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GADC and 006th District Host Small Business Forum 2015
- Jun 9, 2015
GADC and 006th Distrct Host Small Business Forum 2015, June 9th, 7808 S. Halsted, 006th District Community Room. Come hear about City of Chicago and local services available to businesses. Come early or come anytime between 10:00 - 1:30pm, open flow. Stay tuned for the Agenda. All are welcome!
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Brenda's Secret Sauce
- Valerie F. Leonard, Jun 8, 2015
Brenda Palms Barber, CEO of the North Lawndale Employment Network on Chicago’s West Side, will be the featured guest on Brenda’s Secret Sauce, the first episode of Nonprofit “U”. Palms Barber moved to Chicago 15 years ago and started the North Lawndale Employment Network to assist returning citizens transition back to society through employment and other resources. She found a community that ranked in the top 6 in the state with respect to prisoners returning home. Today, her clients as a group have a recidivism rate of 6% compared to 43% for the country. Under her leadership, NLEN has grown from 2 to 21 employees, and provides job training and financial literacy to over 2,000 men and women. She launched the Sweet Beginnings social enterprise, which produces local honey and skincare products under the beelove brand, where 383 returning citizens have been employed, since 2007.
What’s in Brenda’s secret sauce? “Call-in to the show at (347) 884-8121 and find out”, Leonard said. Listeners should tune in to BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u.
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ANNUAL "BUY BLACK BUSINESS" PARADE/MILLION DOLLAR MARCH
- Jun 5, 2015
In Honor of Rev. Dr. Webb Evans, join MIN. RAHIM ETON AND THE UNITED AMERICAN PROGRESS ASSOCIATION (U.A.P.A.), IN OUR ANNUAL, "BUY BLACK BUSINESS" PARADE/MILLION DOLLAR MARCH, SATURDAY JUNE 6, 2015, Starts at 79th Perry and ends at 79th Hermitage, 12:00 NOON.
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Electric Supply Costs for ComEd Customers Set to Decrease on June 1
- Jun 2, 2015
Company launches informative video explaining electricity rates
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Get Into The Act With Older Americans Month
- mayra salazar, May 29, 2015
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Registration Open for City Colleges of Chicago Summer and Fall 2015 Terms
- Nikole Muzzy, May 29, 2015
Chicagoans who want a quality, affordable education to prepare for further college or career can register now for the Summer and Fall 2015 semesters at City Colleges of Chicago. Student can register for courses today. Summer classes begin June 3, 2015.
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Showing Compassion For People With Disabilities
- mayra salazar, May 29, 2015
May is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive and fatal neurological disease that attacks the body’s ability to control muscle movement by ceasing the transmission of messages to muscles.
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Put Your Summer to Work!
- Ellen Lindsey, May 28, 2015
Greater West Town's Wood Products Manufacturing Training prepares individuals in 15 weeks for entry-level positions as skilled cabinetmaker apprentices, bench carpenters, machine operators, CNC operators, assemblers, solid surface counter fabricators. M-F, full time. Next class starts late June. Job Placement Services Included. Great careers start here!!! Call 312-563-9570.
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Coming Soon: Nonprofit "U" Blog Radio Talk Show
- Valerie F. Leonard, May 27, 2015
Please complete my survey so that I can produce a talk show that is timely and relevant. Your assistance is appreciated. Read story to click on survey link...
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One Million Degrees Partners with Allstate to Launch New Summer Academic and Professional Acceleration Program at Kennedy King
- May 26, 2015
One Million Degrees Partners with Allstate to Launch New Summer Academic and Professional Acceleration Program Summer Ramp-Up Program will jumpstart success for more than 150 low-income students at Kennedy-King College. Students can apply online at www.onemilliondegrees.org/the-program/apply.
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Honoring Our Service Members On Memorial Day
- mayra salazar, May 22, 2015
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Oak Street Health Looking for Vendors for Upcoming Senior Fair!
