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New Level 1 Adult Trauma Center Planned for Chicago’s South Side Communities
- Sep 11, 2015
Sinai Health System and the University of Chicago Medicine Partner to Provide Trauma Care Services at Holy Cross Hospital.
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Think Big: UIC’s Kate Pravera Discusses the Next 5 Things in Nonprofit Management
- Valerie F. Leonard, Sep 10, 2015
Kate Pravera, the Founder and Academic Director of the UIC Certificate in Nonprofit Management program, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, September 14, 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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10th Annual Auburn Gresham 79th Street Renaissance Festival
- Sep 9, 2015
Join us September 12th, from 10am - 7pm, for the 10th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival. This milestone year WE are celebrating the 10 Year Journey: Revitilization of Culture & Community, Ecomonic Development, Housing & Architecture, Education, Local Businesses, Seniors & Youth Residents, on-going Peace and Collective Change. Join us in the celebration of the journey, as we kick-off in OUR Community, YOUR VOICE MATTERS, come share OUR Renaissance Story...
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Southside's largest 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament #79thStreetRenFest
- SWISH DREAMS and GAGDC, Sep 6, 2015
Join the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation and SWISH DREAMS for the Southside's largest 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, at the 10th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival, September 12th, from 10am-5:00pm. FREE, Must register at www.swishdreams.org, Ages 8-16, Boys and Girls!
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SWISH DREAMS Free Cheer & Dance Clinic at #79thStreetRenFest
- Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC), Sep 6, 2015
SWISH DREAMS and GAGDC presents FREE CHEER & DANCE CLINIC, at Saturday, Sept. 12th from 10a-4p. Must register at www.swishdreams.org to participate!
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Back To School Gift Full of Family Traditions
- Sep 5, 2015
Last week, a dad visited our Stationery Store, in Barrington, Illinois to purchase another fountain pen for himself and ended up adding to an old family back to school tradtion.
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Sowing Seeds of Greatness: Chicago Youth Centers’ Kimberly George Shares Critical Success Factors for Improving College Retention Rates Among Urban Youth
- Valerie F. Leonard, Aug 27, 2015
Kimberly George, a Teen Worker/College Readiness Specialist with CYC ABC Polk Brothers Youth Center, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, August 31, 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, iTunes and Stitcher.
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Register for the Free Black Star Project's Fall Math Boot Camp for 5th- through 8th-grade students
- Black Star Project, Aug 25, 2015
Math Boot Camp is a tutoring program for 5th- through 8th-grade students with a strong focus on reviewing and reinforcing math fundamentals while building problem solving skills. If you are interested in registering for this program, please call 773.285.9600 for more information.
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Collins’ plan requiring charter schools to disclose criminal investigations becomes law
- Aug 17, 2015
State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) hailed the governor’s signing of legislation she sponsored to require organizations that seek to open charter schools in Illinois to disclose any ongoing criminal or civil investigations into their activities.
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Social Security Turns 80
- mayra salazar, Aug 13, 2015
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College Scholarships with a September Deadline
- Reprinted See Links to Various Sites, Aug 13, 2015
Money for College: College Scholarships with a September Deadline courtesy of JLV College Counseling.
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Census Bureau Makes Community Assets Count on Nonprofit “U”
- Valerie F. Leonard, Aug 12, 2015
Ileana Serrano, Data Dissemination Specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, August 17, 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 podcast will be archived on iTunes, BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU and Stitcher.
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GADC Looking to Immediately Hire A Health Coordinator!
- Tenisha Jones, Aug 11, 2015
GADC seeks to hire a (full time) skilled professional who will be responsible for implementing and monitoring health program efforts, that enable students to receive health services and achieve school compliance rates. This is an immediate opening. See full story for details.
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Julian D King Gift Foundation HEALTH FAIR AND SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVE AWAY
- Aug 11, 2015
On August 14 from 10am-3pm, the Julian D King Gift Foundation will give away school supplies at the Kroc Center Chicago to celebrate “Hatch Day” and the Back to School Health Fair. Through this event needy families can get prepared for the upcoming school year with health checkups and services, and school supplies.
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Tollway Positions Available, Apply by August 24th!
- Aug 11, 2015
The Tollway has introduced a NEW update to our application process, which you can read more about below. Please send this information to everyone you know, post it on your websites and Facebook pages, and “tweet” about it! There are lots of people who are searching for jobs who would love to know about these opportunities.
The completed Illinois Tollway Employment Application is due Monday, August 24, 2015 and can be completed on our on-line application system, which can be found at the www.illinoistollway.com under ‘Employment Opportunities’, or mailed or hand-delivered to Human Resources, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
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100K Opportunities Initiative CHICAGO | Jobs Youth 16-24
- Aug 6, 2015
The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative is an effort that is committed to helping young adults who are not in school find jobs and get connected to employment services and resources. In the Chicagoland area, at least 1,000 young adults will be hired over the next 18 months. #StartSomewhere First Opportunity Fair & Forum Coming to Chicago on Aug. 13, Hosted by Common!
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At Your Service
- Valerie F. Leonard, Aug 6, 2015
Crystal Sowemimo, the Community Outreach and Development VISTA with Holsten Human Capital Development, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, August 10, 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 podcast will be archived on iTunes, BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU and Stitcher.
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Chicago Job Vacancies Rise at the Fastest Rate in Court Reporting
- Aug 5, 2015
An independent study by Ducker Worldwide reveals that by 2018, there will be a demand for over 1,900 court reporters in Chicago.
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Supporting Our Youth, Protecting Our Future
- mayra salazar, Jul 31, 2015
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Find Security With A Solid Retirement Plan
- mayra salazar, Jul 31, 2015
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Half a Century of Help With Medicare
- Mayra Salazar, Jul 30, 2015
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Report For Duty By Reporting Fraud
- Mayra Salazar, Jul 30, 2015
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Connecting the Dots
- Valerie F. Leonard, Jul 29, 2015
Dan Bassill, President and CEO of Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, August 3, 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 podcast will be archived on BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU and Stitcher.
Monday’s episode will provide an overview of how the Tutor/Mentor Institute LLC is creating tutor/mentoring hubs to “transport” low income children from poverty to careers. There will be opportunities for listeners to call in with questions and participate in live chats. Nonprofit professionals, and educators are encouraged to call in and share their stories. The live call in number is (347) 884-8121.
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National Women's Veterans United of Illinois (NWVU) Ribbon Cutting On July 25
- Jul 28, 2015
Women veterans in Illinois now have their own community center. City, state and community leaders joined members of “National Women Veterans United” to cut the ribbon for the Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The Center is located at 7907-09 South Racine Chicago, IL 60620.
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ADA 25 Chicago launches a first-of-its-kind Leadership Institute for People with Disabilities
- Jul 27, 2015
July 26th marked the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law, sparking a new era of civil rights for people with disabilities in the U.S. In Chicago, a network of organizations is committing to new programs and initiatives, under ADA 25 Chicago, to fulfill the promise of the ADA, particularly in the areas of education, employment, community inclusion and technology.