Coordinator, Community Investment (Part-time) POSITION AVAILABLE

spinutech, March 3, 2017
Business News, Community Highlights—

Chicago Cares, in partnership with the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, is looking to immediately hire a Coodinator, Community Investment, to manage local on the ground volunteer projects. If you are interested or know of a resident, who would be great for our Auburn Gresham Chicago Cares volunteer coordinator postion, please contact nsanders@gagdc.org or call GADC office at 773.483.3696 and ask for Norma.

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Nonprofits Are Messy on Nonprofit “U”

spinutech, February 16, 2017
Common Sense Media—

Joan Garry, Principal of Joan Garry Consulting, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, February 20, 2017, 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.

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Auburn Gresham Native Helping to Shape A More Sustainable and Prosperous Greater Chicago Region

spinutech, February 10, 2017
City of Chicago, Community Highlights, Workforce and Career Development—

Spotlight on Auburn Gresham native, Alden Loury, who joined the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC), in May 2016 as the director of research and evaluation. Alden and the MPC staff are working with government, community and business leaders to assist communities, demonstrate best practices and change public policy. MPC is a diverse group of individuals with various backgrounds and skills who work together toward the common goal of a more sustainable and prosperous greater Chicago region.

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A Moment with Father Michael Pfleger

spinutech, February 8, 2017
Community Highlights—

St. Sabina Church has had a fearless leader, Father Michael Pfleger, who has championed the cause of not only saving but transforming the lives of youth in communities in and around his magnificent institution. One of his signature programs presented each year during the celebration of negro history, is his Speaker Series, in which he invite his congregation and others into the sanctuary to see and listen to world renowned personalities give their unabashed insight into America and the communities-at-large.

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Auburn Gresham Free Tax Site Monday, April 17th Is Our Last Day!

spinutech, February 7, 2017
CAN TV, Community Highlights, Government Resources and Services—

The Center for Economic Progress (CEP) partners with the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) to provide free tax preparation. 

The Tax Site is located at 7811 S. Racine and the doors opens and 5:30pm Monday. This FREE service is based on a first come first serve basis. Be sure to come early to hold your spot!

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