National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States. This year, NIIW is scheduled to be held April 26-May 3, 2014.
The community of 20+ community organizations, and more than 200 community members responds to violence in Chicago: Community announces a plan to end violence, despair and hopelessness.
Truancy in Chicago Public Schools Task Force notice of public hearing, on April 28, 2014, Urban Partnership Bank – Community Room, 7801 S. State Street 2nd Floor, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Doors open at 5:00pm * Hearing begins at 5:30pm. ADA accomodations available. Hablamos Espanol. Hosted by Senator Jacqueline Collins, and Co-hosted by Representative Linda Chapa LaVia. All are welcome!
Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall, 8th Floor. . May 2nd, “What You Need To Know About Business Insurance” 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Presented by Sandra Cavoto, Farmers Insurance. To register for a workshop call 312-744-2086. You also can register by emailing BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org
Inner-city Muslim Action Network Presents Community Cafe: Migrations, with Performances by Black Monks of Mississippi, FEW Collective, Malik Yusef with Live Art by Nadia Janjua, on Saturday, April 19, 2014, Parkway Ballroom, 4455 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60653, Doors: 6pm, Show: 7pm Sharp! Suggested Donation: $5
The Urban Health Initiative Summit is designed to engage the community and University of Chicago in dialogue on the mutual issues, concerns and priorities identified in the University of Chicago Medicine’s Community Health Needs Assessment. The Summit is April 29, 2014, from 8:00a.m. to 1:30p.m., at Chicago State University Library, 9501 South King Drive, For more information call: 773.834.3458
The evening of April 9th, over 500 Chicago teens showed off their talents at AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS® CITYWIDE SHOWCASE. The many diverse skills the youth learned were on display in performing and visual arts, science and technology. In short was a huge success!
Easter Seals is connecting senior citizens with opportunities to work, share their exprtise, and stay productive in neighborhoods across Chicago. Read one story of how one senior is earning, learning, and staying active after retirement.
Urban Partnership Bank, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, in support of Money Smart Week, April 5-12th, 2014 present the following FREE workshops where you can learn about various ways to manage your money and protect your assets. To register or obtain additional information, Please call Yvette Powe at 773.420.4964 or send email to cr@upbnk.com.
