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Community Highlights

Bringing people together is a conscious strategy of the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corp., whether it is a family fest in the summer or a winter Blues Breakfast for senior citizens. Read about some of the past events in our neighborhood, and watch the calendar for new ones.

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April 1st Breakfast and Blues for Seniors Brings Joy To Community, No Fooling!
It was a wonderful day in the neighborhood” on Saturday, April 1 st , 2017 in Auburn-Gresham at the Breakfast & Blues for Seniors event held at the Naomi and Sylvester Smith Senior Living…
Leading the way to a healthier Chicago
CCH Partner Michael Fagen, PhD, MPH , Associate Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Director of IPHAM's Masters in Public Health (MPH) Program , recently redesigned the MPH…
Cook 8th-Grader Aces CPS Selective-Enrollment Test, Earns Maximum Score
Thirteen-year-old Daysha Straight was the only student at Cook Elementary to get the maximum score on the Chicago Public Schools selective-enrollment test this year which determines where…
A big week in Economic Development Funding for Chicago's neighborhoods!
Last week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel launched two new programs that will make significant funding available to support new and existing businesses on Chicago's South, Southwest, and West Sides. Both the…
Chance The Rapper Gives $1 Million To Chicago Public Schools
CHATHAM — Grammy Award winner Chance The Rapper announced Monday he will donate $1 million to the Chicago Public Schools for arts education — a move that drew praise from former first…
Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards Highlight Progress, Positivity
At Lisc Chicago's 23rd annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA), the Private Bank Norman Bobins Leadership Award, highlighted progress and positiity, by honoring its youngest winner to…
23rd Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards, February 28, 2017
SAVE THE DATE The 23rd Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards will be held on February 28, 2017. Online and advance registration for the event will begin in January 2017. Walk-in tickets can…
GADC Looking To Hire Additional School Based Health Coordinator!
GADC seeks to hire another (full time) skilled professional who will be responsible for monitoring consents for students to receive health services and school compliance rates. See full details of…
Auburn Gresham GOLD Workforce Program Improving Health and Wellness of the Community!
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Thanks to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation two-generation grant, the Auburn Gresham GOLD, community driven education program is making great strides, in our workforce program.
UChicago’s CommunityRx Intervention
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES - New research from the University of Chicago Medicine shows a program that uses electronic medical records to connect Chicagoans with health resources in their community could be…
Auburn Gresham gold standard for parent engagement
“We believe that the best way to improve student prospects is to develop a set of holistic interventions that will provide a broad range of support to students and families, not simply within…
Illinois State University's Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline Delivers Results For Auburn Gresham
Kenya Sherrill, another Illinois State University (ISU) graduate, just accepted a full position at Simeon Career Academy (High School), where she completed her student teaching work last fall.
Treasurer Summers Announces 2017 Black History Month Essay Competition
This scholarship will give Chicago Public Schools seniors the opportunity to win a $2,500 scholarship for their first year college tuition.
The Racial Wealth Divide and Mexican Americans
When we think of Chicago, we think the Windy City, maybe the Chicago Cubs finally winning the World Series or maybe even think of Barack Obama’s adopted hometown, but we don’t really…
Thank You President Obama! YES WE CAN Continue To Make A Difference
As you pass on the torch, this January 20, 2017, while the nation watches, we THANK YOU President Barack Obama. YES WE CAN continue to make a difference.
Four Partner Organizations, Two-Generations Host Serve-A-Thon To Honor Dr. King's Legacy
Four Partner Organizations, Chicago Cares, Uptake, Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation and Cook Elementary School (Chicago Public Schools) Host Serve-A-Thon to Honor Dr. King's legacy,…
Chicago Bears Care A Lot for Auburn Gresham Families In Need
The Chicago Bears, Leo High School and the Chicago Police Department's Gresham (6th) District, hosted a holiday party for families from Auburn Gresham on Monday, December 19th. This proves they…
Tick Tock: Deadline To Apply To A Selective-Enrollment School Is Friday
The clock is ticking for parents of students looking to snag a coveted spot in one of Chicago's selective-enrollment or magnet schools. The deadline to apply, is Friday December 9th!
Streets Cleaned, Vets Honored in Day of Service
On a day dedicated to those who have served this country, through bouts of rain and blustering winds, more than 50 volunteers combed through a vacant lot in Auburn Gresham and collected trash on 79…
CommunityRx Model for Finding Healthy Resources In Communities
CommunityRx projects generates customized e-perscriptions for patients visiting dozens of health clinics. This project is deeply rooted in Auburn Gresham a key contributor to its success.
Auburn Gresham Exhibits BOLD Leadership Around It's GOLD Education Strategy
United Way Chicago reviews Auburn Gresham Neighborhood Network BOLD Goals, on November 10, 2016. Read more to find out about the collaborative work our local schools are working collectively in a…
Neighborhood Housing Services Community Hero - Auburn Gresham - Prinicipal Monique Dockery
Neighborhood Housing Services Community Hero - Auburn Gresham -
Quality of Life Plan Celebration of How Your Voice Matters Auburn Gresham!
Auburn Gresham community, came out and celebrated all our hard work contributing to Your Voice Matters Quality of Life Plan planning process. This was the first celebration of our collective works,…
10/11 | Field Day at Westcott Elementary From a Looming Strike To Student Joy
GAGDC edcuation team staffer tells the day in a life, giving two-generation supports to a partner elementary school. Read the highs and lows of the day, that keeps us going for the GOLD!
10/11 | Field Day at Westcott Elementary, From a Looming Strike To Student Joy
GAGDC staff member of the Edcuation team, shares her experiences during Field Day, at one of our CPS, Auburn Gresham GOLD schools. Read the ebbs of flow of community partner work, all in one day, as…

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