“A minority entrepreneur will get one year at 1871 and $40,000 of seed capital thanks to a donation by Google to Code2040, a non-profit aimed at helping monitories who want to enter the tech field. “”The Entrepreneur-in-Residence program provides another important resource at 1871 to support underserved communities across Chicago,”” added 1871 CEO Howard A. Tullman.
Roundy’s, Inc. (“Roundy’s”) (RNDY), a leading grocer in the Midwest, welcomed customers to its newest Mariano’s location in Evergreen Park, Ill., at 6 a.m. February 3, 2015. Located at 2559 West 95th Street, near the corner of 95th Street and South Maplewood Ave., Mariano’s will offer Evergreen Park and nearby south Chicago neighborhoods fresh, local and exclusive grocery offerings.
Black History Month is here! It is time to celebrate African American culture and the significant African American’s that have fought for the freedoms and rights that are in place today. Let’s celebrate the good in the community by sharing stories and events all month on www.auburngreshamportal.org!
Nearly 5,000 Chicago fifth grade students are becoming Super Energy Savers through a joint education program offered by ComEd and Peoples Gas. Super Savers, a FREE science, engineering and mathematics (STEM) based curriculum, developed for fifth grade students, will teach thousands of students about the importance of energy efficiency, and allow them to share money- and energy-saving tips with their families.
Last year, we held a popular Fireside Chat topic, to discuss “SAFETY” in our community. Back by popular demand “Safety Techniques” with Herman Nelson, will be held Tuesday, February 3rd, 2:30pm, at 7801 S. State, Urban Partnership Community Room. RSVP 773-483-3696. Open to the public, so please spread the word!
New Pisgah M.B. Church is holding its annual fundraiser, Valentine’s Prayer Breakfast, Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 9:30am, at Mr. G’s Supper Club & Entertainment Center, 1547 West 87th Street. All you can eat breakfast & brunch. Open to all!
“I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King’s Unfinished Agenda – Completing the Dream, celebrate at the 25th annual PUSH Excel Scholarship breakfast. To purchase tickets, visit www.pushexcel.org
2015 COMMUNITY FIRESIDE CHATS, BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! These FREE community events are designed for community residents, school leaders, local business owners and organization staffs and friends of GADC. As part of our comprehensive community work, the CHATS will allow us to network, learn, and share around meaningful and informative topics that you are interested in! The first community event is, Tuesday, January 13th, 5:30pm, at Urban Partnership Bank Community Room, 7801 S. State Street, January’s Fireside HEALTHY CHAT, topic “YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH”, Featuring World Renown Nutritionist, KARYN CALABRESE! Don’t delay, RSVP 773.483.3696.
ComEd customers looking to reduce their energy use and save money on their electric bill can turn to the electric company’s Smart Ideas program for a variety of energy-saving solutions.
