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Teamwork Englewood is seeking an Accountant
- May 1, 2019
Teamwork Englewood is seeking an Accoutant to perform the basic functions of payroll and account management. For more details please see the attached job description.
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Upward Bound Summer Program
- DeAndre Boston, Apr 30, 2019
The Family Centered Educational Agency Trio Upward Bound is now accepting applications for rising 9th graders (current 8th graders) who live in Englewood.
Apply Here!
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Urban Prep Charter Academy High School Students Awarded Top Prize for Innovative Smart Grid Prototype
- Apr 30, 2019
The Second Annual ComEd Ideathon awarded students from Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men the top prize of $2,000 for their innovative technology concept that turns an everyday park into a digital playground of the future. The digital playground allows for neighborhood sign-ups, increased security, weather warnings and the ability to track attendance.
Winning criteria for the student prototypes in a “Spark Tank” competition included the potential to deliver community benefits related to health, safety, sustainability, connectedness, mobility, efficiency and education.
Students Brandon Black, Alex Linzy and Akil Muhammad were one of 15 teams that participated in this year’s ComEd Ideathon, an educational program in which high school students in Bronzeville form teams to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) technology and partake in a friendly competition. Since Ideathon’s kickoff in January, students have been working with mentors to learn how to use microprocessors and develop sensors that can relay helpful information and enable a community to function efficiently, sustainably, reliably and more safely.
“Ideathon emerged from the desire to help inspire high school students to learn about emerging technology, yet we are the ones who have been inspired by the students’ innovative ideas,” said ComEd, Vice President of Technical Services, M. Michelle Blaise, also a judge of this year’s competition. “We are so proud of the commitment and determination in each and every one of the students who participated in this year’s Ideathon. While three teams received awards, all the students truly are winners.”
Mykiah Jordan, Taneisha Spiller and Tynessa Spiller from Young Women’s Leadership Charter School of Chicago won second place and were awarded $1,000. The all-female team developed a sanitizer that would sanitize public transportation to help reduce the possibility of contracting an illness and spreading it further by using a timing device to distribute an aerial disinfectant to eliminate germs.
Sydney Cason, Imani Smith and Gleenisha White, also from Young Women’s Leadership Charter School of Chicago, placed in third and received a prize of $500 for developing a gunshot detection system that would help improve the safety and security of neighborhoods. Their idea uses sound frequency detection of gunshots to notify civilians through a GPS system of a dangerous area and blinking lights for those who do not own smartphones.
Other student prototypes ranged from smart canes for the sight-impaired to smart sidewalk salt-dispensers for winter safety to smart vests for first responders.
To help facilitate the Ideathon student working sessions, ComEd partnered with college mentors and engineers from Accenture, AECOMM, Burns & McDonnell, Gray Matter Analytics, KDM Engineering, SDI Presence, Illinois Tech, and the National Society of Black Engineers.
Ideathon is part of ComEd’s Bronzeville Community of the Future initiative, which is focused on leveraging smart grid technology and collaborating with residents to explore the potential to enhance everyday life. Other Community of the Future initiatives include a microgrid that will enhance the security and resiliency of the electric system; an electric vehicle transportation service for seniors; off-grid wind and solar LED streetlights; a community energy storage pilot; a smart interactive kiosk that provides real-time information along with emergency alerts, wayfinding and public Wi-Fi; and sensor-based technologies that are being piloted in conjunction with Illinois Tech.
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Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), the nation’s leading competitive energy provider, with approximately 10 million customers. ComEd provides service to approximately 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state’s population. For more information visit ComEd.com, and connect with the company on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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Buy the Block Englewood Series Returns....
- RAGE, Apr 21, 2019
The Buy the Block Englewood Series Returns, Saturday, May 4th at Teamwork Englewood located at 815 W. 63rd St., 2nd Fl., from 10am-1pm. RSVP here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buy-the-block-englewood-series-tickets-60575047598
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PAWS for Life Volunteer Training
- Apr 21, 2019
Join the PAWS for Life Volunteer Team!
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Prominent Chicagoans featured in new documentary “Boss: The Black Experience in Business” on WTTW
- Mary Morrison, Apr 19, 2019
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Does a seafood-based diet make sense for you?
- Cassie Richardson, Apr 18, 2019
An expert has some specific recommendations.
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A simple chat can help ease the pain
- Cassie Richardson, Apr 16, 2019
National Healthcare Decision Day is April 16
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Director of Enrollment Management
- Tonishea Terry-Jackson, Apr 8, 2019
Free Course at Kennedy-King College for Illinois Beverage Alcohol Seller & Server Education Training (BASSET)
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May EQLP Calendar
- Apr 5, 2019
Englewood Quality of Life Plan May Calendar
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WTTW's Urban Nature explores thriving urban communities
- Mary Morrison, Apr 4, 2019
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Spanish Coalition for Housing Continues to Increase Access to CHA Services
- Apr 2, 2019
– As Spanish Coalition for Housing (SCH) completes its third year as part of Community Alliance, the Chicago Housing Authority’s (CHA) Diversity Outreach Initiative, it continues to increase access to CHA programs and services for thousands of families in diverse communities through its hands-on workshops. Since Community Alliance launched in 2016, SCH has educated more than 3,800 individuals through these workshops, teaching attendees about affordable housing, senior housing, job seeking, Section 3 businesses, and more.
