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Happy Friday everyone. We’ve spent most of this week wrangling donations for our annual backpack and school supply drive. Every year, we work with neighbors and local businesses to make sure that every kid who needs one gets a new, cool back pack full of supplies to start their year off right. Demand this year is greater than I’ve experienced in the last 12 years, in part due to the new arrival families into our neighborhood schools. We got a call from the team at Jordan Community School that they were short on packs for their Back to School Bash on Thursday, so we quickly assembled what we had in the office and headed over with a “down payment” of 10 backpacks and supplies. The thing we’ve gotten the least of has been backpacks, so we made an executive decision to make a bulk purchase of 264 backpacks that will be delivered next week. Our supply list linked below shows our supply needs beyond backpacks. If you haven’t already, please consider making a purchase to drop off at one of our amazing neighborhood partners or just stop by the tent at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest this weekend to drop off donations. Our team will be there Saturday and Sunday until mid to late afternoon.
It’s always fun to celebrate new businesses opening in our district, so I was excited to spend a few hours Thursday morning with the Rogers Park Business Alliance and staff from Sen. Mike Simmons and Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s offices welcoming some exciting new businesses to our community. The folks at RPBA do a great job of supporting our small business community. We started on Morse, welcoming The Grocer at 1345 W Morse and celebrating the expansion of Asian Station at 1343 W Morse (everything smelled so good, I couldn’t fight the craving, so I got lunch for the team from there after we were done), from there we welcomed Present Moment Journeys, a new therapy provider at 1150 W Lunt and welcomed our new neighbor on Jarvis Moyony Fresh at 1538 W. Jarvis, then I caught up with the RPBA crew at Emmah’s Beauty Empire at 7136 N. Clark. Folks familiar with the braiding studio on Morse will be blown away by this amazing luxury space on Clark (with parking!) and I think I’ve found my new favorite place for a mani-pedi! I missed a couple of stops on the route due to prescheduled meetings, but I’ll add a welcome here to Jarvis Hookah and Smokes and Cafe Nova! I was solo, so don’t have any pictures to share today, but we’ll be sure to post to social when we get the photos RPBA took.
Next week will be a short one for me as the time has finally come for our youngest to launch to Ann Arbor for his college adventure, but the team will be here and ready to assist with any issues that might arise. I’m excited for his new adventure, which helps make it easier to send him off into the world. We’ve got one more to launch later in September, so I’ll remain sappy for a few more weeks.
I hope to see y’all at the Arts Fest this weekend. Don’t forget, there’s no Glenwood Sunday Market this week, so plan to hit the Edgewater Farmers Market on Monday!
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Our office is collecting school supplies for CPS students. A list of desired school supplies can be found here. School supply donations can be made at the three following locations:
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District Office (1507 W. Morse) Tues-Thurs 9am-5pm
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Women & Children First (5233 N. Clark) Tues-Sun 11am-6pm
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R Public House (1508 W. Jarvis) Mon-Thurs 3pm-10pm; Friday 3pm-12am; Saturday & Sunday 10am-12am
School Supply List: https://bit.ly/CPSList24
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Getting Illinois to Zero Community Engagement Survey | |
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The Illinois State Fair is here and it has a lot to offer! From carnival rides, farm animals, arts and crafts, to the Butter Cow, there is fun for the entire family. Don't miss performances from Tim McGraw, REO Speedwagon, and more! Admissions information, the full Grandstand lineup, the daily schedule, a Fairgrounds map, and more can be found here.
When: August 10th-20th from 7am-Midnight
Where: Illinois State Fairgrounds (801 Sangamon Ave, Springfield IL)
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Neo-Futurists Scholarships for POC Artists | |
Discover your artistic potential with Open Scholarships at The Neo-Futurists! Calling all BIPOC artists seeking community and education. Join the AOC Scholar cohort for fiscal year 2024 and embrace an enriching experience (September 2023-2024). Apply between August 1st and August 31st for a chance to win full tuition ($300) for the Intro to Writing & Performing the 2-Minute Play class, exclusive access to Neo-Futurist shows, and engaging AOC Scholar Nights. Connect with like-minded creatives and grow your talents. For inquiries, reach out to Education Lead Abby Pajakowski at education@neofuturists.org. Don't miss this opportunity to thrive! | |
Loyola University's Sister Jean To Be Inducted into Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame | |
Loyola University's Sister Jean, BVM, is a fixture of Loyola University's campus. As the chaplain for the Loyola Ramblers men's basketball team, Sister Jean has devoted much of her time and kindness to the students at Loyola University Chicago. She'll be inducted into the Chicagoland Hall of Fame on Wednesday, October 4th at Wintrust Arena. | |
22nd Annual Glenwood Ave Arts Fest | |
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Come out to the 22nd Annual Glenwood Ave. Arts Fest on Saturday, August 19th from 11AM-9PM and Sunday, August 20th from 11AM-7PM. Located at 6900 N/1400 W blocks, entry is free. The festival features over 130 artists, 2 stages, 24 bands, and plenty of local food and drink. See an updated map and list of vendors below!
