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"Claiming the Wisdom of Our Faith Traditions: Shaping a Faith-Rooted Movement to Foster Resilience and Prevent Childhood Trauma" Workshop
- Nov 30, 2016
Come learn about the impact of traumatic experiences have on brain and genetic functioning, how to foster resilience in both the individual and across communities. Space is limited. See information to sign up.
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Join GAGDC On #GivingTuesday Help Families Go For The GOLD!
- Nov 26, 2016
On November 29th, #GivingTuesday, join GAGDC in supporting thier mission to help Auburn Gresham GOLD children and families thrive. Your gift will support needed programming.
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STEM Competition Aims to Inspire Teen Girls
- Reprinted WTTW Chicago Tonight | Matt Masterson | August 2, 2016 2:41 pm 4815, Aug 29, 2016
Team Flaming Zing celebrates its victory at ComEd’s 2015 Icebox Derby Race Day in Chicago. The four-week education program encourages young women to pursue careers in STEM. (Courtesy of ComEd)
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87th Annual Bud Billiken Parade: New Early Start Time At 9AM
- Reprinted from Chicago Defender OnLine Aug 6, 2016 By Mary L. Datcher, Aug 8, 2016
The largest African-American parade in the U.S. has a brand new start time so set your alarm clocks for an earlier wake-up call. The 87th Annual Bud Billiken Parade, live, Saturday, August 13th, from 9:00 am- 11:30 am. Yes, the parade will begin at 9:00am sharp!
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Forest Preserves of Cook County Launches Pilot Program for Youth Employment.
- May 31, 2016
Forest Preserves of Cook County Launches Pilot Program for Youth Employment. Teens will learn conservation work and make improvements to local habitats. This year, the Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps program will engage 66 youth, ages 15 to 19, in a six-week hands-on summer work experience. To learn how your organization can partner with the Forest Preserves on summer youth employment opportunities, contact Alice Brandon, resource management programming manager for the Forest Preserves, by email at alice.brandon@cookcountyil.gov.
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100K Opportunities Initiative CHICAGO | Jobs Youth 16-24
- Aug 6, 2015
The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative is an effort that is committed to helping young adults who are not in school find jobs and get connected to employment services and resources. In the Chicagoland area, at least 1,000 young adults will be hired over the next 18 months. #StartSomewhere First Opportunity Fair & Forum Coming to Chicago on Aug. 13, Hosted by Common!
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Auburn Gresham Merit Teen, is all the Pizzicato!
- Reprinted from DNAInfo, By Stephanie Lulay | May 12, 2015, May 12, 2015
Music Opened Doors to Selective Enrollment Schools, for one Auburn Gresham Merit Teen. Read her story...
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Empowering Youth To Live Healthy Lifestyles Summit
- Norma Sanders, May 7, 2015
Empowering Youth To Live Health Lifestyles Summit, May 14, 6-9pm, at the Gary Comer Youth Center. This is the Community Grand Round (CGR) you don't want to miss. This will be a YOUTH developed and led SUMMIT! It will expose you to topics of obesity, violence, sexually transmitted and infectious diseases and asthma. Hurry, the YOUTH SUMMIT Registration is filling up!
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Hosts Youth Job Fair
- Dante Sawyer District Representative U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, IL-02, Apr 1, 2015
Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Youth Job and Resource Expo for young men and women between the ages of 15 and 24 on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy, 250 E. 111th Street, Chicago.
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Youth Guidance Set to Host 22nd Annual Parent Leadership Conference
- J. Kirby, Jan 21, 2015
Youth Guidance's 22nd Annual Parent Leadership Conference entitled: Parenting with Knowledge, Action and Transformation will bring together more than 200 Chicago mothers, fathers, educators, and youth experts for empowerment and enlightenment.
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Mentoring Matters: Making A Difference in the Lives of Youth
- J. Kirby, Dec 22, 2014
School-bassed nonprofit Youth Guidance brings support to students & families in many of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods.
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All-Black Chicago Baseball Team First to Advance to Little League World Series in 31 Years
- Reposted: BeanSoupTimes.com, August 12, 2014, Victoria Joshua, Aug 13, 2014
On the afternoon of Aug. 9, 2014, the Jackie Robinson West Little League made Chicago history after defeating New Albany, Ind. 12-7, in the Great Lakes Regional championship. A significant win in fact, because this makes them the first all-Black Chicago Little League team to advance to the Little League World Series in three decades. Stay Tuned: Little League World Series pool play, vs. Washington at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lamade Stadium, Williamsport, Pa. TV: ESPN.
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Registration for Winter Break Activities Open Now
- Chicago City of Learning, Dec 11, 2013
WHAT: Mayor Emanuel’s Winter Adventure Passport and “Destination: Chicago,” a festival of doing and making for all ages
WHEN: Activities— December 21- January 3
Destination: Chicago—Saturday, January 18, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Activities held at libraries, community organizations, park district centers and museums across the city;
Destination: Chicago to be held at DePaul University Downtown Campus, 1 E Jackson St., Lower Concourse
WHO: Chicago youth ages 4-24; Chicago City of Learning
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Saturday Enrichment Program Request for Applications (Contractors)
- Bridge Admin, Aug 22, 2013
Beloved Community Family Services, Inc. (BCFS) wishes to formally invite you to share your community program and/or class with our 2013 Fall session of the Saturday Enrichment Program (October 12 – December 14, 2013). BCFS will grant each selected class $750 for sharing your time and knowledge with our neighborhood children! Applications are due ONLINE Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 11:59pm.
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Come and Meet "MOLLY" Roundtable 4/17/13
- Aurora Cruz, Apr 17, 2013
A discussion about drugs, alcohol and tobacco our youth are abusing. Come learn and do ask questions! RSVP is required Maya Hodari mhodari7@yahoo.com or 773.483.3693
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The Interruptors Airs on Channel 11 February 14th
- Herminia Vanna, Feb 12, 2012
The Interruptors, the gritty documentary on youth violence in Chicago, airs on WTTW Channel 11 Tuesday, February 14th at 8pm.
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Red Tails Movie about the Tuskegee Airman
- Kurt Tyler, Jan 11, 2012
Story of how "Red Tails" movie of Tuekegee Airmen Almost Didn't Get Made
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YouMedia Chicago - Youth Powered 21st Century Learning
- Nov 1, 2011
A place for youth to create media
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Asset Mapping Identifies Community's Businesses, Organizations
- Ernest Sanders, Aug 23, 2010
Local youth worked with the University of Chicago's Urban Health Initiative and the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation to research and organize information about neighborhood resources and services.