The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) works to foster and promote revitalization of the low-to-moderate income neighborhoods of Auburn-Gresham, Englewood and West Chatham.
The organization's service area runs from 67th Street to 83rd Street north to south, and the Dan Ryan Expy. to Damen Avenue east to west. GADC receives support from many sources and contributors including the Local Initiatives Support Corporation of Chicago (LISC/Chicago), the MacArthur Foundation, the City of Chicago’s Departments Community Development and Environment, State of Illinois, and loca
The organization's service area runs from 67th Street to 83rd Street north to south, and the Dan Ryan Expy. to Damen Avenue east to west. GADC receives support from many sources and contributors including the Local Initiatives Support Corporation of Chicago (LISC/Chicago), the MacArthur Foundation, the City of Chicago’s Departments Community Development and Environment, State of Illinois, and loca
Operating as usual
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As part of Governor JB Pritzker’s overall economic recovery strategy, the $250 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program aims to deploy small businesses recovery grants for those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. The B2B grant program builds on the success of last year's Business Interrup...
#79RenFest
Just in case you forgot.
The 79th Street Renaissance Festival CRAWL is happening this year. Come down to 79th and Racine on September 11th from 10am to 8pm. Chicago's very own Boolumaster one the 1s and 2s, we will have Farley Jackmaster Funk will also be performing. Southshore Drill Team will be performing. Also, Jesse White Tumblers will be showing out with the acrobatics. The Sax Preacher will be blessing us with song. The Remedy will be giving us some soulful sounds.
THE ONLY PERSON WE ARE MISSING IS YOU!!!!!!!
So meet us there September 11th from 10am to 8pm on 79th and Racine
And don't forget to share with #79RenFest
Photos from Chicago Mayor's Office's post
Neighborhood Opportunity Fund: Grants of up to $250,000 are available for retail businesses, nonprofits, and cultural projects across the South, West, and Southwest sides. Apply by 9/24 at chicago.gov/nof. Flyer below:Neighborhood Opportunity Fund: Grants of up to $250,000 are available for retail businesses, nonprofits, and cultural projects across the South, West, and Southwest sides. Apply by 9/24 at chicago.gov/nof. Flyer below:
New grants to strengthen our commercial corridors on Chicago's South, Southwest and West Sides
#79renfest IS BACK!
Meet us at 79th and Racine on September 11th to celebrate the Auburn Gresham community!
Introducing “Aftershocks,” a Series About Surviving Gun Violence in Chicago
Thousands of people are shot in the Chicago area each year, sending waves of shock and grief throughout the city.
“Despite a decline of more than 180,000 from 2000 to 2010, with a population of more than 872,000, African Americans were still the city’s largest racial or ethnic group at the end of that decade. Now, they’re third.“
New census data shows that the city’s Black population, the only major racial group to decline in number, has fallen to a 60-year low.
Clearing away the many legal and regulatory hurdles encountered by the proposed Obama Presidential Center, which could break ground as early as next week.
The legal battles over the controversial Obama Center seem to be nearing the end, but a long struggle to preserve affordable housing is starting.
Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation has partnered with The Department of Housing to help families that were financially impacted by COVID-19. GAGDC is now accepting applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Applicants can receive up to 15 months of rental payments, as well as assistance with utility payments. Utilities include electric, gas, and internet. To qualify for this program you must provide proof that your household lost income during the pandemic. For more information or to apply contact Ms. Patterson today.
Phone 773-358-3486, Email [email protected], or stop by our office to pick up your application 7901 S. Racine Ave.
Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation has partnered with The Department of Housing to help families that were financially impacted by COVID-19. GAGDC is now accepting applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Applicants can receive up to 15 months of rental payments, as well as assistance with utility payments. Utilities include electric, gas, and internet. To qualify for this program you must provide proof that your household lost income during the pandemic. For more information or to apply contact Ms. Patterson today.
Phone 773-358-3486, Email [email protected], or stop by our office to pick up your application 7901 S. Racine Ave.
Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a return to outdoor, in-person performances—and a reimagined summer tour!
Find a performance close by, in Englewood at Ogden Park, 6500 S Racine, August 24th, at 6pm!
See you there!
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks with DREAM: A COMMUNITY REIMAGINING OF A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. Featuring neighborhood artists, musicians, and dancers, this FREE, fun for all ages performance travels to communities across Chicago, August 24–September 4, 2021. Learn more at chicagoshakes.com/parks.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks with DREAM: A COMMUNITY REIMAGINING OF A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. Featuring neighborhood artists, musicians, and dancers, this FREE, fun for all ages performance travels to communities across Chicago, August 24–September 4, 2021. Learn more at chicagoshakes.com/parks.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks with DREAM: A COMMUNITY REIMAGINING OF A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. Featuring neighborhood artists, musicians, and dancers, this FREE, fun for all ages performance travels to communities across Chicago, August 24–September 4, 2021. Learn more at chicagoshakes.com/parks.
