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Educator Develops App for School Safety
Shagmond Lowery came up with the idea for the MyPal App four years ago when he was an educator at a South Suburban School District. Incidents at schools in the community prompted him to create the app with the hope it would keep students safe.
Wellness West is increasing access to food through partnership with Instacart
Wellness West has partnered with Instacart to provide access to healthy food for its members. The “Food Connections” program offers a monthly grocery stipend of $79 to eligible members of Wellness West. Those groceries will be delivered through Instacart.
Beat the Streets Chicago’s Mural Honors City’s Wrestling History
Beat the Streets Chicago has created a mural with the goal to inspire future wrestling talent. The mural, located at 5985 S. Archer Ave., depicts wrestlers from Chicago who have left their mark in some form or fashion in the city and beyond.
TEACHER CREATES FREE SNACK STOP TO PREVENT HUNGER, STIGMA
“I was a free and reduced lunch kid when I was little, we had tickets and you’d walk up to the little table and they had to sort through and get your ticket and they’d punch your ticket. And everybody with money could just go right ahead. It always felt like everybody knew,” Hursh recalled early Wednesday morning before her students arrived. “I’ve been teaching for 20 years and there’s always that handful of kids that never have their snack.”
U. S. Disasters Disparately Impact Low Income Homeowners and Renters
So far this year, the U.S. has been hit by 23 separate major disasters, the highest number since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) started keeping records in 1980. These disasters—which include hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, tornados, and hail—collectively have killed more than 250 people, caused over $57 billion in property damage, and are both causing and exacerbating health issues in regions across the country. Their impact is disproportionately felt by low-income homeowners and renters.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ENCOURAGES VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN FREE VETERANS CONSUMER SCAMS WEBINAR
In advance of Veterans Day, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging veterans, service members and their families to participate in a free military rights webinar to learn how to avoid scams directed at veterans and what to do if they have been a victim of a scam.
Chicago Teens in After School Matters Visit Atlanta-Area Colleges
Thirty Chicago teens participating in After School Matters, Chicago’s largest and a leading national provider of out-of-school programs, recently returned from a trip to Atlanta to visit colleges and universities as part of the organization’s After School Matters University (or ASMU) program. The trip was free for the teens and underwritten by After School Matters, with flights provided by United Airlines.
New audiobook lifts up Black-led solutions to long-standing inequities
The Black Future Co-op Fund, Washington state’s first Black-led cooperative philanthropy, today released an audiobook version of their groundbreaking report, Black Well-being: Moving Toward Solutions Together.
South Suburban College to Host Family Reading Night on November 16th
South Suburban College (SSC) is gearing up for its annual Family Reading Night event, set to take place on Thursday, November 16th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at SSC's Main Campus located at 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL. The public is invited to attend this free event, which aims to promote community literacy through engaging stories, youth activities, and live presentations. Attendees can look forward to a puppet show, face painting, balloon art, book readings by local authors, and a youth book giveaway. The event's community partners comprise Burst into Books, Y.U.R.W.I. Youth Urban Reading and Writing Initiative, and Doughboy's Catering.
Homeowners may be eligible for property tax savings on their property tax bill
Property tax exemptions can lower a homeowner's Second Installment Property Tax Bill (tax bill). Homeowners are encouraged to review the bottom left corner of the tax bill to review exemption deductions. Most homeowners are eligible for the Homeowner Exemption, which saves an average of approximately $950 dollars. Senior homeowners over 65 are likely eligible for additional property tax savings with the Senior Exemption.
FOUNDER OF THE CHICAGO GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL, SASHA DALTONN, RETURNS TO RADIO ON THE FM OMNI-CHANNEL RADIO STATION ™
he world’s largest digital radio station, The FM Omni-Channel Radio Station™ (The FMOC) is set to welcome Sasha Daltonn Sunday, November 5, 2023, 8am-Noon, as host of the station’s new show, SUNDAY PRAISE!!!
Trilogy hosting capital campaign for its Chatham Support Center
Trilogy recently purchased the building at 8541 S. State St. The site is set to become its new support center, which will help provide mental health services to those in the community who desperately need it.
PROMINENT GHANAIAN BISHOP & AUTHOR IN ILLINOIS
Noted Bishop James Ashaley Kotey of Ghana, West Africa, is in Chicago on a visit to Illinois as part of a two-month religious tour of the U.S. He has previously visited South Carolina and Connecticut. He also traveled to the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, and Holland on a world tour.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Announces 'Game Changers' Initiative
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, announces Game Changers, a new initiative that unites the collective power of influential leaders and changemakers to help tackle key issues impacting youth today — from mental health to equity — by creating awareness, access, and opportunity through mentorship. Through Big Brothers Big Sisters, Game Changers will provide a platform for diverse groups of influential voices to share their experiences and expertise on the power of mentorship and further impact young people and their communities.
