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Happy Holidays from GADC
- Dec 24, 2013
2013 was a great year for us. We provided programs and services for hundreds of families, small businesses, and students. We couldn't have done it without your partnership and commitment.
Wishing all of you the best for 2014
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Obamacare: Rush is on as health insurance deadline looms
- Reprinted from chicagotribune.com By Peter Frost, Chicago Tribune reporter, Dec 20, 2013
For two hours on a frigid December evening, Tracelli Rockford stood on a bridge outside a CTA train station in East Garfield Park, her cheeks and lips so cold she struggled to form words. And, she was not alone. Across town on the 79th and State Redline stop, Khayeem Anderson also braved the cold to sign up southside residents and it didn't stop there!
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Baby, It's Cold Outside. You Warm?
- Norma Sanders, Dec 12, 2013
The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) currently has three seniors from the Easter Seals Community Service Employment Program program placed in meaningful jobs, at our 7901 S. Racine location. This week we are highlighting the front desk coordinator, Mrs. Dixon.
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City Warming Centers Open for Residents
- http://www.cityofchicago.org, Dec 9, 2013
Bitter cold temperatures are more than an inconvenience; they pose a serious threat to health and safety. The City of Chicago has many services available to help residents weather the winter months. Landlords must heat residential buildings to at least 68 degrees during the day and 66 degrees overnight. If you are unable to resolve a heating problem with your landlord, call 3-1-1.
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Auburn Park, "The Metra Stops Here"
- chicagosuntimes.com -- reprint 12.05.13, Dec 5, 2013
Annually, the Metra Board approves upgrades to stations across the suburbs and collar counties with the goal of increasing ridership and spurring economic growth. Why should the South Side of Chicago's, Auburn Park be deprived of the same investment?
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Thankful for Green in the Community
- Nov 27, 2013
The story of a community is not always written in black and while, we often think green. The Urban "Green" Team (UGT) that is!
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Historic Veterans Housing Groundbreaking
- Nov 26, 2013
In spite of the rain, with Auburn Gresham community stakeholders looking on, the groundbreaking, for the new Veterans housing was in full salute, at the altar of New Pisgah Church.
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GADC and PMA Hosts National Elev8 Convening Meeting with LISC Chicago
- Nov 14, 2013
Welcome Elev8 Partners! Thank you Atlantic Philanthropies for your committed support! We have had five years of success and a best in class school based health center in our community, as a result.
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New Employees Stamp of Approval on Email Training
- Nov 5, 2013
Easter Seal seniors, working at the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, spent some time away from the office in on-site training, getting Google with it!
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Affordable Care Act Help? We're Here to Assist
- Norma Sanders, Nov 2, 2013
Saturday morning was spent informing residents about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), during a "Cover Your Community" event in partnership wtih Alderman Latasha Thomas and Senator Jacqueline Collins, and two engaged Navigators!
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Archbishop Francis Cardinal George Descends Upon An Auburn Gresham Historic Institution
- Carlos Nelson, Nov 1, 2013
The Cardinal confers traveling mercies on a new fleet of buses for St. Leo's High School.
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Halloween Saftey Tips
- Oct 31, 2013
Trick or treat! It’s that time of year again…kids across the community will be going out, dressed up on quests for candy, but let’s not forget to keep in mind some important Halloween safety tips.
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Historic Residence Groundbreaking in Auburn Gresham on Veteran's Day
- Ms. Shirley Watkins, Oct 31, 2013
All Veterans are welcome to join New Pisgah Community Service Organization, on this iconic groundbreaking, for the Veterans New Beginnings Residence on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11th, 10:30am, at 8140 S. Racine (vacant lot adjacent to New Pisgah Church). Please wear military attire.
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Lights On Afterschool Elevates Local Youth To Shine
- Amissah Seals, Oct 30, 2013
The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation and Perspectives Middle Academy hosted another successufl Lights on After School event, on Thursday October 17, 2013.
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Auburn Gresham Affordable Care Act Community Enroll Day Nov. 2nd!
- Oct 29, 2013
Need to enroll for health coverage but find yourself confused or need assistance? Do you have questions about the Affordable Care Act? Join us Nov. 2nd from 10am-12pm for a Community Awareness and Enroll Day. It's happening all across the state of IL!
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These Last Two Dollars
- L. Johnson, Oct 29, 2013
Breakfast + Blues + Seniors = Whole lotta fun
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Affordable Care Act Navigators Appointments Available!
- Norma Sanders, Oct 25, 2013
Time is Running Out! Have questions on what the affordable care act means to you, your family, contact the Greater Auburn Grestion Development Corporation. For a Navigator (community outreach in-person counselor) to schedule an Appointment or Enrollment event for you, contact us a7 773.483.3696, we can get you in ASAP!
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South Side Red Line Reopens As Planned
- Oct 20, 2013
CTA’s Red Line fully reopens after 5 month construction.
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Countdown to the Official RedLine Reopening 10/21!
- Oct 15, 2013
Historic Event: Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation is counting down with the Redline Project
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Columbus Day closings: Most Banks, post offices, schools, GADC and more
- Oct 14, 2013
The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation is Closed.
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Red-Lights Gone Out On 79th Street
- Norma Sanders, Oct 10, 2013
City keeps it's promise. Today the mechanism to trigger the Red Light camera on 79th and Racine were deactivated this morning.
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Comprehensive Care Study Partners with Auburn Gresham
- Oct 3, 2013
The Comprehensive Care Program Study, lead by Dr. David Meltzer, partners wtih the Greater AuburnGresham Development Corporation for a community voice to its outreach arm.
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Affordable Care Act -- Oct. 1, 2013 -- Marketplace Opens
- Oct 1, 2013
Affordable Care Act, It's the Law
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Healthy Communities Campaign Auburn Gresham
- Sep 30, 2013
October 1st marks a major milestone in health care reform with the much-awaited debut of Get Covered Illinois, the state's Official Health Insurance Marketplace.
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Auburn Gresham Fall Health Fair Next Week!
- Anya Cawthon, Sep 19, 2013
Don't forget to stop by the Auburn Gresham Fall Health Fair, September 26th! To be held "on the block" between 79th May and 79th Racine. Come learn and see demonstrations on important information around your health and a healhty community. It's open to everyone.