are Public Narrative. We also have a new website. Head over to
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Englewood's Sonya Harper Appointed to 6th District State Rep Seat
- Reprinted from DNAInfo Andrea V. Watson, Oct 22, 2015
Committeemen appointed Englewood’s Sonya Harper, 34, to fill the vacant 6th District House seat Tuesday night.
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Madigan: Two Credit Downgrades in Three Days Make it Clear Rauner Needs to Focus on State Budget
- Oct 22, 2015
House Speaker Michael J. Madigan: Two Credit Downgrades in Three Days Make it Clear Rauner Needs to Focus on State Budget
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Auburn Gresham Game Night at Westcott Elementary A Solid GOLD Hit With Families!
- Norma Sanders, Oct 19, 2015, make a comment
Fall Family Game Night at Westcott Elementary another huge success for Auburn Gresham GOLD!
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Little Free Libraries Unveiled in Urban Southside Community
- Norma Sanders, Oct 16, 2015
Little Free Libraries Unveiled in Urban Southside Community
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Big Cuts on Tap at School Where One-Quarter of Students Are in Special Ed
- Reprinted from DNAInfo Andrea V. Watson, Oct 13, 2015
More than 70 Chicago special education teachers and aides could lose their jobs because of CPS budget cuts that are supposed to save $12 million, officials said. Approximately 160 schools would lose special education teachers, while 184 would lose aides, according to a CPS spreadsheet detailing the cuts. And some schools in the area will gain positions, including Auburn Gresham GOLD School, Clara Barton Elementary at 7650 S. Wolcott Ave., which could get six new positions.
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Jimmy's Vegan Cookies Launches At Whole Foods!
- Oct 13, 2015
TECHNICALLY SPEAKING, JIMMY'S VEGAN COOKIES WHOLE FOODS MARK LAUNCH | Tuesday, October 13th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Whole Foods Market, 1101 S. Canal , Chicago, IL. Let's join this young entrenuer, as he makes this next sweet move.
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ComEd Calls on Third Graders to Design Bill Envelope
- Oct 9, 2015
ComEd’s “Power of Pictures” Bill Envelope Drawing Contest, will close on Oct. 16 and the company is encouraging interested students to submit their entries for a chance to win a prize and have their picture featured for one month on ComEd bill envelopes.
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Just Checking: Valerie F. Leonard Discusses How Nonprofits Can Maintain Tax-Exempt Status
- Valerie F. Leonard, Oct 8, 2015
In response to the growing number of nonprofit organizations losing tax-exempt status, Valerie F. Leonard, will discuss nonprofit compliance on the state and federal levels on the Nonprofit “U” blog radio talk show. The show will stream live on Monday, October 12, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u. This episode will include an overview of required nonprofit reports, including the federal Form 990, registration with the Secretary of State and annual reports to the Attorney General. There will be opportunities for listeners to call in with questions and participate in live chats. Nonprofit professionals are especially encouraged to call in and share their stories and to ask questions. The live call in number is (347) 884-8121. The archived podcast will be available on BlogTalkRadio, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU, iTunes and Stitcher.
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THE CHICAGO PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES, SOLUTIONS AT 25
- Madison Schmaedeke, Oct 7, 2015
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Building Community Along My Street with Johnnie Williams STEP-UP Host
- Dr. Vanesa Scott-Thompson, Oct 7, 2015
As a resident of the south side Chicago community, Auburn Gresham since 1964, Ms. Johnnie Williams has seen a lot of changes over the years. Back when she was 13 years old the neighborhood represented a mix of approximately 50 percent mostly Irish families and the other half mostly black ones. It was her parents who purchased the multi-unit building that today she still lives in with her son, daughter-in-law and her two grand-kids in one unit, and her mother in the other unit.
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MAYOR EMANUEL, CCC CHANCELLOR CHERYL HYMAN ANNOUNCE SIX MORE UNIVERSITIES COMMIT TO SCHOLARSHIPS
- Daisy Franco, Oct 6, 2015
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One Day Cover Story Perspectives, A Disciplined Life & "I Am For Peace"
- Diana Shulla-Cose Founder and President, Perspectives Charter School, Oct 6, 2015
We are excited to share the announce that Perspectives and the “I Am For Peace” movement are the cover story of the latest issue of One Day — the alumni magazine of Teach For America (TFA). The printed edition was already sent out to more than 60,000 TFA alumni — some of you may have already received a copy — and will be available to the general public digitally soon.
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Dew the Right Thing: Habilitative Systems, Inc. CEO Discusses Mental Health, People With Disabilities and the State Budget Stalemate
- Valerie F. Leonard, Oct 5, 2015
Donald J. Dew, the CEO of Habilitative Systems, Inc. (HSI), will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, October 5, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit "U" is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development is the host. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u. The archived podcast will be available on BlogTalkRadio, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU, iTunes and Stitcher.
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Southwest Federation Block Clubs Hosts Englewood Seniors Empowerment Summit
- Sep 26, 2015
he Southwest Federation Block Clubs of Greater Englewood is hosting its 2nd Annual Englewood Empowerment Summit for the Englewood Seniors in the community and
beyond. The Englewood Senior Empowerment Summit will be held September 26, 2015, in U.S.Bank located on the 4th at 8:15W. 63rd St. (Between Halsted and Peoria) from 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m.
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Join us for a Trolley Tour of Auburn Gresham & Englewood! Saturday, September 26th!
- Sep 25, 2015
Join us for a Trolley Tour of Auburn Gresham & Englewood! Saturday, September 26th, 2015, Tours begin at Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s Auburn Gresham/Englewood Office 449 W 79th St | Chicago, Registration - 9:30-10:00am | First trolley leaves promptly at 10:15am | Last trolley leaves promptly at noon, For more information or to RSVP, please call (773)488-2004
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Annual Community Fair - Saturday, October 10
- Sep 24, 2015
Stop by St. Bernard Hospital on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Annual Community Fair.
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Updating Your Skills: Success for Nancy at Greater West Town
- Ellen Lindsey, Sep 17, 2015
Proof positive that adult education works to get people working! Read Nancy's story of success, in celebration of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Then call Greater West Town and start your own journey toward a career: 312-563-9570.
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Technology and Food Entrepreneurship with Riana Lynn Google - Code 2040 Entrepreneur in Residence
- reprinted from Bean Soup Times, Sep 16, 2015
Technology and Food Entrepreneurship with Riana Lynn Google - Code 2040 Entrepreneur in Residence, Sunday, September 27, 2016, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, at The Black Star Project, 3509 South King Drive.
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Are You An Auburn Gresham Parent? We Still Need Your Input!
- Sep 14, 2015
Are you a parent in Auburn Gresham? Auburn Gresham has the 5th highest rate of babies dying before their 1st birthday in the city. A group called "Courage to Love" is trying to figure out why. We're talking with parents about what they think, their thoughts on the community, their stressors, and how we could solve this problem. Contact us right away to particpate in our survey. We need your input! Contact Dominica McBride 312-394-9274 or dmcbride@be-come.org to participate in a short survey, get information or to become involved.
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ComEd Reopens Financial Assistance Satellite Sites to Continue Administering its CARE Funds to Eligible Customers
- Sep 14, 2015
Today ComEd is reopening satellite sites in local communities to continue administering available financial assistance funds through its CARE programs. With the reopening of CEDA and LIHEAP agencies, which also administer ComEd’s CARE programs, the temporary satellite sites provide additional access in low-income communities where customers can apply for help paying their electric bills. Nearly $1 million remain available for distribution in 2015.