Feeding Englewood

Holiday Food Drive

Drop Off Locations

Alden Princeton 

Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 

255 West 69th Street-Chicago-773-224-5900

Book Signing

The Almighty Black P Stone Nation By  Natalie Y. Moore & Lance Williams   Book Signing

Natalie Moore Lance Williams   DATE: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 TIME: 5:00 pm  LOCATION: Cinco Estrellas Restaurant 2908 W. 59th Street MORE: This is a Free Event & Open to the Public

Please click on the following link to RSVP for this event: Mairell Torres or send an email to mtorres@swyc.org Southwest Youth Collaborative Amandla Center Chicago, Illinois 60629

Visit Auburn Gresham, Chicago Lawn and Englewood Web Portals

The Southwest  web portal is one of many tools that will help create tech-savvy communities for the Southwest Smart Communities Initiative (SCCI), comprising three Chicago neighborhoods — Auburn Gresham, Chicago Lawn and Englewood.
The mission of the SCCI is a Digital & Social Link (DSL) between the three neighborhoods with the following goals:

• Connect the three communities to reduce the historical physical, cultural and digital divides between the areas
• Enhance the existing digital systems through working with community members, gatekeepers and technology expert to identify the most efficient and appropriate technologies to serve the community
• Improve access to the Web by making it more accessible to residents, schools, small businesses and city colleges within the three communities

The initiative is the result of a collaborative planning effort that brought together representatives from community-based organizations in the three neighborhoods and more than 100 residents. Those participants created the Southwest Smart Communities Plan, which provides a framework of ideas and projects for local implementation. For example:

• Neighbors involved in trainings to use digital technology to improve their daily lives.
• Students use broadband technology in new digital media labs in school.
• Local entrepreneurs visit business centers where they can learn more about using software to become more efficient — and more profitable.

A First Step, A Big Step

These programs and projects are catalysts. No one program is sufficient to provide all the digital resources a community needs. But by jumpstarting a culture of technology, we can support and enhance the values of our neighborhoods on the Southwest Side.
SCCI is part of a larger program, the Smart Communities program.  A major plank of the City of Chicago’s Digital Excellence Initiative, the Smart Communities Program is managed and supported by LISC/Chicago and funded in part through a $7 million federal Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (B-TOP) grant. The support is allowing the local partners in the five Smart Communities,  Auburn Gresham, Chicago Lawn, Englewood, Humboldt Park and Pilsen, to provide enhanced access to broadband technology and training, and opportunities to earn hardware and software for more than 11,000 residents and 360 small businesses and nonprofits, with the goal of overcoming barriers to technological access that exist in many parts of the city.

R.A.G.E. Public Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 15th

Asiaha Butler

OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS OF GREATER ENGLEWOOD.
We know there LOTS to talk about in Englewood, from Education, Post Office/Libraries Closings, Englewood Film Festival, CMAP Land Use Plan, Aldermanic Ward Remapping and more!  Let's find solutions together around these issues in our neighborhood!
Refreshments will be served at 6:15pm, arrive promptly!

For more info please contact us at 866.845.1032, or email joinrage@gmail.com. Don't forget to sign up for RAGE email updates at www.RAGEnglewood.org or text RAGE to 55469 for mobile updates!
Thank you!

R.A.G.E. Members are homeowners, stakeholders, business owners, professionals, students, parents and grandparents fighting against the stereotypes that often stigmatize Englewood. RAGE unites with all who wish to FORCE change in Englewood! We hope to see you Tuesday, November 15th!


Courtsey of the Englewood Portal 

ALDERMAN SAWYER SUPPORTS MAINTAINING LIBRARY FUNDING IN THE 2012 BUDGET

6th Ward Chicago
Published: October 31, 2011

Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer of the 6^th Ward supports maintaining library staffing and hours of operation at its current levels.  “This is not the time to be laying off workers,” Alderman Sawyer said, “the city council must do what it can in order to maintain services.”
Not only is the library facing a reduction of nearly 33% of its staff but there will also be a reduction in hours.   Furthermore, in communities that are facing challenges in bridging the digital divide there needs to be an expansion in community resources provided by the public library system, not a reduction.  Job searchers need to be able to look for jobs, update their resumes and print out cover letters at our public libraries.  Alderman Sawyer joins those who believe that the reduction of hours will disproportionately affect lower income communities.
While joining others who are looking for alternative savings or revenue that could offset covering the cost Alderman Sawyer is focused on a serious political reality.  Funding for the Chicago Library System was never intended to be covered by the corporate fund, the initial ordinance called for all operations to be handled through a real-estate levy.  Many years ago the decision was made to transfer a part of the budget to the corporate fund, a decision which is leading to the service cuts requested in this budget.
“Right now it seems like we are asking our workers and communities to once again pay the cost for the politicians’ short term political decisions.   That’s not right and I can’t support it.”


Courtesy of the Englewood Portal

The Interrupters

 

 

A film by Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz

From producer/director Steve James and author-turned-producer Alex Kotlowitz, The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising story of three CeaseFire “violence interrupters” in Chicago who with bravado, humility and even humor try to protect their communities from the violence they once employed.

Director Steve James
Producers Alex Kotlowitz and Steve James
Co-Producer Zak Piper
Edited by Aaron Wickenden and Steve James

 

Watch the trailer

Children's Library Orientation

Date: Thu. October 13, 2011


Time: 3:00 pm

Location:
West Englewood
1745 W. 63rd Street
60636

About this event:
Whether you are a new library card holder, haven’t been to the library in a while or just want to find out what your library can offer you, the West Englewood Branch Library invites you to an informative orientation where you will discover the library’s newest offerings.