Next Books and Breakfast with Chance and Bri is August 28th 9am-11:30am for ages 3-8 years old. *Must register to attend*
To Register Go To:
Chicagoparkdistrict.com/Chance-Bri-BB/West-Chatham
Photos Taken By:
Lanette Warbington
Back to school event, 8/22, 2-7pm, 89th Loomis
Calling ALL Parents, Home Daycare Providers, Family Caregivers of children 0-4 years old!!! Check this FREE educational and FUN program out at Joplin Elementary School. Bringing Brain Science to the Auburn Gresham Neighborhood. www.vocel.org space is limited enrollment open now!
Cook County LEGAL AID for Housing and Debt
Helping you resolve eviction, foreclosure, debt, and tax deed issues.
Walmart Believes in Chicago’s Hopeful Future and the Community Painting It
July 6, 2021 By Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart Inc. Editor’s Note: The original version of this op-ed appeared June 25 in Crain’s Chicago Business under the headline ‘CEO: Walmart Believes in Chicago.’When I think about Chicago, courage, resilience and determination come to...
Come join a Community Meeting Design Discussion, to plan for a Mosaic Mural to be located at the Metra viaduct near 650 W. 83rd Street. Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83379590112
Let's hear your history of this area of Auburn Gresham (AG) and your creatively for this new public art installation. This will be a labor of love to capture our past, present and future community collaboration, as we work to transform and revitalize AG!
All residents, business and community partners are welcome!
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83379590112
Come join a Community Meeting Design Discussion, to plan for a Mosaic Mural to be located at the Metra viaduct near 650 W. 83rd Street. Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83379590112
Let's hear your history of this area of Auburn Gresham (AG) and your creatively for this new public art installation. This will be a labor of love to capture our past, present and future community collaboration, as we work to transform and revitalize AG!
All residents, business and community partners are welcome!
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83379590112
Check out new dates! Free Food Stability Pop-up And Vaccinations at the Save-a-Lot Parking Lot, 7908 S. Halsted, 10am - 1pm.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, GAGDC will continue to have our Food Stability Pop Up. And now we will have Vaccinations. We will continue to have this pop up through whatever the weather will bring us. We are the post office of food pop ups, neither rain sleet snow polar vortex nor Summertime Chi heat shall stop us!!!!
Please share with a family or individual who may be in need of food. All are welcome!
Check out new dates! Free Food Stability Pop-up And Vaccinations at the Save-a-Lot Parking Lot, 7908 S. Halsted, 10am - 1pm.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, GAGDC will continue to have our Food Stability Pop Up. And now we will have Vaccinations. We will continue to have this pop up through whatever the weather will bring us. We are the post office of food pop ups, neither rain sleet snow polar vortex nor Summertime Chi heat shall stop us!!!!
Please share with a family or individual who may be in need of food. All are welcome!
As we plan for the quality of life of residents, let’s remember to keep the entire plan in perspective. Titles can be misleading. More details are forthcoming. Site details, addressing the name of the proposed site(s), final commercial businesses anchoring the sites etc….
#InvestSouthwest
After months of pushback against a $20 million affordable housing project in their neighborhood, Auburn Gresham residents learned that the controversial building would be redesigned to accommodate community members and future tenants. Some neighbors, however, are still wary of the city’s plans.
We're back with safe play in the streets. If you missed the first few. Join the community in the remaining installations. Come join the fun and get to know your neighbors.
We are doing #PlayStreets for our #Health #CommunityCohesion #BlackNeighborhoodsMatter
For Our Health: Black Lives, Black Families, Black Neighborhoods Matter! West Chatham 8, 8 BLOCKS, ONE UNITED COMMUNITY
PlayStreets is back on the block! Today, July 24th, West Chatham 8 block club is promoting and showing the power of #unity in the black community. Always a good time. Safety protocols are being stressed, if you are not vaccinated. Take the lead from these blocks and #GetVaxed so you can have fun in the sun, together with your neighbors. 83rd LaSalle, PlayStreets takes place, 1pm - 3pm!
For Our Health: Black Lives, Black Families, Black Neighborhoods Matter!
Literacy and Back to school events are on deck. Please help pass the word to the community. Books and Breakfast will be hosting at multiple sites. Thanks Chace and Bri!
Back to school events are on deck! Please help pass the word!
For 40 Years, Soul Veg City Has Served Vegan Soul Food In Chatham. The Legacy Continues In Revamped Restaurant
The vegan soul food restaurant and second-generation family business reopened its doors in June after rebranding and remodeling.
Reposting from Digital Daily!
Grants funded by cannabis sales to support summer programs offering youth development, employment, and street intervention/outreach.
Please join for a virtual Zoom community meeting regarding facility plans for LEARN Hunter Perkins Campus, July 20th. Info on flyer.
