Come join other Greater Chatham residents for GCI's On The Table conversation "Blackish and Black: How to bridge the class divide in Greater Chatham". To participate, click the link below. We look forward to having a meaningful conversation about the issues our community care about most. We look forward to having you join us. www.gcionthetable.eventbrite.com

Courses cover the home buying process, an introduction to the home buying team, the basics of budgeting, improving credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs. The eight-hour seminar is broken up into four parts: I. Orientation II. Budget & Credit III. Shopping for a Home IV. Getting the Deal Done To register for classes call (773) 329-4111 or visit www.nhschicago.org and click on Learn How

Our seventh annual two-mile community prayer initiative, Prayer on the 9, is scheduled for May 20, 2017 and we’d love for your organization to be a part of it by adopting a block to cover in prayer. This year’s theme is "Celebration of Life" and includes a New Orleans-style band procession featuring a local marching band in hopes of rallying the community to celebrate life and honor the lives of those we’ve lost to violence. In order to adopt-a-block, your organization must…

Are you paying too much in property taxes? Learn: How property taxes are calculated What tax exemptions available and how to file How to reduce your property taxes What are the penalties if left unpaid Register at nhschicago.org and click on "Learn How." Lunch provided by the Seeds Center of Maple Park.

Learn How To: Manage Your Energy Learn about your ComEd Smart Meter Receive Rebates and Savings Opportunities Receive Energy Efficiency Products & Services In Addition, Bungalow/Vintage Homeowners Can Learn About: Energy Saving Grants Assistance in Restoration and Rehabilitation Registration Required: nhschicago.org (click on “Learn How”) or call (773) 329-4111 Featuring light refreshments and a raffle.

Everything you need to know about preparing for the transition of a loved one, financial planning & protecting your real estate. Topics include: What happens to property if you die without a will? What is probate? How to avoid probate? How to protect your assets? What happens if you become disabled and have no power of attorney? When is the right time to handle estate planning? Register by May 22 at nhschicago.org (click on "Learn How").

Greetings, We look forward to seeing you at our bi- monthly branding meeting.   Best, Nicole Bridges

We invite you to participate in the upcoming symposuim "Business Growth and Employment in Chicago's African American Neighborhoods," on Thursday, June 1, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The event is sponsored by the Community Development and Policy Studies (CDPS) division of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Greater Chatham Initiative (GCI), and World Business Chicago. This symposuim will highlight the ways in which investments and economic growth can be brought into Chicago's south side neighborhoods. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS…