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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Middle Schoolers "Pasta for Pennies" Raises Funds And Awareness For Cancer
- Anya Cawthon, Apr 28, 2014
- Perspective Middle Academy (PMA) student houses, participated in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Pasta for Pennies" coin drive for an 8 week period and raised awareness and funds for youth…
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Enjoy The Day!
- Apr 18, 2014
- Whether working, relaxing or celebrating, enyoy the day. Happy Good Friday!
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At GADC March Madness Was Not Just About the Brackets
- Norma Sanders, Apr 7, 2014
- At GADC March Madness Was Not Just About the Brackets, take a moment and look at our teams win at Education, Health, Seniors, Technology for our residents and businesses.
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Ms. Curry is Covered, It's Not Too Late!
- Norma Sanders, Mar 31, 2014
- Sometimes all you can do is close your eyes and give thanks. That's what Ms. Curry expressed when they finished her "Get Covered Illinois" health insurance application, in record time!
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GetCovered on March 27th It Is Not Too Late
- Mar 25, 2014
- Auburn Gresham, Chatham and Greater Grand Crossing!!!!! The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation and St. Sabina Resource Center is holding a March Enrollment Madness Event to enroll as many…
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Windy City Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Engagement Event t The West Pullman Library!
- Mar 25, 2014
- On Wednesday, April 2 nd , from 6pm to 7:30pm , you are invited to attend Windy City Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Engagement Event at The West Pullman Library!
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Chicago Vintage Home Series - "THIS OLD DREAM HOUSE"
- NHS Auburn Gresham, Mar 14, 2014
- Chicago neighborhoods are defintred by thier bungalows, greystones, workers cottages ad other vintage homes. Many potential and existing homeowners have questions about how to assess the condidtions,…
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Truancy in Chicago Public Schools Task Force Public Hearings
- Mar 6, 2014
- L.E.A.D.E.R.S Network sponsors "Truancy in Chicago Public Schools Task Force" meeting: March 10th, New Mt. Pilgram Missionary Baptist Church, 4301 W. Washington Street, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Public…
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ComEd CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITIES
- Mar 4, 2014
- ComEd offers Flexible Payment Options and Finanicial Assistance to customers in need. Felixabele payment option are available through April 1, 2014. To learn more call 888-806-CARE (2273), option 2…
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Papa Buckner and the Dream Team Serves The Blues
- Linda Johnson, Mar 4, 2014
- Papa Buckner and the Dream Team serves "The Blues," during the semi-annual Breakfast and Blues for Seniors, Saturday, February 22nd, in the community room, at the Thurgood Marshall Library, hosted by…
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Read Aloud. Change the World. World Read Aloud Day: March 5, 2014
- Mar 4, 2014
- There are two national days to recognize reading, Read Across America Day (March 3rd) and World Read Aloud Day on March 5th. What's your favorite book? What are you reading now? Who are you reading…
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World Read Aloud Day: March 5, 2014
- Mar 4, 2014
- There are two national days to recognize reading, Read Across America Day (March 3rd) and World Read Aloud Day on March 5th. What's your favorite book? What are you reading now? Who are you reading…
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White House Creating Opportunities To Elevate Boys and Young Men of Color
- Feb 27, 2014
- “There are a lot of kids out there who need help, who are getting a lot of negative reinforcement. And is there more that we can do to give them the sense that their country cares about them…
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CALL FOR RFP's: 79th Street Renaissance Festival
- Feb 21, 2014
- SSA#32 is releasing a Call for RFP's for Event Planners for the Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival.
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Community Scandal Viewing Party 2.27.14
- Feb 19, 2014
- SCANDAL season will soon be upon us and all across Chicago Livvies are gearing up to be shocked, surprised, and stimulated by hottest couple on TV since Captain Kirk and Uhura! Join us for a…
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Hadiya Pendleton's Friend Honored for Shielding Friend From Gunfire
- Feb 19, 2014
- The Boy Scouts of America will award Eagle Scout Lawrence D. Sellers with the Honor Medal later this week. Sellers will be recognized for selflessly shielding a friend from gunfire in Chicago’s…
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The Courage To Love? A Community Discussion
- Feb 12, 2014
- Join community partners and learn what is involved in "The Courage To Love" project. We need your feedback and input to decide, as a community, if we make this investment to support the health and…
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History of Auburn Gresham
- reprint Steve Shanabruch, Feb 5, 2014
- The recent history of Auburn Gresham is somewhat similar to that of the areas that surround it: once predominantly Irish Catholic, the racial makeup of the neighborhood quickly changed in the the…
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CATALYST CHICAGO'S Parent Resource Center
- piashantee, Feb 4, 2014
- Looking for a school, a preschool program, child care, an after-school program or a phone number at Chicago Public Schools? Find them at Catalyst Chicago's Parent Resource Center.
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Celebrating 28 Days of Of Auburn Gresham History
- Norma Sanders, Feb 1, 2014
- Celebrate the 28 days of February with us by sharing a moment in Auburn Gresham Black History. Just send a copy of your historic photo(s) and stories to gadc@gagdc.org. Greater Auburn-Gresham…
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CAREGIVERS Need Care, Too!
- Jan 27, 2014
- If you are a caregiver, please join us and discuss ways you find time to care for yourself or talk about what you need as a caregiver. Friday, January 31st, Urban Partnership Bank, 7801 S. State, 2nd…
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Martin Luther King Jr. On Education
- reprinted from StandforChildren WA, Jan 20, 2014
- "Intelligence plus Character. That is the goal of true education." Support Auburn Gresham Gold a Community-Driven Education Initiative. Why? We can't wait, claim with us 2014 as the year of Education.
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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