Mayor Lightfoot promoting City of Chicago's robust tech ecosystem on Bloomberg today.
#CHITech #SmartCommunities
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city is a town of "incredible innovation." She speaks with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology." (Source: Bloomberg)
Saturday’s meet and greet with 6th District Commander Senora Ben, and District Coordination Officers a big success.
Thanks to all the residents, businesses and partner organizations in attendance.
Chicago youth can travel the world VIRTUALLY! WorldChicago is seeking Chicagoland area teens (ages 15-19) to participate in our Summer 2021 Caribbean Youth Ambassadors Program. This virtual youth leadership program will take place on Fridays from July 30 – August 27 for approximately 1.5 hours per week. We will pair Chicago-area teens with high school students from across the Caribbean, including Barbados, Dominica Republic, Jamaica, Suriname, and The Bahamas. Through fun and engaging activities like Alphabet Scavenger Hunt, Recipe Swap, Trivia Game, House Music Party, Pen Pal Exchange, and Virtual Talent Show, you will learn more about Caribbean cultures, share about YOUR Chicago to Caribbean youths, and make new friends.
This is also a unique way for you to further develop leadership and cross-cultural communication skills, and a great experience to add to your resume. Upon completion, Chicago teen participants will receive a Certificate of Completion recognizing 11 hours of volunteer community service.
The program will take place on the following dates: Fridays, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, and 8/27. You will have the option to participate in either the morning cohort (9 – 11AM CDT) or the afternoon cohort (1 – 3PM CDT). Since this is a fully virtual exchange, participants can join in from anywhere.
To apply, please complete the application here: https://bit.ly/wcyapcaribbean. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jennifer Dixon ([email protected]) should you have any questions.
U.S. Department of State Youth Ambassadors World Learning Georgetown University Center for International Education and Development
Chicago Alfresco grant program is helping make outdoor dining a permanent fixture
Outdoor dining is poised to become a permanent fixture in neighborhoods across the city with the help of Chicago Alfresco, a city initiative announced in March to open streets and create places for dining, public life and more.
Auburn Gresham’s Simeon Career Academy continues to add to its long list of sports favorites and superstars 🤩!
Congratulations Dennis “Trey” Butler III the youngest member of Chicago’s most ubiquitous baseball family on being selected by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association for the All-State Team, the only freshman to receive this year’s honor.
Trey Butler comes from a line of baseball-loving South Siders — and he might be his family's first shot at getting into the major leagues.
Greater Auburn Gresham, Your Voice Matters! Join Commander Senora Ben and District officers this Saturday July 10th, at the 006th Gresham! 7808 S Halsted, in the Community Room, for a meet and greet. Get questions answered. Share info about your block and welcome the new commander. Masks are required. Light refreshments wil be provided.
Greater Auburn Gresham, Your Voice Matters! Join Commander Senora Ben and District officers this Saturday July 10th, at the 006th Gresham! 7808 S Halsted, in the Community Room, for a meet and greet. Get questions answered. Share info about your block and welcome the new commander. Masks are required. Light refreshments wil be provided.
2021 Sustainability Rankings: Keeping It Real | Site Selection Magazine
Germany, Illinois and Toledo Top the 2021 Sustainability Rankings
Co-Op Owned by Formerly Incarcerated Women Embarks on Next Step, Thanks to Surprising Money Source
It’s one of the oldest unwritten rules in the book. You need money to get money. A new initiative in Chicago is starting to get that money to projects like ChiFreshKitchen’s new HQ on the South Side.
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PlayStreets Activation #1 - Facebook Live, At the social distancing, Auburn Gresham GOLD Camps Celebration of Young People where campers showcased Let’s Move Camp “Exercise” and Let’s wind down with “Meditation” centering techniques by camp and Chicago Public Schools teacher Ms. Lizzy. Stay tune for more camp videos which highlights camps around Greater Auburn Gresham including clips with “Let’s move” exercises done by young people you can do at home!
Winchester Neighbors Block Club
P.O. Box 208793Exceptional Little Leaders Academy
81st Princeton AveThe New Promise Land Missionary Baptist Churc
8956 S Vincennes AveCommunity Service Options, Inc.
6845 S Western Ave7th District Chicago Police Department
1438 W. 63rd StChicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc
6201 S. Sangamon StreetTrinity UCC Career Development Ministry
400 W 95th StAdventure Academy Day Care & Transportation
Pill Hill/ Chatham
Office of Cook County Clerk David Orr - High
69 W Washington St Ste 500
Northwest Home Equity Assurance Program
3234 Central Avenue #3
West Chesterfield Community Association Inc.
9351 S Michigan Ave
Cash back with Mark AKA MHM Energy Options
2838 N Elston Ave
Illinois African American Coalition for Preve
850 W Jackson Blvd, Ste 340
Special Service Area #39 Archer Heights / Bri
1823 W. 47th Street, 2nd Floor