Alderman Cochran's
Free Holiday Community Dinner
December 16, 2011
6:30pm-8:30pm
Life Center Church of God in Christ
5500 S. Indiana
Courtesy of the 20th Ward
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Showing posts with label 20th Ward. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
20th Ward Influenza Clinic
The 20th Ward Influenza Walk-in Clinic
will be held on
November 14, 2011
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
6357 S. Cottage Grove
The Flu Stops with You!
- Everyone 6 months and older should get a yearly flu shot*
- Don't spread germs: Wash your hands & cover your cough/sneeze
- Take flu medications, if your doctor prescribes them
The flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against flu vaccine. The 2011-2012 vaccine offers protection against several flu viruses including H1N1.
The Chicago Department of Public Health will be providing flu shots to the community at The 20th Ward Public Service Office. If you have a Medicare card, please bring it with you. For more information call my office 773-955-5610.
Monday, October 24, 2011
20th Ward Resource Fair
Alderman Willie B. Cochran and The University of Chicago Medical Center are hosting a Free Health and Resource Fair for the community. Please join us for this wonderful event at :
AKArama Foundation Community Service Center
6220 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Friday, November 4, 2011
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Free screening through the KidneyMobile® program!
Blood Pressure- Diabetes- Kidney Disease-Body Fat Composition
ALSO Get Information About:
- Shopping Healthy
- How to Find a Doctor
- Tax Assistance
- CTA
- Housing
- Utility Assistance
- Fire Prevention
- Identity Fraud
And much more...........
For more information, please call Alderman Cochran's Office at: 773-955-5610.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
After School Program Fest Press Release
Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Region 5 presents After school Program Fest 2011; a free event for the community to showcase and increase the enrollment of youth in after school programs across the region. The community is invited out on Saturday October 1, 2011, to the John L. Yancey Boys & Girls Club, located at 6245 S. Wabash Ave Chicago IL, 60637, from 1pm to 4pm for a day filled with entertainment, fun, and giveaways. Buses will transport people to and from the event leaving from The Center of Change located at 63rd and California and St. Sabina Church located at 7909 S. Racine 60620. CPS Students of all ages and their families are encouraged to attend.
Some of the day's activities will include:
A Mobile Tech Lab
Free Shaved Ice, Popcorn, and Food Demos by Local Chefs
Free Dental Screenings for youth
A Mobile Rapid HIV Testing Van
Free Hair Cuts from a local Barber
Music Courtesy of DJ Dragon
Performances by the University of Hip Hop Dancers
Giveaways and More!
Entertainment will also feature performances by Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Region 5 (YRCCC R5) after school programs and My After School Program is my Anti Violence Contest winners. There will be local youth service providers sharing information, resources, and opportunities for youth to enroll in after school programming.
Our theme this year is, "My After School Program Is My Anti Violence". The day will culminate with awarding of prizes for the winners of the My After School Program is my Anti Violence Contest. First Prize is an Ipod! Youth must answer questions about how participation After school programs has had a positive impact on their lives in the form of a poem, rap, essay, or visual art piece. If you choose a visual art piece please include a brief summary on how your piece answers the questions. Only 2 entries per program and group entries of no more than 2 youth. Submit entries forms online and turn in materials by Tuesday Sept 27th to Xavier Davis Southwest Youth Collaborative 6400 S. Kedzie Chicago. Winners will be announced at YRCCC Region 5 After School Program Fest Saturday October 1, 2011, The Top 3 Entries will be contacted early and invited to perform at the ASP Fest.
To reserve a seat on a bus email your name, phone number, and the site you wish to get on the bus to yrcregion5communitycouncil@
Recent studies have found that youth, who do not participate in after school programs are nearly three times more likely to skip classes, use drugs, drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes and or engage in sexual activity. Join us as we celebrate after school programming and increase positives avenues for youth during out of school hours.
Youth Ready Chicago Community Council is an initiative that engages community members, youth-serving organizations, and the City Department of Family and Support Services in developing a coordinated regional and citywide network of programs, services, and resources available to youth during out of school time throughout Chicago.
The Southwest Youth Collaborative is the lead coordinating organization for Region 5 and our regional boundaries include: Harlem Avenue to the west, Lake Michigan to the east, 83rd Street to the south, and 55th Street to the northern boundary of the city. Each year SWYC works with 2000 low-income youth and their families to provide educational enhancement, workforce development, life skills and leadership development, violence prevention, multicultural arts, and sports and recreation activities.
For more information contact Xavier Davis by email xdavis@swyc.org or phone 773-819-5033
Flyers-Please forward through email and post widely.
Contest Entry form- submit online and turn in materials by Tuesday Sept 27th.
ASP FEST Vendor's form-Complete this form by Sept 23rd if you would like to have a table at the event to share info, resources, and publicize your programs at ASP Fest. We have space for over 40 Vendors but tables are limited so please bring your own if possible.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
FREE Window Replacement For Englewood Residents
Beginning July 1, 2011 both homeowners and landlords of single-family homes and buildings of up to 6 units located in Englewood and West Englewood are eligible for the CLEAR-WIN Program.
For single-family homeowners and owner-occupied units, the owner's annual household income must, meet the following household income requirements:
1 Person- $26,200
2 People- $29,950
3 People- $33,700
4 People- $37,400
5 People- $40,400
6 People- $43,400
7 People- $46,400
8 People- $49,400
For rental units, the rents must meet the following maximum rent requirements:
1 Person- $658
2 People- $751
3 People- $845
4 People- $939
5 People- $1,015
6 People- $1,090
7 People- $1,165
8 People- $1,240
For additional information:
20th Ward Meeting!
Alderman Willie Cochran 20th Ward Community Meeting
Saturday, July 9th
Branch of Hope, 5628 S. Halsted
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Topics to include:
- Public Safety & CAPS Participation
- FREE window replacement for Englewood residents
- Alderman Cochran's Community Update
- Legislative Updates by State Senator Mattie Hunter and Representative Esther Golar
- And much more!!
Friday, June 10, 2011
20th Ward Community Meeting
Greetings!
Please join us on June 11, 2011 from 10 am- 12 pm at Harris
Park located at 6200 S Drexelfor the 20th Ward Community
meeting. Newly appointed Chicago Police Superintendent Gary
McCarthy will be on hand to address the community as well as
CAPS director Ronald Holt. Preservation of Affordable Housing
(POAH) will also be in attendance to discuss planned developments
in Woodlawn.
We hope to see you there!
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