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Auburn Gresham MAPSCorps 2014 Field Team In Place
- Norma Sanders, Jun 18, 2014
Auburn Gresham MAPSCorps 2014 Field Coordinator Team is in Place. Thanks University of Chicago and Afterschool Matters (ASM) for this continued STEM partnership for our youth. We are excited about our team assignment!
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Good news for Medicaid: Adult dental under Medicaid is restored!
- illinoishealthmatters.org June 5, 2014, Jun 18, 2014
Illinois is showing dedication to a culture of coverage and continuous improvement of the healthcare environment.?? The recent good news for Medicaid: Adult dental under Medicaid is restored! Take care of those chompers.
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Supporting Chicago's Entrepreneurs: Marketplace Brings New Health Coverage Options
- Mary Timmel Midwest, reprinted from June 2, 2014 blog, Jun 18, 2014
Illinois’ new health insurance marketplace is open for business, and it’s already providing small business owners and their employees with improved options for affordable coverage. Open enrollment for 2015 begins on November 15. In the meantime, employees and self-employed folks can use an online calculator to determine if they’re eligible for a subsidy to help cover the cost of insurance for coverage in 2015.
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Chicago Urban League Citywide Job Fair June 18th
- Jun 16, 2014
Chicago Urban League Citywide Job Fair: Join us on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the UIC Forun for our Citywide Job Fair. Representatives from over 50 companies will be present ready to meet and hire you! The event will take place at the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60607. For more infomation visit our website at www.TheChicagaoUrbanLeague.org.
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Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS Join to Bring Free HIV Testing to Chicago in support of National HIV Testing Day June 27
- Jun 16, 2014
As part of its ongoing commitment to fight HIV/AIDS, Walgreens is collaborating with Greater Than AIDS to help offer free HIV testing in support of National HIV Testing Day, June 27. Free testing provided by health departments and AIDS service organizations will be available to the public with no appointment necessary at 27 Walgreens stores in Chicago. For more information, including a complete list of participating Walgreens locations, visit www.greaterthan.org/walgreens.
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Englewood Principal Chosen for Community Service Honor
- Reprinted from DNAInfo By Wendell Hutson on June 11, 2014 8:04am, Jun 11, 2014
An Englewood educator became the first principal Tuesday to receive the Al Ward Spirit and Giving Award in its 11-year history.This year's recipient of the annual award from the nonprofit Communities In Schools of Chicago is Patricia McCann, principal of Benjamin Mays Academy, 6656 S. Normal Blvd.
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This Is Our Time 2 Take A Stand!
- Faith Community of St. Sabina, Jun 9, 2014
End of the the school year march to demand PEACE IN THE STREETS. We invite people throughout Chicago to stand up and declare their commitment to occupy our streets this Summer to bring about PEACE. Join us Friday, June 13, 2014, 7:00pm at 78th Place & Throop. First 500 people will receive a free t-shirt begining at 6:00pm.
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Westcott Familes, Auburn Gresham GOLD Mini Camp Registration is Open!
- Jun 6, 2014
Auburn Gresham GOLD ENRICHMENT PROGRAM K-3RD—SUMMER 2014 - Programs are being offered from July 1st through July 24th from 9:00am-3:00pm. All enrichment programs will take place at the Westcott Elementary School located at 409 West 80th Street. You MUST currently attend Westcott to participate. Call Mrs. Robinson at 773.483.3696 to sign-up.
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"I am for Peace" Student-Led Campaign to Spread Peace on Chicago's South Side
- David Terry - reprinted pscedu.org, Jun 3, 2014
Students launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund a film about the power of youth to reclaim their community from violence and save lives.
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HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention
- Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2014
In the United States each year, there are about 17,000 women and 9,000 men affected by HPV-related cancers. Many of these cancers could be prevented with vaccination.
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Race To Retirement
- mayra salazar, May 30, 2014
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Older Americans Benefit From My Social Security
- mayra salazar, May 30, 2014
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National Day of Civic Hacking May 31 - June 1
- May 30, 2014
This weekend - May 31 to June 1 - over 100 citites around the world will host hackathons, data jams and meetups in order to improve their commuities and governments that serve them. Join a civic tech group in Chicago and be apart of solutions in your neighborhood.