Registration:
Register at the Front Desk or by calling 312-747-3481

American Red Cross CPR Training

 

Eye On Health - American Red Cross CPR Training

Date: Sat. September 17, 2011

Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Cost: Free

Location:
West Englewood
1745 W. 63rd Street
60636

About this event:
This course certifies participants to perform CPR. The length of the course will vary depending on the components chosen by the participant.  Components to the program can include Adult, Child, and Infant CPR.

Class participants should be able to read and comprehend at a 6th grade level or higher.

Registration:
Please visit or call 312-747-3481 to register.

Scholarship Contest

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Englewood Back to School Parade

Englewood Back to School Parade - "Preserving the Legacy...Preparing the Future!"

5700 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60621

August 27, 2011, 10 am–3 pm

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Join community residents, stakeholders and organization for the 51st Annual Englewood Back to School Parade! The purpose of the parade is to promote and support education. Join us as we encourage youth to stay in school and inspire adults to return to school. This year's theme is "Preserving the Legacy...Preparing the Future! Interested in participating in the parade? Email englebsp@yahoo.com or call 773-314-7060.

Come out and enjoy one of the longest lasting traditions in Englewood and show our students your

Englewood Jazz Festival

12th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival


Will take place on September, 17 2011


Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St


Chicago, IL


Rain or Shine




This Festival is FREE and committed to showcasing the many talented musicians that call Englewood and Chicago home.
The Englewood Jazz Festival is produced by Live The Spirit Residency and sponsored by 17th Ward Alderman Latasha Thomas, 6th Ward Alderman Freddrenna Lyle, State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins, and 16th Ward Alderman Jo Ann Thompson.  The Festival is made possible by the generosity of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, The Oppenheimer Family Foundation, Chicago Park District, Senator Donne E. Trotter, Dawk Publishing, and Chicago Creative Arts Online. This project is partially supported by a CityArts Program grant from the City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs.

Music and Crafts

Music and Crafts

Date: Fri. July 08, 2011

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location:
West Englewood
1745 W. 63rd Street
60636

About this event:

Celebrate music from around the world and learn how music is made and loved in every part of the world.

Yogi Bear Movie @ Archer Park

Events : Movies in the Parks

Movies in the Parks - Yogi Bear (PG)

Underwritten by Archer Park Baseball Association

Date: 07/07/11
Start Time: 8:30 PM
Schedule Notes: All movies begin at dusk.
Cost: FREE
Location : Archer Park

4901 S. Kilbourn Ave.
Chicago, 60632
773.284.7029

ALL MOVIES ARE FREE AND BEGIN AT DUSK
...you bring the snacks, we'll bring the stars...

Patrons can call the Movies in the Parks hotline for daily listings and updated weather-related cancellations at 312-742-1134.

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:

Go to www.cntenergy.org/CLEAR-WIN or call (773)269-4037

Info Courtesy of 20th Ward Office

Englewood Summer Gardening Program Is Hiring

FYI

Openlands just found out that we will have funding from the state to run a Youth Conservation Corps program again this summer!! We are looking for someone in the community who must have a background in teaching and/or working with high school students and has experience or training in gardening and horticulture. The program has to start June 27^th with students, so please send me a resume by tomorrow at 10am if you are interested.

General Program Information:

This summer program will last 6 weeks starting June 27^th and will run through August 5^th. It will support school or community greening projects when schools are not in session (NOW!) and expose youth to employment opportunities in the greening industry. It is important that students work at their own school or home communities to make a positive impact that they will see on a regular basis. Openlands has been running summer youth employment programs for 12 years, incorporating current best practices and lessons learned.

Program Objectives

· provide summer jobs for Chicago youth in safe situations close to the students’ homes or at their school

· support outdoor learning landscapes at schools or provide skilled physical assistance to the adult managers of each neighborhood’s community gardens;

· increase students’ awareness of their own community and their desire to improve it

· promote positive inter-generational communication and respect;

· teach job readiness, team work, and good work and study habits;

· provide youth with a learning experience that broadens their horizons and opens their eyes to new possibilities for future schooling, careers and interests;

· youth will learn more about the natural environment all around them

Job Description – general:

• One Crew Leader will be hired to manage 10 students in community gardens or 15 students in a school site, 30 hours per week average
• Crew Leader will have to recruit, interview and hire students.
• 20 hours per week for youth because of summer heat and physical work
• Crew Leader training before program starts
• Youth orientation at beginning of program, training throughout the program

Julie Samuels
Outreach Coordinator

25 East Washington Street

Suite 1650

Chicago, IL 60602
T: 312.863.6256
F: 312.863.6251
jsamuels@openlands.org

openlands.org

Englewood End of the Year Poetry Showcase!

Greetings! You are invited to join Gage Park High School, Lindbloom High School, Young Chicago Authors & more in a wonderful end of the year celebration of poetry, Englewood & possibilities. Please come to our FREE event with FOOD: When: TOMORROW Wednesday, June 8th from 4-5PM Where: in the lovely HAMILTON PARK auditorium (in the field house) at 513 W 72nd St, Chicago, IL (chicagoparkdistrict.com or 312-747-6174) What: Listen to, support, perform poetry & snack with us! It will be a great opportunity to share, build & enjoy! For more information please contact Sage at sagemh@gmail.com or 202-744-5119. Sincerely, Young Chicago Authors