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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Chicago Neighborhood Rebuild Training Pilot Program Unveils First Property
- Sep 28, 2018
- Chicago Neighborhood Rebuild Training Pilot Program Unveils First Property unveils Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation’s (GAGDC) newly rehabbed property located at 7227 S. Vincennes…
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United Way of Metro Chicago names new CEO Sean Garrett, a career-long employee of the organization, comes here from United Way of Central Carolinas.
- Reprinted from Crain Chicago Business, September 14, 2018, Sep 15, 2018
- A career-long United Way employee, he comes to Chicago from Charlotte, N.C., where he was executive director of United Way of Central Carolinas. Garrett, 36, replaces Wendy DuBoe , who became CEO in…
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A COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER: THE ANNUAL 79TH STREET RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL IN AUBURN GRESHAM
- Reprinted from United Way Metropolitan Chicago (uw-mc.org), Sep 4, 2018
- A COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER: THE ANNUAL 79TH STREET RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL IN AUBURN GRESHAM
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GAGDC TO HOST FIRST BENEFIT DINNER IN THE FALL
- Sep 1, 2018
- SAVE THE DATE! GAGDC WILL HOST IT'S 1ST BENEFIT DINNER, OCTOBER 25, 2018, SPONSORHIPS AND TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW.
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Auburn Gresham Building Gets New Life to Promote Health!
- Reprinted from Chicago Defender, Shari Noland, Defender Executive Editor, 6.5.18, Aug 23, 2018
- Can one iconic building along a key commerical cooridor lead the way to improve the health of a neighborhood? Community leaders and organizations in Auburn Gresham are progressing on a transformative…
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Urban Farming Program Marks 10,000 Customers Served
- Reprint from WTTW Chicago Tonight Newsletter, Alex Ruppenthal | August 22, 2018 7:11 pm, Aug 23, 2018
- An urban farming program that started barely two years ago with 7 acres of land near a former steel mill and a converted mobile library celebrated a milestone Wednesday, having served 10,000…
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Auburn Gresham Elementary Principals Band Together To Raise Literacy Levels
- Lee Edwards @Mario_Demiuex Englewood, Chatham & Auburn Gresham Block Club reporter, Jun 27, 2018
- The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation and United Way of Metro Chicago are working to transform the lives of neighborhood students, families through new Auburn Gresham GOLD initiative.
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School Is out for CPS students, Some Network 11 Teachers Are Ready to Learn
- Jun 21, 2018
- School Is Out For CPS Students, Yet Not for Some Network 11 Teachers Who Are Prepping to Learning New Literacy Techniques.
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AUBURN GRESHAM GOLD SCHOOLS: A COMMUNITY DRIVEN EDUCATION INITIATIVE
- United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Jun 17, 2018
- The initiative, dubbed Auburn Gresham GOLD is an improvement plan which targets Kindergarten through 3rd grade academics while also providing social support for the parents and families of students
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Auburn Gresham "Sounds The Alarm" With the American Red Cross Data, Reflects a Huge Success and Counting...
- Jun 13, 2018
- ...everyone involved was invested in a project and felt from the botton of their hearts they made an impact on the community.
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Big Green Learning Space Comes to AG Gold School
- Derris Cameron, Jun 7, 2018
- Big Green Learning Space Comes to AG Gold School
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Spring "Health Fair on the Block" was really Hot!
- Jun 5, 2018
- Spring "Health Fair on the Block" was really Hot!
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A Conversation about Neighborhood Economic Development
- City Club Chicago, Jun 1, 2018
- A Conversation about Neighborhood Economic Development
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Auburn Gresham Photo Album By LISC Chicago
- May 31, 2018
- LISC Chicago Photo Highlights of Auburn Gresham through the years. Take a look!
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Auburn Gresham "Sounds The Alarm" With the American Red Cross
- Reprint, WGN News, Sean Lewis, May 20, 2018
- What an absolutely great time we had installing 428 FREE 10-year smoke alarms in 141 homes Saturday, May 19, 2018.
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The Makings of a Strong Partnership: Chicago Cares and LISC Chicago
- Reprinted eNewletter, Meghan K. Harte LISC-Chicago, May 10, 2018
- Chicago Cares , the city’s number one provider of impact volunteerism and corporate volunteer activation, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago the local office of the…
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Prepare for a Bright Future in the Solar Field!
- Mar 9, 2018
- Come learn how qualified organizations and community partners want to help prepare you for a career in solar.
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New gym for Leo High School, community health center highlight proposed developments in Auburn Gresham
- Chicago Tribune, By Zak Koeske Contact Reporter Daily Southtown, Feb 26, 2018
- Community health highlight proposed developments in Auburn Gresham, building on a vision of quality of life excellence, the residents are ready for!
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Seniors served just right at the 2018 Breakfast and Blues Event
- Feb 26, 2018
- We served a great meal and some down home blues at the 2018 Breakfast and Blues for Seniors.
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Carter G. Woodson Library, A South Side Institution Is Refurbished
- Feb 15, 2018
- Carter G. Woodson Library reopoens after major rennovations. The Carter G. Woodson Regional Library at 95th and Halsted was named for the father of Black History Month.
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GAGDC Honors Local Senior Citizens with Breakfast
- Christopher Shuttlesworth, Feb 14, 2018
- The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) hosted a Breakfast and Blues event for seniors on Feb. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Namoi & Sylvester Smith Senior Living, 8031…
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Auburn Gresham Tax Site Closed, 2/10, Due to Weather!
- Feb 9, 2018
- PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUBURN GRESHAM TAX SITE WILL CLOSED TOMORROW ( SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH ) DUE TO THE CONTINUING HEAVY SNOWFALL!
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New Divvy pricing offers more options for two-wheeled fun
- Reprinted from Active Transportation Alliance Newsletter - January 24, 2018 | by Jim Merrell, Feb 9, 2018
- The City of Chicago announced tweaks to the pricing structure for the Divvy bike share system. Health and Wellness Taskforce, let's join the ride and get more Divvy in our communities!
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Registration is NOW OPEN for the 24th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards
- Feb 9, 2018
- Registration is NOW OPEN for the 24th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards
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Help Serve Our Seniors at Breakfast and Blues for Seniors February 2018!
- Join GAGDC's "Have A Heart for Seniors Campaign", Feb 1, 2018
- We're serving our Seniors! Come enjoy great live blues band, food and help us in the campaign to give a heart to our seniors, during the February 2018 Breakfast and Blues for Seniors!
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