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Diverse Learners Recovery Fund for Students With Disabilities
The Diverse Learners Recovery Fund is a collaboration between the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc., dedicated to aiding families of students with disabilities affected by COVID-19. It operates as a lottery-style...
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Powering the Holidays Grant Application is
A flyer announces the opening of the 2024 Powering the Holidays Grant Application by ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. Applications are due by August 23, 2024. A QR code for more information is included.
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Youth Activation Summit
The Youth Leader Activation Summit will bring together Chicago's youth (ages 14-19) that are passionate about taking action, problem solving and making a positive impact in their communities.
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The Democratic National Convention
At the 2024 Democratic National Convention in August, Delegates from all 50 state and US territories will convene in Chicago
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Get Into Summer
Access and participation in Chicago’s diverse out-of-school opportunity ecosystem must be equitable (not equal) across race, gender identities, age, disability, immigration status, income, neighborhood, and other identities, resulting in all young people (as well as...
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Community Advisory Board
North America's largest rail chokepoint is located in or near your neighborhood. Therefore, we need your opinions to help guide our work to relieve congestion and improve your quality. of
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LEVEL UP YOUR CAREER
Your quest for success is achieved on a path of growth and fulfillment. American Job Centers (AJCs) are here to help career seekers and employers unlock the next level of success!
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Rental Assistance Program
The Rental Assistance Program is a homeless prevention program that provides financial assistance to eligible Chicago residents who are at risk of eviction. The program targets households who have had a documented loss of income. Because the program assists only those...
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