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February is Black History Month! (Blog): Anthony Williams, GAGDC Healthy Chicago Equity Zone, Outreach Supervisor, Feb 1, 2022; Check out GAGDC's first Black History 2022 story submitted by Anthony Williams, Healthy Chicago Equity Zone (HCEZ), outreach supervisor. He basically dropped the mic on finding this black history fact. Stay tuned as other staff share their moment or memory in black history, throughout February. Enjoy!
Thank You Sponsors and Community for Celebrating 20 years of great works in Auburn Gresham: Photos courtesy of, Nov 11, 2021; 2021 Benefit dinner photos
JUNE 8th, INVEST South/West Initiative Starts Series of Community Engagement Meetings!: Patrick Brutus, Jun 8, 2021; INVEST South/West Initiative, invites you to our series of community engagements starting on June 8, 2021, with two more planned meetings to follow!
Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle HUB Proclaims Hope for a Deserving Community: Mark Rivera, ABC7 Chicago, Aug 6, 2020; In a neighborhood that for generations has been disinvested now comes a financial windfall. "Now we're here proclaiming, yes! There's hope being instilled, there's resources coming," said Carlos Nelson, Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation CEO.
Topics @2pm: Call the Rapid Resource Information Line!: May 4, 2020; The latest topics for GAGDC's Rapid Resource Information Line (RRIL), call in everyday to 1-727-731-8195, from 1:55pm - 2:15pm, to hear 5-10 minutes of key topics to keep you connnected.
Join Us for GAGDC Rapid Resource Info Line "Community Relevant Topic" Conference Calls!: Apr 6, 2020; In the spirit of innovation, creativity and connectivity, GAGDC has created a series of relevant topics to share. March 30th, plan to join us for the kick-off of GAGDC Rapid Response Community Conference Calls at Phone: 1.605.313.4414 Access Code: 125539
Giving Thanks Today and Everyday: Nov 28, 2019; Happy Thanksgiving to all the communities and clients we serve! #GiveThanks
Mayor Lightfoot to announce city partnership with BMO Harris Bank to reinvest in South, West Sides: ABC7, Chicago WLS, Oct 21, 2019; Mayor Lori Lightfoot will join the CEO of BMO Harris Bank Monday to announce a new initiative, INVEST South/West, to revitalize communities on Chicago's South and West Sides.
14th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival Another Huge Success!: Sep 10, 2019; 14th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival Another Huge Success!
2019 Building: Community Assets, Health and Prosperity: Jan 1, 2019; Happy New Year to our clients, partners, residents and sponsors. Looking forward to a new year to continue to collectively impact building relationships and community assets.
The Grid: Exploring the Auburn Gresham neighborhood: ByJi Suk Yi @oh_em_ji_CST | email, Nov 29, 2018; Welcome to “The Grid,” our in-depth look at Chicago’s neighborhoods. Today’s stop is Auburn Gresham!
Ji explores Auburn Gresham | Part 2: ByJi Suk Yi @oh_em_ji_CST, Nov 29, 2018; Ji, from The Grid, Explores The Auburn Gresham neighborhood on Chicago’s southwest side.
Give Thanks!: Nov 22, 2018; From all of us at Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, remember to help those in need and Give Thanks!
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
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.
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 S. Halsted.
The Joy of Giving the New Home Welcome Gift to One Lucky Winner: Dec 22, 2017; 8633 S Parnell Ave is a beautiful, completely refurbished 1,900 sq. ft. home located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. It's all the home of new neighbors, the Lee'sm thanks to the Cook County Land Bank!
12th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival SAVE THE DATE!: Jun 13, 2017; SAVE THE DATE for the 12th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival, coming to you this year for two days, September 9th and September 10th!
Perspectives on PEACE: Jun 2, 2017; 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: May 18, 2017; 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 18, 2017, 5:30-7:30pm, Gary Comer Youth Center, 7200 S. Ingleside. The health of the community involves all of us! Come let your voice be heard and lead the conversation. Light Dinner will be served. To help us plan better, RSVP by registering at http://communitygrandroundsmay2017.eventbrite.com
Apply Now for Auburn Gresham Health Fair on the Block, Coming May 25, 2017: Anya Cawthon, Apr 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, on the street between Racine and May, sponsored by our CVS Caremark. For questions call GADC office at 773-483-3696.
UChicago’s CommunityRx Intervention: reprinted from Carl West/TBTNewsService.com, Feb 16, 2017; 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 a model for other efforts nationally.
The Racial Wealth Divide and Mexican Americans: Huffington Post - THE BLOG Chicago, Dedrick Muhammad Co-written by Jessika Lopez, CFED, Feb 7, 2017; 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 associate Chicago with Mexican culture.
Chicago Bears Care A Lot for Auburn Gresham Families In Need: Reprinted from DNA Info, By Evan F. Moore | December 19, 2016, Edited by Norma Sanders Jan. 11, 2017, Dec 20, 2016; 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 really do care a lot for the community.
CITY LEADERS ANNOUNCE PLAN TO REVITALIZE CHATHAM, AUBURN GRESHAM, AVALON PARK AND GREATER GRAND CROSSING NEIGHBORHOODS: Reprinted from Channel 7 News - Leah Holt CHICAGO (WLS), Jun 29, 2016; In a big push to revitalize what was once one of Chicago's most affluent South Side neighborhoods, city leaders introduced a new economic development program for Chatham, Auburn Gresham,