2013 CAPCC Accomplishments

    CHATHAM AVALON PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL       Chatham still thriving as a Community of Excellence

            2013 RECAP OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·      Revitalized & Created Block clubs through

Chatham Block club boot camp workshops.

·      Hosted ongoing Anti-Violence/ Anti-Bullying Workshops

with the Whitney Young Library,  3^rd & 6^th District Police

Departments, area schools and 6^th Ward Alderman.

·      Supported, Participated and Highlighted activities at  

Chatham Area Play lots and Parks.

·      Hosted a August 2013 Back to School supplies give away for

area students.

·      Hosted ongoing FOR PEACE SAKE efforts with local

Faith Based Entities & Stakeholders.

·      Highlighted Youth Based activities and Social Service

agencies in or around the Chatham Service Area.

·      Hosted ongoing workshops & forums on Education,

Economic Development, Health & Wellness, Crime

Prevention, Senior Issues, Estate Planning, the New Affordable Health Care Act & Market Place seminars (14), Conservation Prevention and Public Safety.

·       Established a Free Financial Literacy Program for residents.

·        Highlighted our viable neighborhood businesses.

·        Worked with the Alderman, State Legislatures and City of Chicago Agencies improve our Quality of Life.

     

·       Partnered with surrounding 6^th , 8^th , & 9^th ward community

groups in addressing Quality Life Issues.

·       Partnered with the Center for Regenerative Health in

        establishing a Urban Garden on the CAPCC Properties on

        82^nd & King Drive.

·       Established an Affordable Health Clinic Series in the community to facilitate our residents getting proper

health insurance coverage.

·       Recruited younger residents to participate in Community

service and mentorship programs.

·       Worked and partnered with the merchants on 79^th Street

to create the new 79^th Street Business Corridor Association.

·       Continued to blog pertinent information daily, weekly &

monthly to disseminate information & establish constant

communications.

 

“Addressing Quality of Life Issues is What We Do”

                1955       Everyday  To Present

                                CAPCC

www.chathamavalonparkcommunitycouncil.blogspot.com

                             1-866-272-1215

Keith O Tate                                        Maryellen Drake

President                                            Executive Vice President   

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 The 2013 Chatham Avalon Park Community Council Board 

                               of  Directors

    

                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·       ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT SERVES  ALL RESIDENTS

·       ESTABLISH A ZERO TOLERANCE STANDARD FOR VIOLENCE

·       CONTINUALLY MONITOR NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION EFFORTS