The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) works to foster and promote revitalization
Operating as usual
There's a on the Nine! Come join the festivities, on SATURDAY, SEPT. 1Oth, 10am-8pm, 79th Racine.
FREE! FAMILY FRIENDLY! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. Featuring DOUG E. FRESH & SLICK RICK and many more. Food, Vendors you don't want to miss this! Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corp Thank you to all our sponsors and the community. We look forward to seeing you!
There's a RenFest on the Nine! Tomorrow, 9/10, 10am-8pm, on 79th Racine, lots of family fun and it's FREE. See you there.
Please consider supporting this bliss drive.
Another very important Sickle Cell blood drive! We've had some very bad blood shortages, this year. Please take 30 minutes and donate - parking is free!
To register:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=100BMCHI
Nari’k fights sickle cell disease with help from Black blood donors - https://vimeo.com/453695629
Blood Donations a Lifeline for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease, Lydia’s Story - https://vimeo.com/601998041
The project will see two mixed-use buildings at 757 and 838 W. 79th coming soon to Auburn Gresham. corridor.
The ground has been broken. We are on the move to more affordable housing and some additional new commercial space.
City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development
Chicago Mayor's Office
Alderman David Moore
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined local alderman David Moore, city officials, and local stakeholders to break ground on the Auburn Gresham Apartments. Addressed at 757 W. 79th and 838 W. 79th, the two-building plan is the first of more than 10 major projects that are moving forward as a result of the city...
$5,000 Grants Available to Black Small Businesses to Help Boost Growth and Longevity
The Coalition to Back Black Businesses offers funding and resources for sustained support, including one-on-one mentorship and training for Black firms.
Saturday, August 27th. the Urban Growers Collective Green ERA Chicago mission manager (Vernon) presented the project in his words for the first time. We are glad to have Vernon on the team, an Auburn Gresham resident, that the fits the model of having a better than living wage "local" job, were he can walk home to lunch and work for an organization that is cutting edge and preparing the neighborhood for the new Green Era! Reach out to Vernon to see where the project is and how you can get involved. We are growing resources to secure a new educational center, the new technology and the workforce on the campus!
** Also great presentations around challenges and needs and questions for the entire 21st Ward Town Hall, Vernon's presentation is last....ENJOY!
Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corp Auburn Gresham Neighborhood Network 21st Ward Chicago's 21st Ward Alliance
Starting the countdown to the 16th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival on the “9”!
Black Businesses Are on The Rise Again
The number of Black-owned businesses fell by 40% in April 2020 due to COVID-19. Programs like UPS Ignite are helping Black owners weather the storm.
Collaborative between UChicago Medicine and Advocate Health Care supports 18 grassroots organizations helping to keep kids safe this summer
Eighteen South Side community groups are receiving $150,000 to support their grassroots work supporting youth and keeping them safe during the summer — a time when violence and violent injuries typically increases in the Chicagoland area. The funding is made possible through the annual grants prog...
Mental Health in Chicago Schools
Ahead of the 2022-2023 school year, WBEZ and Illinois Latino News are aiming to help parents prepare...
Join Leo Catholic High School in the celebration of the newly renovated ALUMNI FIELD. Continuing investment and transformation along 79th Street Corridor and for teen young scholars!
Auburn Gresham Neighborhood Partners, please come out and join the leadership of Leo Catholic High School to celebrate the dedication of Leo's renovated Alumni Field. THANK YOU Chicago Bears, NFL LISC Chicago for making the field renovation possible!
UnitedWay MetroChicago Alderman David Moore Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corp
Attention Business Owners!!!! Register now before it’s to late. The link is in the bio
DISCOUNT ALERT ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL ITEMS!
A sales tax holiday begins tomorrow on back-to-school gear, 8/5/22. Amid historically high inflation, Illinois will cut its portion of the sales tax from 6.25% to 1.25% on qualified back-to-school items, reports my colleague Satchel Price at the Chicago Sun-Times.
The sales tax holiday will last until Aug. 14, and you can find a lengthy list of eligible items in the link. It includes clothing, school supplies and footwear.
“The retail selling price on each item must be less than $125, and there are exceptions if, for example, you’re looking to buy sports gear or art supplies like paintbrushes or watercolors,” Price reports. [Sun-Times]
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Join us for a Community Paint Day tomorrow with the amazing Dorian Sylvain, Auburn Gresham (AG) Artist in Residence. The AG mural is stunning! Help us finish get it the finish line, with a community touch.
Photos from Burst Into Books's post
Absol-delicious: Just the Fats — Auburn Gresham Portal
One of the sessions of July's FREE Health & Wellness Program: Absoldelicious - Eat Well for Better Healthy Seniors, singles, and solidaries are all considered part of the family and welcomed to
It’s going to be another hot day on July 20th. Just in case you were going to stop by and get a cone or some candy in the AG B&B…
The Racine location will be closed for the remainder of this week however the 63rd location will be open for the rest of the week so you still will be able to get you snacks and ice cream!!
