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.
« Previous | 476–500 of 519 items | Next »
-
Windy City Live interviews Auburn Gresham priest
- Ernest Sanders, Mar 6, 2012, make a comment
- Father Michael Pfleger, co-pastor of St. Sabina Church was interviewed on ABC's daytime talk show Windy City Live to talk about his life and years as a Catholic priest serving the African American…
-
GADC participates in the inaugural Warm Your Heart 5K Run
- Ernest Sanders, Feb 27, 2012
- The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) team members and friends participated in the inaugural Warm Your Heart 5K Run to raise awareness of the ongoing need for cardiovascular…
-
Skilled Professional Needed for Elev8 @ Perspectives
- Tenisha Jones, Feb 18, 2012, make a comment
- The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) seeks to hire a part-time skilled professional who will be responsible for assisting with the coordination and implementation of ELEV8.
-
Seniors are celebrated for Black History Month
- Ernest Sanders, Feb 15, 2012
- In its 8th year of celebrating the senior residents in the community, the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) hosted another free and successful Breakfast-n-Blues jam session at the…
-
Governor Quinn signs Earned Income Tax Credit into law
- Ernest Sanders, Jan 20, 2012
- Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law tax relief credits for working families across the Land of Lincoln. Formerally, Senate Bill 400, this new legislation provides the largest increase of more…
-
2011 Publication
- Ernest Sanders, Dec 30, 2011
- 2011 Publication
-
"Giving" is in Auburn Gresham's DNA
- Ernest Sanders, Dec 16, 2011
- A community filled with givers, the Auburn Gresham community really demonstrated this entire week the importance of supporting its community members.
-
10 years of Services for the Greater Auburn Gresham Community
- Ernest Sanders, Dec 1, 2011
- Comprehensive community and economic development are not just the latest buzz words, but a complementary menus of programs and services designed to benefit a community’s residents and business…
-
Auburn Gresham Celebrates in Style
- Carl Vogel, Nov 21, 2011
- For its second annual Red Carpet event, the Auburn Gresham Smart Communities program showed off all that it offers.
-
Health Fair on the Block Gets Attendees Jumping for Success
- Antionette Fisher and Kimesha Mosely, Oct 24, 2011
- The sun shined bright as the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) hosted their bi-annual Health Fair on the Block of 79 th Street in Auburn Gresham.
-
Auburn Gresham 79th Street Renaissance Festival & St. Sabina Family Peace Jam
- Ernest Sanders, Sep 22, 2011
- Perfect sunny weather graced the 79th Street corridor as the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) hosted its 6th Annual Auburn Gresham 79th Street Renaissance Festival.
-
ISU STEP-UPs in Auburn Gresham and Little Village
- Ernest Sanders, Jul 25, 2011
- STEP-UP (Summer Teacher Education Partnership for Urban Education) is a summer immersion experience for Illinois State University (ISU) pre-service teaching majors working in Auburn Gresham and…
-
Health Fair on the Block: Back By Popular Demand
- Ben Levine, Jun 16, 2011
- Twice a year the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) hosts a health fair on 79 th Street exposing Auburn Gresham residents and business owners to the many services that are…
-
Simeon Classmates Enhance After-school Programming
- Ernest Sanders, Apr 28, 2011, 1 comment
- A group of motivated Simeon Career Academy high school students meet daily (after regular school hours) to gain more knowledge, increase their networking opportunity, and leverage their interpersonal…
-
Auburn Gresham's Neighborhood Beautification Report
- Dec 31, 2010
- Learn more about the successful neighborhood beautification strategies as the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) and Cleanslate continue to tackle litter and recycling efforts in…
-
Everyday Digital Classes Offered in Auburn Gresham
- Roderick Pugh, Dec 31, 2010, make a comment
- As part of the Smart Communities Initiative, the Saint Sabina Employment Resource Center (ERC) is host to the Everyday Digital curriculum for the Auburn Gresham community. This course is designed to…
-
Auburn Gresham is a SMART Community
- Ernest Sanders, Nov 29, 2010, 2 comments
- The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) launched its Smart Communities Initiative with a digital and red carpet theme. With nearly 400 attendees, people of all economic and social…
-
The Gaia Movement: A Strong Partner in Auburn Gresham
- Ernest Sanders, Oct 29, 2010, make a comment
- Just by the spelling of their organization name, one might interpret the Gaia Movement, as an outside movement not known to Auburn Gresham or the City of Chicago. But if you are a Chicago resident…
-
Litter Free Zone Gets Green Carpet Treatment
- Ernest Sanders, Aug 13, 2010
- Climate change affects everyone, but low and moderate-income neighborhoods are often disproportionately affected by these issues. The Greater-Auburn Gresham Development Corporation’s Litter…
-
Landmark Graduation Held at Perspectives-Calumet High Schools in Auburn Gresham
- Ernest Sanders, Jun 6, 2010
- 110 seniors made history in Auburn Gresham when they became the first graduating class of Perspectives-Calumet Charter High Schools (Schools of Liberal Arts and Technology).
-
Auburn Gresham's Earth Day 2010
- Linda Johnson, Apr 24, 2010
- As part of its initiative to promote Auburn Gresham as a self-sustaining community and celebrating culturally-rich experiences in a public/open space area, the Greater Auburn-Gresham…
-
Early Risers Take Advantage of Free Coffee and Pastries
- Ernest Sanders, Mar 15, 2010
- Nearly 150 early risers took advantage of The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation's (GADC) free offering of hot coffee, apple cider, and pastries.
-
The Story of Father Michael Pfleger: Radical Disciple
- Jan 28, 2010
- Regarded as a hero by many and a renegade by some in the Catholic Church hierarchy, Father Michael Pfleger, longtime pastor of Chicago's St. Sabina Parish, has consistently used the power of his…
-
GADC and Perfect Peace Cafe & Bakery Host a FREE COFFEE DAY
- Aurora Cruz, Nov 23, 2009
- The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) and Perfect Peace Cafe & Bakery partner to bring free coffee and treats to passer-byers.
-
Fall Family Festival Reaches Out to Youth and Seniors
- Terra London and Linda Johnson, Oct 30, 2009
- The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall Library DID IT AGAIN and hosted its Bi-annual Fall Family Festival.
« Previous | 476–500 of 519 items | Next »