Community Development Sustainable Solutions

10/24/2026

Building connections at Dunbar School! 💙

On Friday, Coordinator Patricia Johnson hosted a luncheon bringing together parents, teachers, and her three organizers for food, fellowship, and meaningful conversation.

This is what improving service delivery looks like: creating space to listen, ask questions, and have in-depth conversations about what families and teachers need—and how we can better support them.

Those connections can strengthen our services and open doors to new possibilities for the program. Thank you, Patricia, and everyone who joined us!

Community Development Sustainable Solutions Stephanie Bush Dana Austin Pretty Cee Mzgotmyown Getyours Douglas Michelle Whiteside Skin-Walker Pinky Litefoot Patryce Taylor East St. Louis School District 189 Demi Smith Tricia Johnson Dunbar Elementary and Community Family
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10/23/2026

10/23/2026

💜 Supporting the parents who serve our students!

Our Forward Friday gathering at Gordon Bush Alternative Center in East St. Louis focused on WELLNESS—making time to connect, learn, and care for ourselves while caring for others.

Thank you to gordon bush alternative center, in principle, riley, as well as her administrative team.

Thank you to Chestnut Health Services for joining us! CDSS is committed to building parents’ capacity and expanding their access to resources, services, and support.

Stronger parents. Stronger families. Stronger communities. 🦁


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10/21/2026

💜🦁 This is what moving forward looks like!

Celebrating hard work, perseverance, and new possibilities through CDSS’s Prestige Professionals Apprenticeship Program! Every milestone represents dedication—and a step toward a brighter future.

We’re building pathways from parent engagement to professional opportunity, and we’re proud to celebrate the people putting in the work! 👏🏾🎉

Together we are CDSS!


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10/21/2026

🎃 Calling all Gordon Bush parents and families! 💜

CDSS and Gordon Bush Alternative Center are partnering for our October Parent and Family Meeting!

Join us for behavior intervention strategies and helpful information for families, along with Halloween bingo, karaoke, crafts, and door prizes! 🎤🎨🎁

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Gordon Bush Alternative Center

Let’s connect, learn, and have some fun together. Hope to see you there!

Community Development Sustainable Solutions Stephanie Bush Dana Austin Pretty Cee Mzgotmyown Getyours Douglas Michelle Whiteside Skin-Walker Pinky Litefoot Patryce Taylor Meko Polo Odia Brown Christopher Belt for State Senate East St. Louis School District 189 Marva Rucker Demi Smith Dunbar Elementary and Community Family

10/21/2026

🎃👻 It’s almost time for CDSS’s Annual Trunk or Treat! 🍬💜

Bring the family, show off your costumes, and join us for an evening of Halloween fun, FREE FOOD, and a COSTUME CONTEST! 🧙🏾‍♀️🦸🏾‍♂️

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 4601 State St., East St. Louis, IL

Tag a friend and help us spread the word! 🎃


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10/21/2026

💜 Connecting, Celebrating & Building Together! 💛

CDSS is bringing our Dunbar Parent Mentors, both principals, and our three organizers together for a luncheon celebrating teamwork and strengthening our school partnership!

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 | 11 AM
📍 Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School
1835 Tudor Ave., East St. Louis, IL 62207

Together we are CDSS! 🦁


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