Free Homebuyer Education Training

(HUD Certified/Certificate Training Program)



Homebuyer Education Training Program



(HUD Certified/Certificate Training Program)



Saturday, February 16, 2013


Mercy Hospital & Medical Center

2525 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 60616

Room# 242

(located on the 2
nd floor, across from Medical Records)

9:00 am - 4:00 pm


Attend and qualify for $1,000 down payment matching gift from Genesis toward homeownership…



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SEATS ARE LIMITED FOR THIS FREE TRAINING SO ACT NOW!


Register On-line by February 14, 2013 at

www.genesishdc.org

Just click the "Homebuyer Education" icon

It’s that easy, sign up today!!!



Genesis Housing Development Corporation





and

Mercy Hospital & Medical Center



For more information, call Steeve Kidd at 773-994-6670 x 304

You Must Provide The Following Items To Receive Your Certificate:

Monthly Budget

Recent Credit Report

Copy of Photo ID

Verification of Residence

Proof of Income

Whitney Young Branch Library February activities

Whitnng Young Library
February activities

Here is a general outline of what the Whitney Young Branch has by way of programming for the month of February 2013.

Basic Computer Skills instruction and help provided by TEC Services - Trainers are on site from 10:00am - 2:00pm To assist patrons with everything from keyboarding to setting up emails to putting together presentations! One on one and class room instruction. Some registration required for class instruction.

Also beginning February 4th - April 15th the AARP will again be providing Income Tax Assistance from 10:30am - 2:30pm every Monday and Wednesday. All are welcome but Seniors get first priority!

Adult Book Discussion Group meets the last Saturday of every month from 11:00am - 1:00 pm. For book titles please contact Mr. Berger @ 312-747-0039

On February 5th at 6:00pm in celebration of Black History Month we will present a very special Meet The Author program with The Reverend Dr. Walter Arther McCray author of The Black Presence in the Bible . Join us for a discussion on ancient black and African persons and nations as we view them through the windows of biblical literature, history, geography and culture.

On February 7th at 6:00pm join us as we partner with the Role Model Movement and it's founder, author Jamal Cole, LSC representative for Ruggles school C. Powell, Kyle Kasperek 34th district state rep. candidate and poet, writer Marwan Fateen for Choices: Inclination vs. Obligation a discussion with the Next Generation of Leaders

FOR OUR YOUTH

Starting Wednesday February 6th through February 28th Paving the Way "Know Your Heritage" . A guessing game about Famous African-Americans all are invited to play!

On Wednesday February 13th and 14th join our Valentine Love Bugs Craft Afterschool Family Program from 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Children will create silly love bugs valentine cards and color lady bugs bookmarks. "A Make and Take Craft Program" .

MOVIES! MOVIES! MOVIES!

Celebrating Black History Month with popular Children's and Teen's movies about Famous African-Americans

Thursday, February 21st, and 28th from 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Every Tuesday from 5:00pm - 6:30pm join our Children's Chess Club!

Every Thursday from 5:00pm - 6:00pm join our Teen Chess Club!

Thank You so much for posting

Mitchell Smith

Branch Manager

Whitney Young

312-747-0039

Job Opportunity

ALDI'S Hiring

Hiring Event for Chicagoland stores

and Hammond, IN stores

Apply at any of the following ALDI stores

7925 Indianapolis Blvd. U-A Hammond, IN

7545 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL

7345 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

14529 S. Western Avenue, Dixmoor, IL

9930 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL

Cashiers $11.75/Hr -$13.00/Hr.

(Full and Part Time)

Shift Managers $11.75/Hr -$13.00/Hr.

(+4.00/hr Additional Shift Premium)

Stockers $11.75/Hr -$13.00/Hr.

(Part Time)

It takes a unique person. Someone whoR17;s dedicated. Who excels in a supported,

team- oriented environment. And is ready to do what it takes to earn the rewards

R11; like higher wages, generous vacation time, and great benefits R11; that come from

a successful career at ALDI. With more than 30 years in the industry, we are

the leading select-assortment grocer and one of the largest food retailers

in the world, with over 4,000 locations.

