In honor of Black History Month, ComEd launched its “Power of One” campaign to recognize unsung heroes, like Diane, who are making a difference in the community. The campaign profiles 28 inspiring Chicago-area “Neighborhood Heroes,” and their unique stories of how they are powering lives. Including our very own Auburn Gresham, Englewood, West Chatham and Chatham!
GADC invites the Auburn Gresham, Greater Grand Crossing, Chatham and surrounding communities to attend one of our upcoming “Obama Care” open enrollment health insurance enrollment days, in our offices located at 7903 S. Racine, Feb. 19th, 10:00am-2:00pm!
Jewel-Osco Partners with African-American Vendors to Celebrate Black History Month and Marks the 15th annual observance with events featuring tastings, live music, donations & special guests. The celebration kicked off on Thursday, February 6th from 3pm-7pm at the Jewel-Osco at 87 W. 87th Street in Chicago, IL. On Sunday, Following the kick-off event, the Black History Month celebration will continue with a series of in-store culinary events featuring authentic African -American dishes. The events will take place: 2/16, 11730 S. Marshfield, Chicago, 1:00PM-5:00PM and Sunday, 2/23, 7530 S Stony Island, Chicago, 1:00PM-5:00PM.
If you are a caregiver, please join us and discuss ways you find time to care for yourself or talk about what you need as a caregiver. Friday, January 31st, 7801 S. State Community Room, 6:00pm to 7:45pm. RSVP 773.483.3696. Be part of this “Fireside Chat” series where we talk about hot topics that are important to you!
Motivated Job Seekers, please come to a special WIA (Workforce Investment Act) Program Orientation, MONDAY, January 27th, at St. Sabina Church 1210 W. 78th Street, begins at 10:00am. Bring recent resume and short history of employment and career goals.
Attention job seekers, Chicago Department of Aviation will host a Concession Job Fair at O’Hare International Airport on January 13 and 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If you are among those without financial confidence and you haven’t started to save for retirement already, now is the time to begin – no matter what your age.
Listen to WVON 1690, started today at 3:00-4:00pm, on iheart radio. We are still talking about Affordable Care Act. There is still time to sign-up for coverage, today until 11:59am (on-line), for coverage to start on January 1, 2014. Illinois hotline will be staffed until 10:00pm, December 23rd to assist.
A holiday outreach to provide free dinners to elders, adults, children and families of the community. TODAY December 17, 2013, at BJ’s Market & Bakery 79th & Racine, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. All are welcome!
The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) currently has three seniors from the Easter Seals Community Service Employment Program program. This week we are highlighting the front desk coordinator, Mrs. Dixon, for her commitment to community.
