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Elevating Stories of #Climate Equity on Chicago Access Network (CAN TV)

Watch GAGDC team in the June episode of "Elevating Stories of Climate Equity. You Tube or CAN TV. Click on story to get details on the link!

Case studies on how Data Equity Cohort Members use Cityscape, including GAGDC's Christa Hunt

Anjulie Rao wrote four case studies from interviews with, from left to right, Ms. Cassandra Sneed, Christa Hunt (GAGDC), Carlos Robles-Shanahan, and Felicia Slaton-Young. 

The South Side is getting a facility to turn food waste into natural gas

GAGDC is one the largest class b investors in a renewable gas project in Auburn Gresham will include a anaerobic food digester that will use food waste to produce renewable natural gas.

Behind on Housing Due to COVID-19

Behind on Housing Due to COVID-19 due to COVID-19? Keep reading resources are available.

Earth Day Celebration at Barton Elementary is the Bomb!

Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) partnered with the Stein Learning to bring  Earth Day celebration to, Barton Elementary School. 

GAGDC and Elevate Amp up for Seniors!

...with the first 20 seniors scheduled for application intake, GAGDC was amped up with the collaboration of Elevate.

MAPSCorps is Hiring!
MAPSCorps is Hiring for summer of 2022!
ARPA Funding - City, County, and State Grant Opportunities

REMINDER: ARPA Funding - City, County, and State Grant Opportunities

Celebrating Black History Month: Carlos Nelson Is Pounding The Pavement In Auburn Gresham

Celebrating Black History Month: Carlos Nelson with CBS News at Afro Joe's February airing Feb 25th!

Celebrating Black History Month: Carlos Nelson Is Pounding The Pavement In Auburn Gresham

Celebrating Black History Month: Carlos Nelson with CBS News at Afro Joe's February airing Feb 25th!

February is Black History Month! (Blog)

A GAGDC Afrolatino staffer shares his Brown story, with fun fact and author also of mixed heritage this Black History Month! Learn more about his story...

GAGDC's vaccine equity in Auburn Gresham and the near south region recognized by the CDC!

GAGDC's vaccine equity service in Auburn Gresham and the near south region, continues to be a big success. Check out us being recognized by the CDC!

February is Black History Month! (Blog)

Check out GAGDC's first Black History 2022 story submitted by Anthony Williams, Healthy Chicago Equity Zone (HCEZ), outreach supervisor. He basically dropped the mic on finding this black history fact. Stay tuned as other staff share their moment or memory in black history, throughout February. Enjoy!

Promoting Stronger Neighborhoods One Network and Partner at a Time - AGNN!

Auburn Gresham has a vision for a strong future. A collaboration of residents, businesses, partners and the city of Chicago are in it together!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Inside the Chicago Freedom Movement

“If you can move Chicago, you can move the country.” – Shermann “Dilla” Thomas, the Urban Historian  

CITY OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCES VACCINE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTAURANTS, BARS, GYMS, AND OTHER INDOOR PUBLIC PLACES

Effective January 3, 2022, for Chicago per Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) any individual 5 years of age or older will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to dine indoors, visit gyms, or enjoy entertainment venues where food or drink are being served. This new requirement goes into effect on 

Gov. Pritzker Announces $300 Million in Nation-Leading Child Care Recovery Grants

CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Grace B. Hou today announced that $300 million in new relief grants will be made available to child care providers across the state.

First Reflections, "GAGDC Saved My Business"

We had just finished our first year of business and were ramping up for our second year...(continue to read reflections of a growing business owner)

6th Ward Alderman Office Holiday Hours and More updates...

Season’s Greetings 6th Ward Family, from Alderman Roderick Sawyer!

79th TIF(s) Open through December 30, 2021 at 5pm

 Applications are still open and due on December 30, 2021, by 5pm.

City of Chicago Department FREE business education workshops are now available as WEBINARS!
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection’s FREE business education workshops are now available as WEBINARS! 
BACP ENCOURAGES CHICAGOANS TO SPEND BIG AND SHOP SMALL

BACP ENCOURAGES CHICAGOANS TO SPEND BIG AND SHOP SMALL, Neighborhood shopping campaigns brighten the holiday season!

Thank You Sponsors and Community for Celebrating 20 years of great works in Auburn Gresham

2021 Benefit dinner photos

UIC Neighborhood Centers to provide support for African American Communities

UIC has engaged over 60 community and UIC stakeholders in a collaborative effort to increase the enrollment and retention of African Americans.

New employee pens heartwarming report on 3rd annual benefit dinner

GAGDC Annual Gala an eye-opening successful event!

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