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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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Cuban delegation, UIC work toward better women’s health in Englewood
Four physicians from Cuba are working in Chicago to improve maternal health and birth outcomes in Englewood.
Perfomics Volunteers Spend Global Performance Day in Auburn Gresham GOLD Schools #ChicagoCares!
Perfomics and Chicago Cares Volunteers Spend Global Performance Day in Auburn Gresham GOLD Schools
Green Means Go (Toward a Cleaner Community)
Learn more about the Team that's cleaning our streets and improving our neighborhood.
Monthly News from Auburn Greshamn's Tax Site Parnter
This is a reminder of the NOF Information Session that will be held at Olive-Harvey College tomorrow , Friday, October 20th . Please read full story to see the details.
Auburn Gresham FALL "Health Fair On The Block"
Join the Auburn Gresham Health and Wellness Taskforce for its bi-annual Health Fair On The Block, Thursday, September 28th, 10:00am until 2:00pm, between 79th May and 79th Loomis. Lots of information…
Chicago's First Tiny Homes Could House Veterans In Auburn Gresham
The first permanent tiny homes in Chicago could be built in Auburn Gresham as part of an effort by Catholic Charities to get homeless veterans off the street.
Job Opening! Auburn Gresham GOLD School - Health Coordinator
GADC looking to immediately hire a full time skilled professional who will be responsible for monitoring consents for students to receive health services and school compliance rates. Read more for…
Ride a Trolley, Sip a Cocktail, Change a Neighborhood
In a double decker bus on a gorgeous day, the only place to ride is in the top.
The Changing Face of Auburn Gresham: How Façade Enhancements Energize Neighborhoods.
Artful changes inspire local hope and pride.
Constructing Communities: The SARFS Program at the GAGDC
What's good for our seniors is good for all of us.
Charting the Course for a New Way to Employ Youth
A Special Report on an Imporant Partner Program.
Healthy Lifestyle Building Hub Coming To South Side
The Build on 79th Street Jazz & Champagne Reception was an opportunity to purchase a commemorative engraved plated brick that will be permanently affixed to the atrium of the Auburn Gresham…
MAPSCorps 2017 Cohort Preparing to Capture #DATA4GOOD
MAPCorps 2017, youth data scientists begin their first day of work for the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation! Here's looking to a great summer of capturing data for health of the…
The Law Project Changes Its Name!
For more than 30 years, The Law Project was known - first as the Community Economic Development Law Project, and then as The Law Project. Today, they are excited to announce that our new name is the…
12th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival SAVE THE DATE!
SAVE THE DATE for the 12th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival, coming to you this year for two days, September 9th and September 10th!
The Racial Wealth Gap | Chicago
Black Lives Matter focuses on social justice disparities, but economic disparities can be just as destructive, says a Washington D.C. think tank that is working with JPMorgan Chase & Co.,…
Perspectives on PEACE
Join Perspectives Charter School tomorrow, June 2nd, 9:00am, as we march for peace in the 4th Annual Perspectives Peace March!
TOWH HALL: Empowering Youth To Speak Up and Speak Out
Calling all TEEN groups and organizations supporting TEENS Come and have your VOICES HEARD and discuss issues that are important to YOU. The TOWH HALL: Empowering Youth To Speak Up and Speak Out! May…
Auburn Gresham Elementary Schools Have a Lot of Character!
Auburn Gresham Elementary Schools Have a Lot of Character!
Avoiding the Summer Slide
Reading over summer is one of the best ways for a child to maintain the reading skills they gained during the previous school yea. Cick here to read how....
Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week!
National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is observed on the Tuesday of the first full week in May. Take the time to thank a teacher this week!
Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week!
National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is observed on the Tuesday of the first full week in May. Take the time to thank a teacher this week!
The Revolution of Young Artists As Leaders Continues To Be ROYAL
“Simeon’s poetry team, called Writers Never Die and 2014/15 Louder Than a Bomb Champions collaborated with John W. Cook Elementary School and created The Revolution of Young Artist as…
Apply Now for Auburn Gresham Health Fair on the Block, Coming May 25, 2017
Calling all Health Providers, Organizations and Stakeholders interested in the health of the community! Applications are open for the health fair which will be held, May 25th from 10:00am to 2:00pm,…
"Build on 79th Street" A Jazz and Champagne-Infused Fundraising Reception A Huge Success!
Please join the board of directors and staff of the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation in thanking our sponsors and donors for attending the fundraising jazz and champagne-infused…

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