In effort to turn their lives around, several young men and women joined Storycatchers Theatre, for a 16-week program to create a play of, “Struggling In The Streets.” A read aloud of the progress to date was held during July. Look to their upcoming final performance, to be held in September in Auburn Gresham. You won’t want to miss Act. One!
MAYOR EMANUEL, POLICE AND COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE 30TH ANNUAL “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” AGAINST CRIME. Events Planned in Every Police District to Build Relationships, Strengthen Communities. Celebrate at an event near you: 3rd (Grand Crossing) District: Meyering Park, 7140 S. King Dr. from 5-7 pm. Events include a safety equipment giveaway and other informational resources; 6th (Gresham) District: March for Peace. From 1210 W. 78th Street, step-off at 5:30, march to 6th District Police Sation, 7808 S. Halsted, where events and activities take place from 6-8:00 pm; 7th (Englewood) District: Hamilton Park, 7200 S. Normal from 11am to Sundown. Events include food, fun and festivities. Come show your neighborhood spirit!
Come out to Shanah B. and Cee of Urban Girl Essentials Summer Rummage Sale August 3rd.
It’s been a long time coming. Residents expected this project to start a couple of years ago. However, there was a welcoming crowd of neighbors looking on, who were genuinely excited to finally attend the groundbreaking, for one of Walmart’s newest south side stores!
Nine months into implementation of the Affordable Care Act, nonprofit health organizations are being swamped by questions from consumers who signed up for insurance coverage with little understanding of how it works, writes The Washington Post. BUT, the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation is still here to help!
The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation and Special Service Area #32 held a Business Workshop on July 17, 2014 to assist local businesses with getting their business online and learning about the Facade Enhancement Program. Contact Cheryl Johnson or Matt Madsen at (773) 723-3557 or visit 7903 S. Racine, Chicago, 60620, for updated information on services we provide to the business community.
African-American Small Business Expo, “Small Business Center on the Road.” The free expo will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Drive, Chicago.
Please join Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago and Landmarks Illinois for a premeier showing the film “The Pillars of Auburn Gresham.” The event will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at 700 W. 79th, in the Grand Ballroom of the Salaam Restaurant, 2nd Floor. This event is free and open to the community. We ask that you PLEASE RSVP by July 17th, NHS Auburn Gresham Office 773-488-2004.
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.