Wyndham Program Aims To Increase Black Hotel Ownership
The program follows a similar one established by Wyndham earlier this year aiming to increase the number of women-owned hotels.
We’ve come this far by faith…let’s continue to walk for peace in our .
The Faith Community of Saint Sabina Auburn Gresham Neighborhood Network
New Faith get ready to exercise your faith at this year’s community FAITH WALK! We are excited to partner with Father Michael Pfleger and the The Faith Community of Saint Sabina to put on this historic event; we will saturate our community, neighborhood and streets with Prayer, Praise and Worship!! WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU! Put on your gym shoes, wear your faith-promoting gear and let’s take our faith to the streets! Remember what Luke 14:23 says to us “And The Lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.”
A few Logistics to take note of:
- Faith Walk will Begin and End at Saint Sabina Church.
- You can drive directly to Saint Sabina and park in their lot at 1210 W. 78th Place for easy access to your vehicle before and after the walk.
- New Faith Church Van will be available between 6:30 - 7pm as a shuttle from New Faith parking lot, if you wish to park there. (It is recommended that if you have a car to please park at Saint Sabina to allow seats for young people without transportation.)
- During the walk, the route will include a stop at New Faith for prayer and worship outside of our church as well as Saint Sabina’s.
- Chicago Police Department will block off streets and es**rt us the entire route throughout the neighborhoods to ensure safety.
- Water will be available on the church van to promote healthy hydration, you are also encouraged to bring your own.
- Members are encouraged to create signs to promote peace, love, faith and healing in the community to hold up was we walk.
THE GRAND RE-OPENING OF CINEMA CHATHAM
GAGDC presents The Grand Re-Opening of Cinema Chatham
Lots more great art going up all around Auburn Gresham. We’ve been working with residents, volunteers, families and young people to develop community led designs and they are absolutely stunning! Keep checking back all month to see our first mural, of capstone project, go up up along the Auburn Gresham corridor.
The mural aims to capture the essence of Auburn Gresham, and neighbors can pitch in to help on a July 23 community day.
Auburn Gresham Aldi Abruptly Closes, Leaving South Siders With 1 Less Grocery Store: 'It's One Hit After Another'
Aldi on Ashland Avenue closed June 12 but one resident said neighbors did not know about it until they showed up to see the building boarded up and a "closed" banner on the side of the building.
Chicago Digital Equity Council Update — Auburn Gresham Portal
The Chicago Digital Equity Council (DEC) is hosting a series of Community Conversations across the City, with an emphasis on communities with the lowest rates of household internet connectivity, and
Photos from Chicago Community Safety Coordination Center's post
This past Wednesday we did our first tabling event (with ) in a very long time. The rain shut us down early but happy we were able to get out there and share our services with the community. Special thanks to our ambassadors Katisha and Teiara, and our Administrative Coordinator DeJada for repping Sista Afya💪🏽💪🏽
Investments in 26 community development projects, let’s grow!
Neighborhood restaurants, businesses and community centers were awarded grants of up to $7 million as part of the Chicago Recovery Plan's community development initiative.
Investing in South and West sides continues to grow…
The money is expected to serve as a catalyst for further growth along commercial corridors on the South and West Sides
Back in business not to far away.
Afro Joe's will reopen in Beverly for the Memorial Day weekend with live music and a DJ. The beloved coffee shop closed its Auburn Gresham location in April.
Calling all AG teens Clara Barton Elementary Clara Barton Elementary School CookElementarySchool WestcottElementarySchool Perspectives Charter Schools JoplinElementarySchool The ARK of St. Sabina Simeon Career Academy Noble Schools
This year, ComEd is evolving the Icebox Derby to become the EV Rally. Much like Icebox Derby, six teams of young women will work with ComEd mentors to build an EV race cart over four build nights. The event will culminate in a race this summer. The locations for the race as well as the build nights are still being finalized. Each participant who completes the program will receive a $2,000 scholarship and an iPad. The change to a more EV-focused event comes as our company focus is moving more towards clean energy and electric vehicles.
They are recruiting 30 young women, aged 13-18, to participate. They can be in middle school or high school but they must be at least 13 by June 1 and no older than 18 on race day. Young women from anywhere in Illinois are eligible to apply.
The date of the big race is Aug. 6. This is the weekend between Lollapalooza and Bud Billiken. The build nights are July 26 and 28 and August 2 and 4. The race and the build nights will take place in Chicago. Information about the event and the application are available at ComEdEVRally.com.
Join us on Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Starbucks Washington Heights Community Store, 9438 South Ashland Avenue for a Dedication Ceremony from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.
