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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!
New employee pens heartwarming report on 3rd annual benefit dinner
GAGDC Annual Gala an eye-opening successful event!
Free Food Pop Up and Vax Events (2nd and 4th Tuesdays)
We are the post office of food pop ups, neither rain sleet snow nor polar vortex shall stop us!!!!
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot 2022 Budget Proposal
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot unveils the historic 2022 budgetproposal...
COV19 Response and Health Equity Team Promotes Protect Chicago 77 Campaign
COV19 Response and Health Equity Team Promotes Protect Chicago 77
Chicago Department of Public Health Releases "The State of Health for Blacks in Chicago
Chicago Department of Public Health Releases "The State of Health for Blacks in Chicago"
Draft Day Dream, "My Chicago Bears!"
Carlos Nelson will forever be associated with QB Justin Fields. Here’s how the Auburn Gresham community leader got to the NFL stage weeks after losing his father, an avid Chicago Bears fan.
Happy Two Year Anniversary Mayor Lightfoot!
Happy Anniversary Mayor Lightfoot!
So, who is Carlos Nelson?
So, who is Carlos Nelson?
Chicago Bears & Bears Care Invest $611,000 In Auburn Gresham
We are getting closer to the finish line, thanks to sizeable donation from "My Chicago Bears!"
Man known for addressing health disparities in Auburn-Gresham announcing Bears’ first-round pick
chicagobears.com Carlos Nelson, GAGDC's CEO known for addressing health disparities in Auburn-Gresham announcing Bears’ first-round pick
The child care industry collapsed during COVID-19, so Biden’s giving it $39B from the stimulus | Illinois Child Care Restoration Grants 2021
Illinois has been awarded $331 million in financial aid to support child care through the latest federal relief package passed by the US Congress.
CEO sends big THANK YOU to the team for its Resiliency during the organization's COVID-19 pivot year
It has been slightly over one year when COVID-19 descended upon Auburn Gresham and GAGDC pivoted and even ramped up efforts to serve the community!
Black History Month Interview of Carlos Nelson, Outstanding Commitment in Community Service
The Treasurer's has conversations with black leader awardees to amplify and inspire tomorrow's leaders with words of inspiration from today's.
February GAGDC Staff Spotlight
Sharing the spotlight on GAGDC Staff....take a loolk!
Chicago Warming Centers
When temperatures are at 32 degrees or below – warming areas are available at the City’s six community service centers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. When temperatures are…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A Day of Racial Healing and Service
Hear from Sean Garrett, President and CEO of United Way of Metro Chicago, and Dr. Gail Christopher, Executive Director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity and architect of America’s…
MLK Day of Racial Healing and Service - Session 2: Virtual Service Project & Conversation with Christa A. Hamilton
The coronavirus pandemic has stressed families in our region, making it difficult for them to meet their basic needs. Food insecurity, stress, and job loss are rising. United Way's community partners…
Service of Young athletes volunteer at Greater Chicago Food Depository on MLK Day
GAGDC feels this need stays great in 2021, for those struggling to have enough food to eat. We have transformed the mission of GAGDC to be of service to the community.
Register Now for the Upcoming Illinois Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) Webinars
he Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity joined the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI) in opening the $25 million Rebuild Distressed…
"teamwork, makes the dream work"
Huge final steps -- Finance Committee, votes Yes, for AG Healthy Lifestyle Building resources.
Stimulating Economic Growth in Vital Communities
Organizations in Chicago’s Vital Communities spur development to increase the power of residents as they advance socially beneficial projects.
Yoga at the Virtual Community Center!
Join our Virtual Community Center! Learn at your leisure from the comfort of your home! Upcoming class vitural YOGA!
NBDC update: Chicago Tightening Restrictions in Response to Second Wave of COVID-19
Commissioner Rosa Escareno joined Mayor Lightfoot and the Public Health Commissioner to announce the reinstatement of targeted business restrictions to combat the recent and alarming rise of COVID-19…

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