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Englewoodian Honored with Dr. King Humanitarian Award
- Rashanah Baldwin, Jan 14, 2016
The inspiring "Good In Englewood" work of Englewood residents continues to be recognized by the masses. For the last 19 years the community relations committee at St. Bernard Hospital honors and recognizes individuals who provide youth mentoring.
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Cutting Corners for Chanel and Cartier
- Ellen Lindsey, Jan 13, 2016
Greater West Town graduate overcomes obstacles to get to the fulfilling, well-paid job she wanted.
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Gather the Family Around My Social Security
- mayra salazar, Dec 29, 2015
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The Twelve Sites of Social Security
- mayra salazar, Dec 29, 2015
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Be Prepared When Disaster Strikes
- mayra salazar, Dec 29, 2015
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13 Reasons the IRS Says "No"
- Valerie F. Leonard, Dec 22, 2015
Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development, recently discussed 13 common reasons the IRS rejects applications for tax exemption on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show.
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Community Leaders, Parents and Teachers Demand Improvements in CPS
- Rashanah Baldwin, Dec 10, 2015, make a comment
Our poll of issues at local neighborhood schools shows that Englewood residents want change. One option: A bill in the Illinois House to move to an elected school board.
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TEENS ASPIRING TO MUSIC CAREERS RECIEVE REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE & ADVICE FROM PROS THANKS TO PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GRAMMY FOUNDATION®, BEST BUY & CHICAGO CITY OF LEARNING
- Dec 10, 2015
TEENS ASPIRING TO MUSIC CAREERS RECIEVE REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE & ADVICE FROM PROS THANKS TO PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GRAMMY FOUNDATION®, BEST BUY & CHICAGO CITY OF LEARNING
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Your Savory Recipe for Retirement
- mayra salazar, Nov 25, 2015
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Increasing Fundraising Through Transparency
- Valerie F. Leonard, Nov 25, 2015
Join us for a lively discussion on how nonprofit organizations may increase their fundraising capacity through transparency and enhanced disclosure utilizing GuideStar Profiles. Our special guest will be Jasmine Marrow, the Director of Nonprofit Strategy for GuideStar. Jasmine develops strategy for and oversees the GuideStar Exchange program, GuideStar's primary initiative to engage nonprofits.
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ComEd Awards Smart Appliances to Winners of Peak Time Savings Challenge
- Nov 16, 2015
Smart meter-enabled program rewards customers for reducing their electricity use during highest usage times
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Keeping the Promise: A Virtual Teach-In on the Promise Neighborhoods Model
- Valerie F. Leonard, Nov 16, 2015
Join us for a virtual teach-in as Michael McAfee, EdD, PolicyLink's Vice President of Programs, shares an overview of the evidence-based Promise Neighborhood Institute.
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Keeping the Promise: A Virtual Teach-In on the Promise Neighborhoods Model
- Valerie F. Leonard, Nov 16, 2015
Join us for a virtual teach-in as Michael McAfee, EdD, PolicyLink's Vice President of Programs, shares an overview of the evidence-based Promise Neighborhood Institute.
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HIV-Positive and Illinois Resident? Take the HIV and Mental Health Quiz
- Illinois HIV Care Connect, Nov 10, 2015
HIV-Positive and Illinois Resident? Take the HIV and Mental Health Quiz
Illinois HIV Care Connect reinforcing the importance of good mental health among people living with HIV
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ComEd Extends Credit Agreement and Empowers Local Minority and Community Banks
- Oct 27, 2015
ComEd extends credit agreement and empowers local minority and community banks
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ComEd Calls on Third Graders to Design Bill Envelope
- Oct 9, 2015
ComEd’s “Power of Pictures” Bill Envelope Drawing Contest, will close on Oct. 16 and the company is encouraging interested students to submit their entries for a chance to win a prize and have their picture featured for one month on ComEd bill envelopes.
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Food For Life, A Human Right?
- Lubna Saleh, Oct 9, 2015
The Food for Life Forum brings key stakeholders from across the city to address food and racial justice as they intersect at the corner store. Join us on October 31, 2015 from 10:00am to 1:00pm to review the current context around healthy food access and the racial dynamics in the inner-city, analyze various barriers and challenges to solving the issues, hear about some of the work being done at the grass roots level to address the issues, and work towards developing a city wide model of intervention. We look forward to seeing you there. RSVP here by October 23.
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Parents Face Tough Choices as CPS Attendance Boundaries Change
- Rashanah Baldwin, Oct 7, 2015, make a comment
CPS data shows that the number of students attending local elementary schools—and whether they live in the attendance area—has been impacted by school closings in Englewood.
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Updating Your Skills: Success for Nancy at Greater West Town
- Ellen Lindsey, Sep 17, 2015
Proof positive that adult education works to get people working! Read Nancy's story of success, in celebration of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Then call Greater West Town and start your own journey toward a career: 312-563-9570.
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4TH ANNUAL CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL CHANGE FILM FESTIVAL: FILMS INSPIRING CHANGE
- Moleska Smith, Sep 16, 2015
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ComEd Reopens Financial Assistance Satellite Sites to Continue Administering its CARE Funds to Eligible Customers
- Sep 14, 2015
Today ComEd is reopening satellite sites in local communities to continue administering available financial assistance funds through its CARE programs. With the reopening of CEDA and LIHEAP agencies, which also administer ComEd’s CARE programs, the temporary satellite sites provide additional access in low-income communities where customers can apply for help paying their electric bills. Nearly $1 million remain available for distribution in 2015.
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Discover the opportunities offered to youth & teens by 40 organizations citywide!
- Sep 4, 2015
Don’t miss Chicago City of Learning’s FREE Back to School Jam, where youth can participate in a variety of hands-on activities, including coding, robotics, design, video gaming, writing, making music and much more. Take the NASA Mars Rover Challenge or make a DIY toy for a shelter pet. Watch or take part in a fashion show or a poetry slam. New this year: Teen Lounges! While young Chicagoans 4-24 discover the fun learning opportunities available to them citywide, they can win prizes and earn digital badges. It’s all happening from Noon until 4pm at Jones College Prep on Saturday, September 19. Reserve space for your family and friends now at https://ChicagoCityofLearning.org/Jam.
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Social Security Turns 80
- mayra salazar, Aug 13, 2015
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Census Bureau Makes Community Assets Count on Nonprofit “U”
- Valerie F. Leonard, Aug 12, 2015
Ileana Serrano, Data Dissemination Specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, August 17, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit "U" is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development, is the host. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u. The podcast will be archived on iTunes, BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU and Stitcher.
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Chicago Job Vacancies Rise at the Fastest Rate in Court Reporting
- MacCormac College, Aug 9, 2015
An independent study by Ducker Worldwide reveals that by 2018, there will be a demand for over 1,900 court reporters in Chicago.