LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD TOGETHER!

New Convenant Church 754 East 77 Street, Chicago, IL

Everyone is invited to participate in a Two-Part Series to create the 6th District 2020 Community Policing Strategic Plan Thursday, November 14, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. New Covenant Church 754 East 77th Street (Light Refreshments will be provided.)  

Free

Housing Policy Forum

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago 230 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Preserving Chicago's Middle Neighborhood Forum Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 230 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL Chicago is experiencing the loss of its middle class population and middle-income neighborhoods, as aeas either rapidly gentrify or decline.  Explore actionable ideas that support vulnerable communities, particularly racial and ethnic-minority neighborhoods on the south and west sides of […]

Free

How does transportation affect your ability to prosper in place (live, work and play in Chicago)?

4445 S King Drive Chicago, IL

What would make it easier? A team from the Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago, in partnership with Equiticity, and the Metropolitan Planning Council, is conducting research to understand transportation challenges and how you think transportation could be better. If you would like to be part of a 90 minute focus group conversation call (312) 355-1672 […]

Kwanzaa on the 9

DuSable Museum 5531 S. King Dr., Chicago, United States

Black Arts, Black Power & the Birth of Kwanzaa and the 1960-70's  Chicago Black Arts Movement Learn about the interconnectedness between Greater Chatham artists who created the Chicago Black Arts Movement and  Kwanzaa.  For more information visit greaterchathatminitiative.org

Free

Level Up Workshop

City Hall 121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, United States

What: In this workshop, our panelists will share tips on how to take your business to the next level. Our presenters will share their personal experience and offer advice on how to properly scale and grow your business. Moderated by Kenya Merritt, Chicago Chief Small Business Officer When: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Time: 3:00 pm - […]

Developing Empowered Black Boys

Gary Comer Youth Center 7200 S. Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Youth Practitioner's Lunch & Lern Series Presents: Developing Empowered Black Boys December 12, 2019 - 11:30A - 1:30P Gary Comer Youth Center 7200 South Ingleside Avenue Join us as we host this necessary conversation with a dynamic group of mentors about how youth development professionals can help develop happy, self-motivated and empowered Black boys.  This […]

Free

Kwanzaa Holiday Windows and Puppet Shows

Kwanzaa Holiday windows are back.  New this year are puppet shows in four storefront windows. 3D displays are in another four windows.   79th Street between Vernon Avenue (440 E) and Evans Avenue (732E)

Free

Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) Information Session

Alderman Roderick Sawyer's 6th Ward Office Event Space 706 E. 79 Street, Chicago, IL

Join Greater Chatham Initiative and BopBiz Center for an Information Session on Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF).  The next round for small grants (<$250,000) opens January 20. The Session will take place on Thursday, December 19 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Roderick Sawyer's 6th Ward Office Event Space: 706 E. 79 Street. Register here for your free […]

Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) Information Session

Alderman Roderick Sawyer's 6th Ward Office Event Space 706 E. 79 Street, Chicago, IL

Join Greater Chatham Initiative and BopBiz Center for an Information Session on Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF).  The next round for small grants (<$250,000) opens January 20. The Session will take place on Thursday, January 9, 2020; 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Roderick Sawyer's 6th Ward Office Event Space: 706 E. 79 Street. Register here for your free […]