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Congratulations To Our Neighborhood Heroes!
- NHS of Chicago lnelson@nhschicago, Oct 27, 2014
Greetings! Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) held its Annual Meeting and Neighborhood Leadership Awards program, "NHS @ 40: Deep Roots, Still Growing" on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the Bridgeport Art Center.
The event was attended by over 300 partners, volunteers, community leaders and neighborhood residents. The evening's program showcased nine Neighborhood Heroes and celebrated NHS' accomplishments.
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Someday Is Closer Than You Think
- mayra salazar, Oct 24, 2014
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Trick, Don’t Treat, Cyber Criminals
- mayra salazar, Oct 24, 2014
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Do Business with Whole Foods Market
- Oct 24, 2014
Whole Foods Market is partnering with the City and the Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation to host a three series workshop forum for small businesses. These workshops will help minimize the barriers of starting a business and to help businesses explore the opportunity of doing business with Whole Foods Market.
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Lyric Opera of Chicago to Perform at Simeon High
- Reprinted from DNAInfo by DNAInfo Staff October 24, 2014 5:29am, Oct 24, 2014
The 19th annual "Opera in the Neighborhoods" tour will be at Simeon, 8141 S. Vincennes Ave., on Oct. 28 for two performances of "The Brothers Grimm. Third through sixth grades at nearby Auburn Gresham GOLD School, Westcott Elementary, 409 W. 80th St., will walk down the street to attend the performance!
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This Saturday BACP Small Business Center's North Side Business Expo
- Oct 24, 2014
Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Small Business Center's North Side Business Expo this Saturday, October 25th, 10am to 1pm, at Truman College, 1145 West Wilson Ave, with special keynote speaker, Bill Kurtis. The City of Chicago invites small business owners and entrepreneurs to its first FREE North Side Small Business Expo with more than 30 exhibitors offering resources and workshops on including how to start or finance businesses and lots more!
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Get Covered IL, Year Two of Open Enrollment
- Oct 22, 2014
Join the team spearheading Get Covered Illinois' efforts for Year Two of Open Enrollment - including Illinois government community leaders and local health care experts - in a discussion of the latest updates regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact on the African American comunity. Wedensday, October 29th, 3:00-4:00pm, at the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S South Shore Drive, 60649. PLEASE RSVP BY Monday, October 27th, to IHIM.Media@@fleishman.com.
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Taking a Drastic Turn for the Better
- Ellen Lindsey, Oct 22, 2014
Graduate of Greater West Town’s Shipping & Receiving Program tells about overcoming skills deficits, lack of experience, and lack of opportunity, getting a job, advancing in his career, and starting to dream big…
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Fireside Chat Series: Conflict Resolution Informational
- Oct 20, 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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HACIA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OPENS ENROLLMENT FOR FREE CONTRACTOR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CONTRACT AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES.
- Cristina Aguirre, Oct 20, 2014
The Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) Scholarship Foundation in conjunction with the Institute for Workforce Education at St. Augustine College announced at a Press Conference on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 the beginning of a 6-month free Contractor Training Program. The Program aims to instruct 200 small business contractors throughout the Chicagoland area and provide career advancement to minority individuals working in the construction and contracting industries.
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Do Business with Whole Foods Market
- Oct 15, 2014
Whole Foods Market is partnering with the City and the Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation to host a three series workshop forum for small businesses. These workshops will help minimize the barriers of starting a business and to help businesses explore the opportunity of doing business with Whole Foods Market.
Note: these workshops are open to all businesses
TO REGISTER NOW, CLICK HERE. (space is limited)
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GED Classes Start October 20th Call To Register!
- Fitzgerald Craan, Oct 14, 2014
Free GED Classes, sponsored by St. Sabina Employment Resources Center, 7909 S. Racine, 60620, Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. Classes begin October 20, 2014. There is still room. Please Call 773-783-3760 to schedule and appointment.
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Neighborhood Fireside Chat on Conflict Resolution
- Oct 13, 2014
Please attend a Community 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, 7801 S. State Street, Urban Partnership Bank (Second Floor), 2 pm – 4 pm. For more information or to RSVP your attendance, please call (773) 483-3696 or email acruz@gagdc.org.
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Beyond October | How Far Have We Come?