Visit ALDI.us/storejobs.com for more information

Benefits:

Higher Wages

Major medical, vision and dental insurance

Generous vacation time

Paid holidays

401 (k)

Requirements:

High school diploma/GED

Must be available to work anytime between 5am-11pm

Retail experience preferred

Drug screening/background check

The ability to lift 45 pounds

2013 Park Advocacy Conference Call for Posters

2013

PARK ADVOCACY CONFERENCE

"Our Park...Our Community"

Call for Posters! Does your Park Advisory Council have a project, program, or special event they want to share at the PAC Conference? Friends of the Parks is currently accepting applications for the 2013 Park Advocacy Conference "Our Park...Our Community" poster session. Think of the poster session as a science fair for PACs. Throughout the Conference attendees will have the opportunity to visit the poster session to learn about their fellow PACs exciting programs, projects and special events. Maybe even be inspired to create something similar! Details: If you are interested in participating in the poster session please email Maria Stone by February 25, 2013 PAC Name Contact Person Phone# Email: Program/Project/Special Event Synopsis If you have any questions please contact Maria Stone at 312-857-2757 x17

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council Engage & Empower Forum Recap

The Chatham Avalon Park Community Council

thanks you for being part of the
solution and not part of the problem &

your attendance at our

" Empower & Engage" Community Forum

on

Monday, January 28, 2013

at the

Whitney Young Library, 7901 S King Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60619

Your major concerns & suggestions

will become part of our

2013 Strategic Community Operations Action Plan.

as we continue to improve our community. We

truly appreciate your participation in the

discussion.

" Addressing Quality of Life Issues, Is What We Do "

Since 1955

www.chathamavalonparkcommunitycouncil.blogspot.com

1-866-272-1215

www.capcc.org

Keith O Tate, President Maryellen Drake, Executive Vice President

The Chatham Avalon Park Community Board of Directors

Help honor Friends of the Parks Awardees on February 7

Friends of the Parks

38th Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon

Thursday February 7, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM CST 12:00 noon Chicago Cultural Center Preston Bradley Hall 78 E. Washington Chicago, Illinois

Hello PAC member! Honor your fellow PAC members who have demonstrated their commitment and dedication to preserving, protecting, and improving Chicago's parks and open spaces at the 2013 Friends of the Parks Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon. Louise McCurry, Omega Delta Youth Baseball League (Hoyne Park) and the Friends of Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse are being honored for the amazing work they have done on behalf of Jackson, Hoyne, and Kilbourn Parks over the years. In addition to the awards Friends of the Parks is thrilled to have Peter Harnik author of "Urban Green: Innovative Parks for Resurgent Cities" as the keynote speaker this year. Peter will discuss how parks such as Millennium Park have made a big impact in urban areas. Please join us for lunch on February 7 for a great conversation on parks in cities and help celebrate the great work of all of our honorees! Special Ticket Price $45 for PAC Members! Buy your tickets now! 2013 Honorees Legislative Award Governor Patrick Quinn: For establishing the Millennium Reserve and for securing an OSLAD state grant for new Columbus Park ballfields Legislative Award Alderman Nicholas Sposato: For advocating and providing menu money for a beautiful new playground in Shabbona Park in the 36th Ward Individual Award Louise McCurry: For her commitment to improve park programs and community engagement in Jackson Park Corporate Award Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company: For their volunteer support and partnership with FOTP to engage their employees in service efforts in Chicago parks Community Award Omega Delta Youth Baseball League: For providing seven years of Little League Baseball to more than 350 children in Hoyne Park and for adopting and maintaining the park. Park Advisory Council Award Friends of Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse: For a decade of work maintaining and preserving the Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse Leon Despres Lifetime Commitment to Parks Award Victoria Ranney For her leadership in founding Friends of the Parks, conceiving Millennium Park, and her strong protection of the region's natural resources

WHAT CAN WE DO TO CONTINUE MARTIN LUTHER KING'S DREAM

 

 Chatham Avalon Park Community Council

                             &

 Ellana's Design ( Ms. Ella Dukes) a CAPCC

CBA & CCC member,   proprietor.

   Thanks you for participating in our

Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration

      Mic Community Forum/ Shop in

                          on

        Monday, January 21, 2013

                         at

   Ellana's Design, 7511 South Cottage

             Chicago,Illinois 60619

We appreciate your participation & support

on the day of service.

Our Mistress of Ceremonies Ms. Sandra Wortham a CAPCC Vice President and Radio Host on WVON's 1690 ( The Sandra Wortham Show) every Sunday at 4pm until 5pm was insightful & fantastic as she hosted the conversation on:

What do you think (WE) can do to continue

the dream? To join a discussion on WVON 1690/ please call 1- 773) 591-1690

The Board of Directors at Chatham Avalon Park Community Council would like to hear from you. Please call the Chatham Avalon Office at 1-866-272-1215 or visit our CAPCC blog at www.chathamavalonparkcommunitycouncil.blogspot.com

Keep Martin Luther King's dream alive volunteer. Each of us can do community service to benefit the greater good in a positive way!!

                         CAPCC

"Addressing Quality of Life Issues Is What We Do "

                                since 1955

                         www. capcc.org