For more information, click here.
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Chalk Howard Street is back! Join artists from across the country and your local community for a vibrant transformation of Howard Street. With art, music, food, and drinks, there will be fun for the whole family. For more information, including the artists, vendors, or to purchase your own square for chalk art, click here.
When: Saturday, August 26th from 11am-8pm
Where: Howard Street from Ashland to Paulina
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With the first day of school fast approaching, the Cook County Clerk’s Office will be offering extended weekend hours on select Saturdays in August for families seeking to obtain birth certificates to complete their child’s registration for school, sports, extracurricular activities, etc.
The Back-to-School Birth Certificate Day will be on Saturday, August 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clerk’s Office locations in Markham, Maywood, and downtown Chicago.
Chicago's office hours will be at 118 N. Clark St., Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602. For more information, please click here.
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Circles and Ciphers Block Party Event | |
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Circles & Ciphers (C&C) is having a block party on Saturday, September 2nd from 2PM-8PM at the Loyola Park Fieldhouse (1230 W. Greenleaf). They are excited to showcase how C&C supports the Rogers Park community through hip-hop, healing through restorative practices, and youth leadership. At this event, C&C will complete workshops for the community that highlights various values around restorative justice and Hip Hop. They will also conduct a music concert highlighting some of the music of our young people and of young artists in the Rogers Park community.
For more information, please visit https://circlesandciphers.org.
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Free Online English Classes for Workplace | |
Howard Area Community Center is offering free English and GED classes. Online, in-person, and one-on-one options are available. For more information, contact Moon Parker at mparker@howardarea.org or Katherine Erickson at kerickson@howardarea.org. | |
Volunteers for Day of Dignity | |
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Day of Dignity is a community-driven initiative that aims to promote compassion, support, and empowerment for those in need. By joining them as a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in making a positive impact and creating a day filled with joy and hope for our community. This year’s Day of Dignity is August 26 from 9AM-4PM at Sullivan High School (6631 N. Bosworth).
To sign up as a volunteer, please fill out this interest form here. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to call at 773-620-2698.
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LSSI's Second Annual Overdose Awareness Resource Fair | |
LSSI is hosting its 2nd annual Overdose Awareness Resources Fair on September 7th from 11am-2pm at the Kenmore Treatment Center at 5517 N Kenmore. Go check out all of their offerings and learn how to keep our community healthy. | |
DFSS Community Services Block Grant | |
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The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is now accepting applications for their 2023 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship Program.
The CSBG scholarship program provides financial assistance to Chicago residents attending post-secondary education programs during the fall semester of 2023 and has minimum income requirements to meet the eligibility criteria. DFSS is dedicated and committed to making resources available to residents that build stability, support their well-being, and empower them to thrive.
Applications must be received by DFSS via the web-based CSBG Scholarship Application Platform on Friday, August 25, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.
Please click here to access the application platform.
Additionally, DFSS will host webinars on August 2nd and August 9th at 10:00 a.m to relay more information on the scholarship. To register for a webinar, applicants should email their choice of date and time to: DFSScsbgscholarship@cityofchicago.org.
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Save the date for the 50th Ward Job Fair at the Northtown Library! Join us on Thursday, September 14 from 10 AM - 1 PM at the library, 6800 N. Western. Meet employers from a broad range of fields and find your next career!
Job seekers can register at bit.ly/50thward or by following the QR code.
Local employers are also welcome to participate. If you are looking for help, please visit bit.ly/50thwardjobs and fill out the interest form. One of the 50th Ward's workforce partners will follow up with you.
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CTA Bus Operator and Mechanic Hiring Event | |
Illinois Department of Employment and Northside American Job Center Job Fair 8/23 | |
The Illinois Department of Employment and Northside American Job Center (NAJC) at Truman College are hosting a job fair on August 23th, 2023 from 10AM-2PM at Truman College, located at 1145 W. Wilson. Interested candidates must register at https://bit.ly/3XJi0kH. All questions can be directed to NAJC at 773-334-4747. | |
Edgewater Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Position | |
Chicago Public Schools is hosting a CPS Job Fair at St. Sabina - McMahon Hall (1210 West 78th Place, Chicago, IL 60620) on August 24. Please see the above flyer for more information and available positions. To register | |
Chicago Public Schools is Hiring! | |
Chicago Public Schools is hiring for multiple positions, including lunchroom managers, city wide bus monitors, board custodians, cooks, bus aides, and more. Please click here or scan one of the above QR codes for more information. | |
CTA's Second Chance Program | |
The CTA's Second Chance is hiring! If interested, complete a survey of interest at https://transitchicago.questionpro.com/CTASecondChanceProgram. All job seekers who complete a Second Chance Program interest survey and meet eligibility requirements will then be invited to attend a direct recruitment event. | |
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Sincerely,
Kelly Cassidy
State Representative, 14th District
Office of State Representative Kelly Cassidy
1507 W. Morse Ave
Chicago IL 60626
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773 - 784 - 2002 (phone)
repcassidy@gmail.com
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