- Edwin Villa, Oct 7, 2014
Join Metropolitan Chicago, Breast Cancer Task Force, at "Beyond October, How Far Have We Come," event on October 30, 2014, to learn about the current state of breast cancer disparities for women of color in Chicago. 4515 S. Michigan Ave, 9:00am - 12:00pm. Free mammograms for the uninsured. Walgreens will be providing flu shots and blood pressure checks.
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"I Am for Peace" A Student-Led Documentary Film Premiere
- Sep 25, 2014
This has been the rallying cry of Perspectives Charter School students’ “I Am For Peace” campaign, which culminates with the Perspectives “I Am For Peace” Premiere on October 24th, 5:30-9:30pm. This event, at the Lacuna Artist Lofts in Pilsen, will celebrate the premiere of our student-led 15-minute “I Am For Peace” documentary. I hope you can join us!
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The Affordable Care Act One Year Later
- Sep 25, 2014
The Center for Community Health and Vitality and the University of Chicago Medicine presents, "The AThe Affordable Care Act, One Year Later." Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 1:00-4:00pm, at the AKArana Community Service Center, 6220 S. Ingleside Ave. See details to register!
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Auburn Gresham Health Fair On The Block Sept. 25th!
- Sep 22, 2014
The bi-annual Health Fair on the block will be held, Thursday, September 25th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, right on 79th Street between Racine and Loomis. Join us for free health screenings and to get lots of information on how to improve your health and stretngthen the health of our community. For more information, please call 773.358.6308. Free giveaways! Tell your friends, colleagues and neighbors to come join us.
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The "King" Farley "JackMaster" Funk To Close 79th Street RenFest With Largest Street Party of the Summer!
- Sep 5, 2014, make a comment
Rain or shine, see you on the 9', that's the 9th Annual Renaissance Festival in Auburn Gresham between 79th Racine and Loomis, September 6, 10:00am-7:00pm. The "KING" Farley "Jack Master" Funk, will close the festival with the largest street HOUSE PARTY of the summer! Come Party in Peace. For more info go to www.gagdc.org. See you on the 9!
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WVON Radio: The Affordable Care Act and You!
- Susan Peters, Sep 5, 2014
WVON listeners are invited to Join Dr. Miller and guests for this important discussion on the Affordable Care Act, by calling 773-591-1690, Saturday, September 6, 2014, on WVON Radio from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Twitter: #doctoroncall during the 9th Annual Rennaissance Festival!
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Chicago's Community Kitchens Job Training Program
- Sep 4, 2014
Chicago's Community Kitchens Training classes begin monthly! Training sessions meet Monday - Friday, 7am-4pm. The 14-week training program is offered at NO COST for accepted applicatnts. Training is held at the Greater Chicago Food Deepository, 4100 West Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL, 60632.
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Neighborhood Public Service Announcement For 79th Street RenFest Produced By KKC
- Sep 3, 2014
Please listen to this new, hot-off-presses PSA for the 9th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival! Give it a listen, and make sure to come to this south side iconic festival this Saturday, Sept. 6th, right here on West 79th Street. Share, Post and Tweet! Many Thanks! Carlos Nelson, Executive Director, Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation
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City of Chicago 2015 Roof and Porch Assistance Intake Process Starts 9/4!
- Sep 2, 2014
Please note that the City of Chicago's Roof and Porch Program has been changed from its longstanding January 1st "call in" date to September 4, 2014, by calling 311. Click on full story to download the flier and share.
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Target Area Expands Personnel Capacity
- Sep 2, 2014
On Friday, August 29th, 2014, a Graduation Celebration was held for the first lady of the Ambassadors for Christ World Outreach Ministries. Debra Stanford, now known as Dr. Debra Stanford after receiving her Ph.D., was celebrated by a host of friends and supporters at a banquet in the AFC Building at 79th & Ashland in the Auburn Gresham community.
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Welcome Back Chicago Public School Students!
- Sep 2, 2014
Welcome new and returning students returning back to your neighborhood or school of choice Chicago Public School (CPS). Have a great school year!
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Get On Board Auburn Gresham Trolley Tour 8.30.14
- Aug 25, 2014
Come get your passport and explore the community Auburn Gresham with us! A moring full of history of the pillars of Auburn Auburn Gresham, Speak to realtors and mortgage lenders about what it really takes to own a resident or business property. Free Breakfast. great raffle prizes, with all your passport stamps. Join us for this historic event, Saturday August 30th, 773.483.3696 to save a set for yourself and family!