Make Sure You Are Counted! Complete the US Census in 2020!
The reference day used for the census, will be April 1, 2020
Community Highlights
Coronavirus is crippling Chicago’s census outreach
The coronavirus is stymying Chicago’s efforts to improve its count in the 2020 census, in Chicago and across IL.
New Report Identifies Ways That Communities Can Advance Health Equity
Communities can have a powerful impact on the health of its residents. Attached is some great resources to help promote Healthy Chicago 2.0 work around health equity.
March Grand Rounds “Memory Loss, Caregiving, & Staying Active in Older Age”
Community Grand Rounds is the premier program of the Center for Community Health and Vitality (CCHV), March 14, 2020, 731 E. 63rd, 11;30am – 2:00pm.
Chicago DPD is accepting applications for three open City Planner positions!
DPD is accepting applications for three open City Planner positions. Applications will be accepted until Thursday, March 5th.
Green Era Educational NFP Applies to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to help fund environmental cleanup activities
Green Era Educational NFP is submitting an application to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Revolving Loan Fund to help fund the environmental cleanup activities at 650 West 83rd Street, Chicago, IL.
Ladder Up Free Tax Site Opens Today February 1, 2020 at Thurgood Marshall Library
Free Tax Prep services available through the Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program February 1 – April 15.
GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER (GSFC) OF THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (SAIC) SCREENINGS AND EVENTS, JANUARY 31-MARCH 5, 2020
Black History Month film programs of interest are LOVE AND BASKETBALL, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK (both part of series A Fine Romance), Chicago premieres of CANE RIVER, GOLDIE, and FAHAVALO, MADAGASCAR 1947, and Avant-Noir, the latter program presented as part of Conversations at the Edge Celebrate Valentine’s Day all month with a variety of love stories in A Fine Romance Open-captioned screenings of HONEY BOY will be presented on February 7 and 10 and FLEABAG on February 17
City of Chicago Opens CityArts Program Grants Applications (attachment)
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2020 CityArts Program, offering grants to nonprofits arts and culture organizations of all sizes.
Complete eligibility criteria and applications are available at chicagoculturalgrants.org and must be received by February 28, 2020, at 5pm CST in order to be considered.
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?