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Community Grand Rounds: How does research impact communities of color?
- May 25, 2023
Community Grand Rounds: How does research impact communities of color? Thursday, May 25th at 6:00pm!
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South Shore Artist Dorian Sylvain Bringing Huge Afrocentric Mural To Auburn Gresham’s 79th Street
- Reprinted from Block Club Chicago by Atavia Reed 7:13 AM CDT on Jun 28, 2022, May 23, 2023
he mural aims to capture the essence of Auburn Gresham, and neighbors can pitch in to help on a July 23 community day.
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Auburn Gresham GOLD Camp 2023 Registration is Open!
- May 22, 2023
AG GOLD Camp 2023 Registration is Open! Registion table at the AG Healthy Lifestyle Hub (839 W. 79th Street), Monday through Fridays. Cost only $25 for first camper and $5 for each additional camper in the same family!
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Celebrate National Community Development Week (#CDWeek2023) April 10-14!
- DCEO and our Office of Community Development, Apr 10, 2023
DCEO and our Office of Community Development are proud to celebrate National Community Development Week (#CDWeek2023) April 10-14!
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Chicago Recovery Plan Funding Opportunities 2023
- Apr 7, 2023
Click on the story to find out more on Chicago Recovery Plan Funding Opportunities...
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Congratulations to our Auburn Gresham Shark Tank Business Plan Winners!
- Eric Christion, Apr 5, 2023
Congratulations to our Auburn Gresham Small Business Plan Shark Tank 2023 winners!
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One Summer Chicago Applications Still Open for 2023!
- Apr 5, 2023
One summer job applications are now open. Please share with young people and young adults!
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Betty Jo Swanson, GAGDC board member and beloved resident of the Auburn Gresham made her transition
- Respectfully, GAGDC Board of Directors, Jan 23, 2023
It is with a heavy heart to announce that GAGDC’s Vice Chair Betty Swanson made her transition, Friday, January 20, 2023.
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BACP Free Small Business Training November and December Schedule!
- Nov 28, 2022
BACP offers free business education webinars every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. Topics include business licensing, operations, financial resources, marketing, and more. Programs are free and open to the public and taught by industry professionals, not-for-profit agencies, and government agencies.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
- Nov 24, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving from GAGDC!
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Mayor Lightfoot's 3-Year INVEST South/West Anniversary!
- Samir Samir Mayekar, Deputy Mayor, Nov 16, 2022
We are proud of all that we have accomplished, together, over the past 3 years, with Invest South/West. Check out the celebration video.
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Warming Up Auburn Gresham Halloween Bash and Coat Drive 10/29 @1pm
- Oct 29, 2022
Today, October 29th, Free "Halloween Bash"and coat giveaway for the community. Please bring yong people out to enjoy treats and neighbors! 7938 S Halsted (Save-A-Lot parking lot), starts at 1pm! All are welcome ??!
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Congratulations to Our CEO, A 2022 Crain's Chicago Notable Black Leader and Executive!
- Oct 11, 2022
Congratulations to Our CEO, A 2022 Crain's Chicago Notable Black Leaders and Executives!
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We're Hiring More Community Program Managers!
- Sep 19, 2022
We'hiring, check out the details and reach out if there is interest!
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16TH ANNUAL RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 10AM - 8PM
- Sep 10, 2022
Join Us for the 16TH ANNUAL RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL ♦ SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 10AM - 8PM!
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INVEST South/West Auburn Gresham Artist-in-Residence Closing Out the Summer with a Bang!
- Dorian Sylvain, Aug 10, 2022
Colors of Community, Dorian Sylvain's capstone project as Artist-in-Residence for Auburn Gresham with the city's INVEST South/West initiative, unveiling and dedication, Saturday, August 13th.
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ComEd Extends Deadline for Nonprofits to Apply for $1.8 Million in Grants to Support Climate-Friendly Programs
- ComEd Media Relations, Aug 8, 2022
ComEd Extends Deadline for Nonprofits to Apply for $1.8 Million in Grants to Support Climate-Friendly Programs
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Illinois’ sales tax holiday on back-to-school gear starts Friday
- Reprinted from Chicago Suntimes, By Satchel Price, Aug 4, 2022
Shoppers in Illinois looking to stock up on school supplies, clothing and other back-to-school gear can look forward to saving a bit on sales tax starting Friday, August 5 - August 14, 2022.
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Rapid Info / Resource Call-in Line | Every Wednesday and Friday at 6PM | Call 551-241-6209
- Jul 29, 2022
Please update your records, the new Rapid Info Response Line phone nmber is 551-241-6209. Dial in for community updates every Wednesday and Friday at 6pm. All are welcome to listen in!
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Searching for solutions to gun violence: Health Lifestyle Hub planned for Auburn Gresham
- Reprinted from CBS News by Joe Donlon, Jul 20, 2022
CHICAGO (CBS) – This September, the Healthy Lifestyle Hub will fully open its doors in the Auburn Gresham community.
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Auburn Gresham Metra station will complement 79th Street corridor revitalization
- City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development, Commissioner Maurice Cox, Jun 30, 2022
Auburn Gresham Metra station will complement 79th Street corridor revitalization
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United Way Impact Grants – Additional information session and office hours
- Jun 30, 2022
United Way Metro Chicago - Community Impact Grant, increased our capacity for July 6th's session, and have also added a session on July 7th at 1pm.
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South Shore Artist Dorian Sylvain Bringing Huge Afrocentric Mural To Auburn Gresham’s 79th Street
- Reprinted from Block Club Chicago by Atavia Reed, Jun 29, 2022
Using “Afrocentric designs, bold colors, patterns and symbols,” Dorian Sylvain paints a 50-by-50-foot mural inspired by the community, on a bare wall at 7901 S. Racine Ave.
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Congratulations United Way on 10 Years of Impact With Neighborhoods!
- Reprint Courtesy of United Way Metro Chicago, Jun 17, 2022
New Video Captures 10 Years of Impact
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Auburn Gresham Seniors Came Together to "Sing the Blues"
- Jun 13, 2022
Breakfast and Blues...