Illinois State University student participating in the STEP UP fellowship describes her experiences working at Westcott Elementary School and how the school differences from her experiences with suburban schools.
“If you are failing to plan, you are planning to fail” Community Asking for a Re-Direct of $100 Million in Police Overtime in 2013 to $100 Million in Community Literacy, Mentoring, Parenting and Employment Programs to Reduce Violence.
Are you a senior and want to learn to use your computer? Take the Senior Basics class on July 14th or 21st and Senior Email & Social Media Basics on July 17th or 28th, at the RedLine Computer Technology Center, 7801 S. State Street, Urban Partnership Bank Building 2nd Floor. Call 773.483.3696 to hold your spot!
An Englewood educator became the first principal Tuesday to receive the Al Ward Spirit and Giving Award in its 11-year history.This year’s recipient of the annual award from the nonprofit Communities In Schools of Chicago is Patricia McCann, principal of Benjamin Mays Academy, 6656 S. Normal Blvd.
End of the the school year march to demand PEACE IN THE STREETS. We invite people throughout Chicago to stand up and declare their commitment to occupy our streets this Summer to bring about PEACE. Join us Friday, June 13, 2014, 7:00pm at 78th Place & Throop. First 500 people will receive a free t-shirt begining at 6:00pm.
Auburn Gresham GOLD ENRICHMENT PROGRAM K-3RD—SUMMER 2014 – Programs are being offered from July 1st through July 24th from 9:00am-3:00pm. All enrichment programs will take place at the Westcott Elementary School located at 409 West 80th Street. You MUST currently attend Westcott to participate. Call Mrs. Robinson at 773.483.3696 to sign-up.
Students launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund a film about the power of youth to reclaim their community from violence and save lives.
Susuana Vasquez, Executive Director, LISC Chicago and her team, stated it best for the local Auburn Gresham, Mikva Challenge, Elev8 graduating seniors, “Great t-shirts.” They earned them. Check them out and Congratulations to all our Elev8 and PSCEDU graduating seniors!
Take a look at our Auburn Gresham Spring Health Fair on the Block 2014 pictures. It was a beautiful day for celebrating good health and wellness in the community.
Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) is is a MAPSCorps intern worksite, for the 5th year! To apply for one of our dynamic Mapper positions, go to After School Matters (ASM) website for teens, search for MapsCorps, select the MAPSCorps @ Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation location and apply! Deadline is soon approaching! For more information download flyer below or contact Norma Sanders at 773.483.3696.
