New Level 1 Adult Trauma Center Planned for Chicago’s South Side Communities
Sinai Health System and the University of Chicago Medicine Partner to Provide Trauma Care Services at Holy Cross Hospital.
Community Highlights
10th Annual Auburn Gresham 79th Street Renaissance Festival
Join us September 12th, from 10am – 7pm, for the 10th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival. This milestone year WE are celebrating the 10 Year Journey: Revitilization of Culture & Community, Ecomonic Development, Housing & Architecture, Education, Local Businesses, Seniors & Youth Residents, on-going Peace and Collective Change. Join us in the celebration of the journey, as we kick-off in OUR Community, YOUR VOICE MATTERS, come share OUR Renaissance Story…
Southside’s largest 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament #79thStreetRenFest
Join the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation and SWISH DREAMS for the Southside’s largest 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, at the 10th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival, September 12th, from 10am-5:00pm. FREE, Must register at www.swishdreams.org, Ages 8-16, Boys and Girls!
SWISH DREAMS Free Cheer & Dance Clinic at #79thStreetRenFest
SWISH DREAMS and GAGDC presents FREE CHEER & DANCE CLINIC, at #79thStreetRenFest Saturday, Sept. 12th from 10a-4p. Must register at www.swishdreams.org to participate!
Census Bureau Makes Community Assets Count on Nonprofit “U”
Ileana Serrano, Data Dissemination Specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, August 17, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit “U” is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development, is the host. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u. The podcast will be archived on iTunes, BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU and Stitcher.
Julian D King Gift Foundation HEALTH FAIR AND SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVE AWAY
On August 14 from 10am-3pm, the Julian D King Gift Foundation will give away school supplies at the Kroc Center Chicago to celebrate “Hatch Day” and the Back to School Health Fair. Through this event needy families can get prepared for the upcoming school year with health checkups and services, and school supplies.
100K Opportunities Initiative CHICAGO – Jobs Youth 16-24
The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative is an effort that is committed to helping young adults who are not in school find jobs and get connected to employment services and resources. In the Chicagoland area, at least 1,000 young adults will be hired over the next 18 months. #StartSomewhere First Opportunity Fair & Forum Coming to Chicago on Aug. 13, Hosted by Common!
National Women’s Veterans United of Illinois (NWVU) Ribbon Cutting On July 25
Women veterans in Illinois now have their own community center. City, state and community leaders joined members of “National Women Veterans United” to cut the ribbon for the Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The Center is located at 7907-09 South Racine Chicago, IL 60620.
ComEd Opens Satellite Sites to Help Continue Administering Financial Assistance Amid Social Services Shut Down
ComEd today announced it has activated its plan to help continue administering its CARE programs, which provides customers in need with financial assistance to pay their electric bills. As a result of state budget issues some social services agencies like CEDA, which administered ComEd’s CARE program, have been shut down.
Introducing Social Services New Director For Auburn Gresham
Effective July 1, 2015, Kelwin Harris became the new Director of Social Services, in the Auburn Gresham Community. Please congratulate and wish Kelwin well in his new role!