11 Neighborhood Shopping Strips Are Getting Guides To Help Businesses Bounce Back
More than 100 ambassadors will be hired to walk around local shopping districts. They'll greet passersby and give them recommendations about where to dine and shop.
City's Camera Registration Program
The City of Chicago's free and voluntary camera registration program is still available to anyone who lives or operates a business in Chicago. Individuals who have a private security camera that captures the public way can register its location with the Chicago Police Department to help solve crime faster. Register below!
https://camera-registration-chicagopd.hub.arcgis.com
May 12th, tune in if you can!
Join City Leaders and Representatives from Bally’s to learn more and provide input about the proposed casino. It will take place on Thursday, May 12th at the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Ample public parking is available nearby at 1135 S. Morgan St., on the corner of Roosevelt & Morgan St, at UIC Lot 5/5C.
Register for this event at https:/chicagocasinotownhall.eventbrite.com.
Curb appeal contest ends soon enter by May 13th! Good luck!
Win a front lawn makeover in the Brookins Curb Appeal Makeover contest! Enter between April 18 - May 13. Winners announced Saturday, May 28 by celebrity judges. Download application here http://ow.ly/kJiJ50INSUh or contact Burma at 773-233-3002 or [email protected] to apply.
REMINDER AUBURN GRESHAM ROUNDTABLE MEETING TONIGHT, APRIL 28TH ON ZOOM!
We continue to seek input from residents, stakeholders, business owners and any/all who have an interest in the future of Auburn Gresham. Planning Bureau II is inviting you to a scheduled Invest Southwest Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81681768673?pwd=a0VWRG1LVCtTZEplWU1ndzdiaU5uUT09
Meeting ID: 816 8176 8673
Passcode: 623891
ALL ARE WELCOME: REMINDER AUBURN GRESHAM ROUNDTABLE MEETING TONIGHT ON ZOOM! As a part of the Department of Planning and Developments (DPD) continued dialogue with community stakeholders around the
Application open!
The Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot is now accepting applications to receive $500 in cash assistance per month for twelve months. Visit www.chicago.gov/cashpilot to see if you are eligible and apply for the lottery.
Culinary Arts Training - 8 Weeks Spring Fast Track. https://bit.ly/openhousefoodhero 773-888-1310
UCAN WHAT'S GOING ON IN NORTH LAWNDALE La Villita Chicago Alternative Schools Network Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Little Village Neighborhood ESDC Enlace Chicago Universidad Popular Greater Chicago Food Depository Instituto del Progreso Latino Latinos Progresando Chicago CRED La Villita Chicago Metropolitan Family Services Central States SER - Jobs for Progress, Inc. SERCO Youth
15,000 Jobs, volunteer programs and art programs, check it out!
Jobs, volunteer opportunities and arts programs will be available at Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Libraries and other city agencies.
Join UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs on April 20 for the 2022 UIC Urban Forum to hear from experts on creating an inclusive pandemic recovery.
Free virtual event
Join UGC, Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corp, Chicago Cares & the amazing artists at the Green Star Movement for the first Community Mosaic Mural Build, at the new Green Era Education and Renewable Energy Campus, 650 W. 83rd Street, beginning April 7th, every Thursday from 3-6pm and Saturdays from 11-2pm, through April 30th.
This community Mosaic Art Project is open to all residents, families, schools, churchs, organizations. We can host up to 40 people each session to make this beautiful mosaic art piece!
Sign up at Chicagocares.org
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Join UGC, , & the amazing artists at the for the first Community Mosaic Mural Build, at the new Green Era Education and Renewable Energy Campus, 650 W. 83rd Street, beginning April 7th, every Thursday from 3-6pm and Saturdays from 11-2pm, through April 30th.
This community Mosaic Art Project is open to all residents, families, schools, churchs, organizations. We can host up to 40 people each session to make this beautiful mosaic art piece!
Sign up at Chicagocares.org
“ Grassroots organizations and community organizers are key to building a recovery framework that yields more community-engaged methods that lead to better informed, more equitable policies.”
A little over two years ago, the pandemic forced us to collectively adapt to an unprecedented set of circumstances. Community organizers quickly pivoted to address community needs and fill the gaps left by government and established institutions. They provided direct services to our residents, inclu...
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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!
Greater Jackson Tabernacle COGIC
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S Vincennes Avenue7th District Chicago Police Department
W. 63rd StreetU.S. Navy Recruit Training Command 2022
Illinois Street, North ChicagoChristian Community Health Center
S Halsted StreetSouthwest Chicago Homeless Services
W 71 Street Street
American Friends Service Committee--Chicago
S Dearborn Street
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc; Omicron Xi C
S Wabash Avenue
Cornerstone Community Outreach
N Clifton Avenue
National Futures Association Careers
S Riverside Plz
Boy Scouts of America- Troop 973- Chicago, Il
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Steve Roach Law Offices & Proline Legal
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Greater Chicago Food Depository
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