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26 Grow Greater Englewood Community Meeting: 11 am - 815 W 63rd Street, 2, Chicago, IL

28 Grow Greater Englewood Community Meeting: 11 am - 815 W 63rd St, 2, Chicago, IL 60621

25–26 CCGA Fall Perennial Distribution – September 25th & 26th: 12–12 pm - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, SEE BELOW

APPLICATION NOW OPEN TO COACH ONE MILLION DEGREES SCHOLARS: Erin Barrett, Jun 21, 2018; Local, homegrown nonprofit recruiting 650 professionals to mentor community college scholars
APPLICATION NOW OPEN TO COACH ONE MILLION DEGREES SCHOLARS: Michaela McGill, One Million Degrees, May 2, 2017; One Million Degrees (OMD)— a Chicago nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is now accepting applications for its volunteer coaches. OMD Coaches work with scholars in a one-on-one and small group setting to provide professional and personal support throughout the academic year, while helping to broaden scholars’ horizons of career aspirations and possibilities. Coaches are supported with ongoing training by OMD to ensure a positive and productive volunteer experience, and also have opportunities to connect with fellow coaches to expand their own professional networks.
Coach a Scholar at Kennedy-King College: Michaela McGill, May 31, 2016; The One Million Degrees Volunteer Coach application for the 2016-17 year is now open to professionals from across the Chicago area to make a difference in the lives of One Million Degrees community college scholars. For a glimpse into the One Million Degrees Coaching experience, meet Asiaha “Mrs. Englewood” Butler, an OMD Coach and President and Founder of the Resident Association of Greater Englewood.