
Provident Scholarship Fund
by 17thward Service Office | March 20, 2026 | Featured | 0 Comments
Your future in healthcare deserves funding. This is your moment. Cook County Health and partners are opening doors with the Provident Scholarship Fund 2026. Built on the legacy of Daniel Hale Williams, this program invests in students who want to serve and strengthen…

Chicago Jumping Jack Program: Portal opens on April 15th
by 17thward Service Office | March 20, 2026 | Featured | 0 Comments
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is bringing back the Jumping Jack. A free inflatable bounce house for your neighborhood. No cost. No catch. Just fun. The portal opens Tuesday, April 15 at 9:00 a.m. Demand moves fast. First come, first served. Here is…

Grant Opportunities
by 17thward Service Office | January 27, 2026 | Featured, Featured 2 | 0 Comments
ICJIA has announced that applications are open for new Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) grant opportunities totaling $50 million for Illinois communities.

Shared Cost Sidewalk Program
by 17thward Service Office | January 7, 2026 | Featured | 0 Comments
The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is an extremely popular voluntary program in which property owners share the cost of sidewalk repair with the City. The 2026 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program will be open for applications on Monday, January 12th, 2026. We anticipate the…

COPA’s People Academy
by 17thward Service Office | September 3, 2025 | Featured | 0 Comments
Enroll in COPA People’s Academy, a free 6-week course in Chicago to learn about civilian oversight, investigations, and police accountability.

FEMA – Disaster Assistance
by 17thward Service Office | October 24, 2024 | Slider Style | 0 Comments
FEMA – Disaster Assistance Need some help after a disaster? We’re here to assist you with applying for FEMA disaster assistance and point you in the right direction for other resources to help you get back on your feet.

Express Permit Program
by 17thward Service Office | September 5, 2024 | Featured | 0 Comments
The Express Permit Program provides a fast, web-based way for homeowners, businesses, and other building owners/tenants (and the contractors who work with them) to obtain building permits needed to repair or replace existing features of a building or undertake…

Auburn Gresham Apartments
by 17thward Service Office | August 14, 2024 | Featured, News | 0 Comments
Auburn Gresham Apartments is a newly built apartment community located in the heart of Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood that encompasses a rich architectural history. Within close proximity to many parks, restaurants, shopping, and public transportation this…

Diverse Learners Recovery Fund for Students With Disabilities
by 17thward Service Office | July 9, 2024 | Featured | 0 Comments
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…

Mother’s Grief Support Group
by 17thward Service Office | July 9, 2024 | Featured | 0 Comments
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