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Auburn Gresham Mikva Students CAN'T KEEP CALM!
- Norma Sanders, May 28, 2014
Susuana Vasquez, Executive Director, LISC Chicago and her team, stated it best for the local Auburn Gresham, Mikva Challenge, Elev8 graduating seniors, "Great t-shirts." They earned them. Check them out and Congratulations to all our Elev8 and PSCEDU graduating seniors!
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Chicago! Memorial Day Isn't Just A Break From Work
- May 26, 2014
Celebrate the holiday by remembering our fallen soldiers, remembering residents who lost their lives for our peace and by acting to make America better. Celebrate by making our neighborhoods better. Little known fact, 80% of us are exhibiting Peace in our Auburn Gresham streets. As you celebrate the fallen, focus on this fact, celebrate the fallen and Peace, Monday, May 26, 2014, and every day.
Volutneer to Help Veterans
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Auburn Gresham Spring "Health Fair On The Block"
- Norma Sanders, May 23, 2014
Take a look at our Auburn Gresham Spring Health Fair on the Block 2014 pictures. It was a beautiful day for celebrating good health and wellness in the community.
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Faster Benefit Decisions For Veterans
- Mayra Salazar, May 23, 2014
On Memorial Day, as we pay tribute to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we also share some news about Social Security disability benefits for veterans with disabilities: a new expedited disability process.
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61st Street Farmers Market NOW OPEN every Saturday!
- May 20, 2014
WE DOUBLE LINK PURCHASES! The 61st Street Farmers Market takes place every Saturday—rain or shine—from mid-May through mid-December, from 9am-2pm. During the outdoor season, which lasts through the end of October, the Market is located on 61st Street between Dorchester and Blackstone Avenues. In November, December, January, February, March, and April the Market goes indoors at the Experimental Station. Entry is on Blackstone Avenue.
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Apply Now! Teen Summer Jobs @Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation
- May 20, 2014
Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) is is a MAPSCorps intern worksite, for the 5th year! To apply for one of our dynamic Mapper positions, go to After School Matters (ASM) website for teens, search for MapsCorps, select the MAPSCorps @ Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation location and apply! Deadline is soon approaching! For more information download flyer below or contact Norma Sanders at 773.483.3696.
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Veterans To Careers Recruiting Event
- Veterans Forward at National Able Network, May 19, 2014
Dear Veteran, Please join us at the next Veterans Forward Career Workshop May 22-23 at 567 W. Lake Street in Chicago from 10am to 4pm. This event is free and open to all Veterans. The workshop includes dynamic job training and skill that you can put to use immediately to help you. You will have a chance to immediately put these skills to work with local businesses at our hiring event on the second day. Please register in advance online or call 855-994-8300 to sign up. Please bring your DD214, government issued ID, and your current resume. Lunch will be provided both days.
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Spring Health Fair "On The Block" Auburn Gresham
- May 17, 2014
Join Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, May 22nd, 10am-2pm on 79th Racine with Auburn Gresham Gold School™ and Elev8 programs as they present the Spring Health Fair on the Block. This bi-annual fair will have lots of health-related vendors and professionals offering free material and key information about your health. Come out and take advantage of numerous health screenings too!
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The Community Breaks Bread With Trust
- May 8, 2014
On the Table is a Chicago region event held on May 12, to unite us as a community and discuss our future. Are you hosting and On The Table discussion in Auburn Gresham and need concerning and trusting residents, businesses or youth to attend? Post your On The Table event on the portal and be specific on date, time, and number of folks you can handle at your table!
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Illinois Passes the Half Million Mark for Health Coverage Under the ACA
- Sabrina Miller, May 5, 2014
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today released numbers for the six-month open enrollment period that show that more than half a million people in Illinois have obtained health coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Chicago City of Learning Summer Sign-up Event
- May 1, 2014
Learn about, sample and sign-up for summer programs at Destination Chicago, a festival of doing and making for all ages, Saturday, May 10th, 2014, at Jones College Prep, from 11am-4pm. Bring your completed Spring Exploration Ticket to be entered into a raffle for great prizes, including iPad Minis. Expiration Tickets are available at ChicagoCityofLearning.org.
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Book by Auburn Gresham Resident to be Released
- Apr 30, 2014
Notice of book release by community resident