- Mark Sciacca, May 20, 2015
Oak Street Health Looking for vendors, for a huge Senior Fair on Saturday June 27th, 2015 from 10:00am to 4:00pm within the Westport Commons Shopping Plaza located at 3348 W. 87th Street Chicago, IL 60652. Contact Mark Sciacca, Community Relations ManagerOak Street Health, www.oakstreethealth.com
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Applications Still Open for Chicago Teens Paid "GADC MAPSCorps" Internships with After School Matters®
- May 18, 2015
Applications still oprn for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Summer Paid Apprenticeship Programs and Internships with After School Matters®. Teens can search and apply for Summer programs online at www.afterschoolmatters.org. Search for MAPSCorps @ Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, to apply for a local STEM internship program right here in your community. All After School Matters programs are free and open to Chicago teen residents who are at least 14 years of age (16 years of age for internships) and who are entering or currently enrolled in high school.
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Website Boot Camp for Non-profits
- May 15, 2015
Website Bootcamp, May 28th, 6-8pm, Daley Library, 733 N Kedzie. Learn and discuss current website trends that impact your nonprofit/social impact website.
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Dance Studio Owner Wants to Sell African Goods, Help Organize Ghana Tours
- Reprinted from DNAInfo, By Andrea Watson, May 13, 2015
The 29-year-old opened Rhythms Within U Dance and Fitness Studio, 8530 S. Racine Ave., in February with the help of her mother, Sharron Hill. The studio offers a variety of the usual classes such as belly dance, Zumba, total body boot camp and more.
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Useful Photo Cheat Sheet for Social Media Posting
- May 13, 2015
Useful Photo Guidelines for Social Media Posting
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Auburn Gresham Merit Teen, is all the Pizzicato!
- Reprinted from DNAInfo, By Stephanie Lulay | May 12, 2015, May 12, 2015
Music Opened Doors to Selective Enrollment Schools, for one Auburn Gresham Merit Teen. Read her story...
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ComEd, Chicago Park District & City’s Favorite Cultural Organizations “Switch on Summer” at Buckingham Fountain
- Katrina Parker, May 12, 2015
Buckingham Fountain turned on to mark official start of summer
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HARP & HAMP have been EXTENDED through 2016
- Sika Pryor Communications specialist Office of congressional affairs & communications Federal Housin, May 11, 2015
On Friday, Many 8th, FHFA Director Watt announced that the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) and the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) have been extended through 2016.
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Give The Gift Of Time And Love This Mother’s Day
- Mayra Salazar, May 8, 2015
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Empowering Youth To Live Healthy Lifestyles Summit
- Norma Sanders, May 7, 2015
Empowering Youth To Live Health Lifestyles Summit, May 14, 6-9pm, at the Gary Comer Youth Center. This is the Community Grand Round (CGR) you don't want to miss. This will be a YOUTH developed and led SUMMIT! It will expose you to topics of obesity, violence, sexually transmitted and infectious diseases and asthma. Hurry, the YOUTH SUMMIT Registration is filling up!
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GADC How-To Series: Set-up A Portable Sound System
- Norma Sanders, May 7, 2015
Thinngs you need to know: How To Set-up A Portable Sound System. This human touch demonstration will assist you in setting up a Passport PD-150 sound system. It will also help set-up units with similar components. Enjoy!
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Illinois Utilities Join Forces to Make Customers Aware of Scam Artists Posing as Utility Workers
- May 7, 2015
Warmer temperatures lead to increased scam activity
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The Chicago Community Trust’s "On the Table 2015" begins a yearlong campaign to celebrate everyday philanthropists – people like us!
- May 7, 2015
Celebrating everyday the Chicago's 100th Years at an On The Table Event
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Alta Staff
- Alan Skinner, May 6, 2015
Beyond the benifits and working with great people, Alta Staff will also work with you if you have record. They will work to match you with opputunties that fit your interest and skills. With Alta Staff you the ability to experience a variety of work environments, develop your resume, and make valuable contacts and references.