Little Free Libraries Unveiled in Urban Southside Community
Little Free Libraries Unveiled in Urban Southside Community
Community Highlights
Big Cuts on Tap at School Where One-Quarter of Students Are in Special Ed
More than 70 Chicago special education teachers and aides could lose their jobs because of CPS budget cuts that are supposed to save $12 million, officials said. Approximately 160 schools would lose special education teachers, while 184 would lose aides, according to a CPS spreadsheet detailing the cuts. And some schools in the area will gain positions, including Auburn Gresham GOLD School, Clara Barton Elementary at 7650 S. Wolcott Ave., which could get six new positions.
ComEd Calls on Third Graders to Design Bill Envelope
ComEd’s “Power of Pictures” Bill Envelope Drawing Contest, will close on Oct. 16 and the company is encouraging interested students to submit their entries for a chance to win a prize and have their picture featured for one month on ComEd bill envelopes.
Building Community Along My Street with Johnnie Williams STEP-UP Host
As a resident of the south side Chicago community, Auburn Gresham since 1964, Ms. Johnnie Williams has seen a lot of changes over the years. Back when she was 13 years old the neighborhood represented a mix of approximately 50 percent mostly Irish families and the other half mostly black ones. It was her parents who purchased the multi-unit building that today she still lives in with her son, daughter-in-law and her two grand-kids in one unit, and her mother in the other unit.
One Day Cover Story Perspectives, A Disciplined Life & “I Am For Peace”
We are excited to share the announce that Perspectives and the “I Am For Peace” movement are the cover story of the latest issue of One Day — the alumni magazine of Teach For America (TFA). The printed edition was already sent out to more than 60,000 TFA alumni — some of you may have already received a copy — and will be available to the general public digitally soon.
Southwest Federation Block Clubs Hosts Englewood Seniors Empowerment Summit
he Southwest Federation Block Clubs of Greater Englewood is hosting its 2nd Annual Englewood Empowerment Summit for the Englewood Seniors in the community and
beyond. The Englewood Senior Empowerment Summit will be held September 26, 2015, in U.S.Bank located on the 4th at 8:15W. 63rd St. (Between Halsted and Peoria) from 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a Trolley Tour of Auburn Gresham & Englewood! Saturday, September 26th!
Join us for a Trolley Tour of Auburn Gresham & Englewood! Saturday, September 26th, 2015, Tours begin at Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s Auburn Gresham/Englewood Office 449 W 79th St – Chicago, Registration – 9:30-10:00am – First trolley leaves promptly at 10:15am – Last trolley leaves promptly at noon, For more information or to RSVP, please call (773)488-2004
Updating Your Skills: Success for Nancy at Greater West Town
Proof positive that adult education works to get people working! Read Nancy’s story of success, in celebration of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Then call Greater West Town and start your own journey toward a career: 312-563-9570.
Technology and Food Entrepreneurship with Riana Lynn Google – Code 2040 Entrepreneur in Residence
Technology and Food Entrepreneurship with Riana Lynn Google – Code 2040 Entrepreneur in Residence, Sunday, September 27, 2016, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, at The Black Star Project, 3509 South King Drive.
Are You An Auburn Gresham Parent? We Still Need Your Input!
Are you a parent in Auburn Gresham? Auburn Gresham has the 5th highest rate of babies dying before their 1st birthday in the city. A group called “Courage to Love” is trying to figure out why. We’re talking with parents about what they think, their thoughts on the community, their stressors, and how we could solve this problem. Contact us right away to particpate in our survey. We need your input! Contact Dominica McBride 312-394-9274 or dmcbride@be-come.org to participate in a short survey, get information or to become involved.