Something’s Off: Acknowledging and Responding to Mental Illness
Did you know that the U.S. rates #1 in the world for most mental illnesses?
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GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER (GSFC) OF THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (SAIC) PRESENTS NEW 35MM PRINT OF BLACK MOBVIES
Going beyond its Black Harvest Film Festival in August, Gene Siskel Film Center presents new, restored, and popular films to celebrate the Black experience year-round.
17th Ward Office Closed in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday
In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the 17th Ward office will close early at 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 27th and will re-open at 9:00a.m. on Monday, December 2nd.
G.E.M.S. Mentoring Program Accepting More Girls, Hurry the Deadline Dec. 3rd!
The Ark for St. Sabina GEMS Mentoring Program is inviting girls 13-17 to join us. Hurry, the deadline is December 3rd and space is limited.
Earn IRS Tax Certification for Free with Ladder Up
Ready to make a difference? Volunteer at the tax site, with Ladder Up! Email volunteer@goladderup.org or call 312-409-1555.
Community Health Focus Hour – Syphilis: Alive, Kicking and Often Untreated
Did you know that Chicago has the second highest rate of syphilis in the country, and the South Side rates are 9 times the national average.
MAPSCorps, Apply for Alumni Council by Sept. 30th!
We’re gearing up to start the second year of the MAPSCorpos Alumni Council. If you participated in a MAPSCorps After School Matters program in 2019 or a prior year, consider signing up by 9/30.
WVON1690AM: Community Health Needs Assessment and The Impact of Violence Prevention Programming
On September 14th, Urban Health Initiative leaders, along with the Director of Community Health and Vitality, and two community leaders, will discuss community health priorities as defined in the recently published Community Health Needs Assessment.
Press Conference Sept 4th #EndGunViolence
We are organizing a National Rally to #EndGunViolence and to pressure Congress to pass gun safety laws in D.C. We can’t do this work alone, therefore, we are asking our Chicago partners to unite with us as we call on Congress to stop ignoring this public health crisis and hold Congress accountable for not taking action in passing common-sense gun safety laws.
The Strong Futures Employment Program
Strong Futures is a workforce initiative that is aimed at providing stability to opportunity youth, severely disconnected youth, and/or justice-involved youth by providing connection to full-time employment and employment retention.