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CENSUS 2020 IS UNDERWAY
April 1 marked Census Day and weeks later, residents have received notices to fill out their Census forms. Leaders from the city of Chicago’s Complete Count Committee say filling out the Census and being counted is very important as millions of dollars are at stake.
Hunter emphasizes ABC’s of safe sleep for infants
State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) is emphasizing the importance of safe sleep for infants during a time when many parents are experiencing heightened stress levels and alternative daily routines, which could include new caregivers for their children.
CENSUS 2020: BEING COUNTED IS IMPERATIVE
The implications of a complete count in the 2020 Census are more important in this moment than in at any time in the last 100 years. Faced with a pandemic unlike anything we’ve seen in a century, we cannot lose sight of the fact that census results are used to inform planning and funding for hospitals, health clinics, emergency preparedness and even school lunch programs. And, as is playing out on our televisions screens daily, the disparities in these areas are matters of life or death for people of color. Yet our hard to count communities are the ones most likely not to complete their census forms. Shifting our thinking to make the 2020 Census a priority is imperative!
Counting on Chicago Coalition Mobilizes Celebrities, Pastors and Elected Leaders to Proclaim a Single Message: Be Counted
The Counting on Chicago Coalition (COCC) has enlisted the help of high profile public influencers for a series of public service announcements (PSAs) to encourage the public to “Be Counted”. It’s just the latest vehicle in a comprehensive push to secure a complete count of hard-to reach populations in Chicago.
HOTELS PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THOSE ON THE FRONTLINE
Healthcare workers and first responders on the frontline of fighting COVID-19 can find respite at hotels in Chicago thanks to an agreement between the hotels and the city of Chicago
Howard University Student Alexandria Adigun Awarded Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for STEM
Howard University junior Alexandria Adigun is the recipient of the 2020 Goldwater Scholarship, a prestigious award from The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
March Housing Trends Provide First Glimpse of COVID-19 Impact on U.S. Housing Market
The U.S. housing market began to show signs of slowing in the second half of March as the year-over-year decline in inventory softened, the number of newly listed properties declined and prices decelerated compared to earlier in the month, according to realtor.com®’s March Housing Trends Report released recently.
Jay King Calls on Private Sector to Assist Small Black Businesses Amid the Coronavirus Crisis
Jay King, the chief executive officer and president of the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC), is initiating a statewide call to action to the private sector, requesting banks, multinational corporations, the technology industry, and philanthropic organizations to create funding for grants for African American small business owners as they struggle to survive amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
SBA and Treasury Begin Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds
Following President Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin recently announced that the SBA and Treasury Department have initiated a robust mobilization effort of banks and other lending institutions to provide small businesses with the capital they need.
Simply Organic Beauty Launches Self Love Box to Promote Mental Health Awareness in Beauty Salons
Simply Organic Beauty has partnered with non-profit movement To Write Love On Her Arms to spark thoughtful conversation and awareness around mental health in beauty salons through their Self Love Charity Box.
UIC RECEIVES $2.8M FROM PRIVATE DONOR TO INCREASE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER PREPARATION
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Education has received a $2.8 million gift to help expand the number of early childhood teachers in Chicago and surrounding areas.
Available Services for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Survivors Expanding
Th e Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced it is launching a $1.2 million plan to increase the capacity of its current statewide network of services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
‘All in Illinois’ Reinforces State’s Stay at Home Message
Governor JB Pritzker recently launched a new statewide effort called ‘All in Illinois’ to reinforce the state’s core message, backed by scientists and public health experts: stay at home and stay safe. As Illinoisans continue to practice social distancing to stay healthy, ‘All in Illinois’ is a way to unite residents across the state and remind them we are all in this together.
Fund to support artists during COVID-19
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a relief fund for artists which will provide financial assistance. Arts for Illinois Relief Fund is a partnership between the city, the state, as well as other philanthropic entities. The goal is to meet the needs of creatives during COVID-19. With the stay-at-home order extended until April 30, theaters, art galleries and museums remain closed.
