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Community Highlights
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.
Spanish Coalition for Housing Works to Help Increase Pool of Affordable Housing Units
With affordable housing under siege in Chicago, Spanish Coalition for Housing is excited about a recent opportunity that will help make affordable housing a reality for its clients. Earlier this summer, Chicago Housing Authority opened its application process for the Property Rental Assistance (PRA) program, which allocates Project Based Vouchers (PBV) to new developments and existing, well-managed properties.
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.
Auburn Gresham Hosts LEGAL CLINIC for Seniors
There’s nothing as satisfying as helping people except seeing a room filled with people wanting to help themselves.
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.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has Openings for Boys Ages 14-16 & Girls Ages 16-18 Years Old
- A solution for kids in crisis.
- 1140 W. Jackson Blvd.
- Chicago, IL 60607
- info@mercyhome.org
- (312) 738-7560 (phone)
- https://www.mercyhome.org/
Hours of operation
8am – 6pm
Public Invited to Dan Ryan Woods Celebration
The public is invited to join Forest Preserves of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Commissioners Stanley Moore and John P. Daley, Forest Preserves General Superintendent Arnold Randall and partners on Wednesday, July 31 at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate the new Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play area and other outdoor recreation amenities.