Furthermore, over 1,000 individuals have taken action from SCH’s outreach efforts, such as applying for senior housing, applying or updating housing assistance applications and creating Section 3 profiles in the CHA portal, which identifies low-income individuals who can benefit from HUD-financed employment and economic opportunities. To continue making a difference in Chicago’s diverse communities through this initiative, SCH plans to focus many of its marketing and outreach efforts towards increasing workshop attendance to educate and assist even more people in 2019.
“When we became a partner of the Community Alliance, we saw it as an opportunity to better connect individuals with cultural sensitivities and language barriers to CHA programs, as we offer bilingual, Spanish and English, services,” said Karla Valadez, CHA Project Coordinator, SCH. “We’ve clearly seen an increase in community participation of these programs since the program’s launch and gladly still offer these educational workshops in the communities.”
While the workshops are there for attendees to learn about available CHA programs, SCH also uses the sessions to learn about the residents within those communities. Within each session, SCH staff is able to personally meet with attendees to better learn about their specific needs and connect them to the valuable resources that they may need, such as financial education, foreclosure counseling or energy bill assistance. They understand that each individual is unique and treats every encounter with the attention it deserves.
“What I appreciate most about Spanish Coalition for Housing staff is that they really show they care. I am able to trust them,” said Israel Flores, SCH client. “I met Karla at one of the Senior Housing workshops, and since then she’s worked closely with me whenever I need help. She’s really gone the extra mile to help me understand everything when applying for disability and affordable housing. She even helped me download an app on my phone to help me keep track of my application status.”
Since the CHA opened its public housing and Project-Based Voucher waitlists this past December, SCH has consistently been assisting community members with registration. Understanding that applying for these waitlists can be a complicated process, SCH staff members invites anyone with questions or concerns to call, email or visit one of the three offices for dedicated assistance. (Main Office: 773-342-7575, 199 N. Pulaski Road; Pilsen Office: 312-850-2660, 1915 S. Blue Island; Southeast Office: 773-933-7575, 9010 S. Commercial).
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Bronzeville High Schoolers Move Towards Finalizing Smart City Prototypes at ComEd Ideathon Workshop
- ComEd, Mar 28, 2019
ComEd hosted its final Ideathon working session where high school students finalized smart city technology projects.
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UChicago Medicine invests $477.3 million in community benefit in fiscal 2018
- UChicago Medicine, Mar 27, 2019
New Community Benefit Report highlights investments, contributions and partnerships focused on providing high-quality care, promoting health equity and building community collaboration on the South Side of Chicago
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Intern with RAGE - Project Coordinator Needed!
- Mar 18, 2019
This seasonal internship with RAGE as the Project Coordinator primary responsibilities will include the coordination of the various operations and programs of R.A.G.E. The Project Coordinator must demonstrate strong project management experience, including the design and implementation of community-based projects, community organizing, and strong communication
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Mercy Home for Boys & Girls Has Openings for High School Young Men 14 to 19 Years Old
- Mercy Home for Boys & Grils, Mar 18, 2019
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls Has Openings for High School Young Men 14 to 19 Years Old. Do you know a child who is struggling at home or in school? Have they faced difficult experiences, such as grief, loss, unstable living environments, or traumatic events? Mercy Home might be the solution to help these kids.
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Get Fit with RAGE - So Fresh Family Fitness Night at Ogden Park
- RAGE, Mar 12, 2019
RAGE is excited to host So Fresh Family Fitness Night | March Madness Edition on Friday, March 22nd at Ogden Park located at 6500 South Racine in the field house from 4pm-8pm! We will have fitness activities for all ages including a Senior Fitness Session, Family Yoga, Weight Lifting, a ladies only Twerk Fitness class and more!
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ComEd Leaders Help Further Students' STEM Skills at Immersive Workshop
- ComEd, Mar 7, 2019
ComEd hosted students to develop their STEM skills and enhance their understanding of the fundamentals of energy, smart-city technologies and sustainability.
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What can you do to stop the number of deaths from this cancer?
- Cassie Richardson, Mar 7, 2019
Find out why one expert says there are no excuses.
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Englewood Village Meeting hosted by RAGE - March 19
- RAGE, Mar 4, 2019
All are welcome to join R.A.G.E. for our next Englewood Village Meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Ogden Park located 6500 South Racine from 6pm – 8pm.
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EQLP Quarterly Meeting
- Feb 28, 2019
The Englewood Quality of Life Plan Quarterly Meeting is Thursday, March 14, 2019.
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Chade Foundation 2019 Scholarship
- Feb 27, 2019
The Chade Foundation Scholarship is offereing financial aid to incoming and current college or graduate school students.
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Burrell: Advertising Revolution
- Feb 22, 2019
Come out and see a documentary about Tom Burrell. A great African American advertising executive.
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“I Can’t Pay My Rent”: Tips for Public Housing Waitlist Applicants & Job Seekers
- Spanish Coalition for Housing, Feb 14, 2019
With the Chicago Housing Authority’s Public Housing and Project Based Voucher (PBV) waitlists open, the Spanish Coalition for Housing wanted to offer some tips to its neighbors seeking help.
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A Black History Month 2019 Evening with Justice Robert L. Wilkins, Author, "LONG ROAD TO HARD TRUTH," Wednesday, February 13th, in Chicago's Hyde Park Community
- Rev. Joel Washington (Khunanpu Sangoma), Feb 13, 2019
Justice Robert L. Wilkins Speaks on "The 100 Year Mission to Create the National Museum of African American History & Culture"