Friday, September 11, 2009

HEALTH FAIR

Dear Community Member:

I would like to invite you to a Health Fair I am hosting in association with Senator Mattie Hunter and the Institute of Positive Living on Saturday, September 19 at John Hope College Prep High School, 5515 S. Lowe Ave from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.

This event is open to the public. There will be free back-to-school physicals, immunizations and dental exams.

Please feel free to copy and pass out the attached flyers, both English and Spanish versions, to businesses and individuals in your communities. I look forward to seeing you there.


Very sincerely,
Esther Golar
State Representative, 6th District

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

COMMUNITIES MOVING FORWARD TOWARD HEALTHY HOMES

Why is Lead Still a Problem?
What is a Healthy Home?
A Summit on Where We Are and
Where We Go From Here
September 22, 20098:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Plus, information on loans and grants for repairs, landlord–tenantrights/responsibilities, home inspections, and more
This program is convened in partnership with Corazon Community Services, Lawndale Christian Health Center, Near Northwest Neighborhood Network, Teamwork Englewood, and Westside Health Authority
Bye, Bye, Lead Poisoning, Mold, and Pests!
Registration deadline: September 14. For more information and to register contact: Loyola University Chicago’s Civitas ChildLaw Center at leadsafeillinois@luc.edu or 312.915.6481
DO YOU NEED GAS & LIGHTS ASSISTANCE?
LIHEAP/INTAKE
September 1, 2009
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
SERVING ONLY IN SEPTEMBER
1. HOUSEHOLD 60 & OLDER
2. DISABLED & SSI
3. DISCONNECTED
Documents Needed:
· 30 day Income
· S.S. Card for entire household
· Current Light & Gas Bill
· If your Utilities are Included in Rent
Lease or (Rent Verification Form –Intake will furnish form)
INCOME GUIDELINES:
# Of people Living in Household Gross income for 30 Days Prior to Application

1 $ 1,354
2 $ 1.821
3 $ 2,289
4 $ 2,756
5 $ 3,224
6 $ 3,691
7 $ 4,159
8 $ 4,626
9 $ 5,094
10 $ 5,561

Churches, Block Clubs, Organizations and Groups
For More Information or To Schedule a Date
Call Deborah Turner @ 312-636-0553
(Hope Organization)

Evening High School Programs

NCLB EVENING HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Who is Eligible?
Currently enorolled students who need additional credits to meet graduation requirements (Grades 9-12)
Students 17-21 years of age returning to school after an interruption in their education
Gage Park (2600W)
5630 South Rockwell St.
773 535 9230
S1 Registration: Sep. 8-21
S1 Classes: Sep. 16-Dec.9
Contact: Mr. Keith

Harper (1800W)
6520 S. Wood St.
773 535-9150
Q2 Registration: Nov.2-10
Q2 Classes: Nov. 9-Jan.25
Contact Mr. Gettings

For more locations and information go to:

http://www.cps.edu/Programs/Pathways_to_success/GraduationpPathways/Pages/EveningHighSchool.aspx
or call 773 535-4777

YES IT'S FREE!!!

The Chicago Odyssey Project . . .

… a Bard College Clemente Course, sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council and the University of Chicago Civic Knowledge Project, offers a college level introduction to the humanities (philosophy, literature, U.S. history, art history, and critical thinking and writing) to low-income adults, all expenses paid (tuition, books, CTA fare, and on-site baby-sitting).

The class meets Monday and Thursday evenings, 6:00-8:00 p.m. from September to May, at Donoghue School, 707 E. 37th St. (Classes are also available on the North Side and in Spanish on the West Side.)

Students who successfully complete the course earn 6 hours of college credit from Bard College, a prestigious liberal arts college in New York, transferable to virtually any college or university.

We are now accepting applications for fall. Candidates should be highly motivated and committed, 18 years of age or older, able to read a newspaper in English, and living in a household with income no more than 150% of the Federal poverty level.

It’s about education . . .
It’s about empowerment . . .
It’s about changing your world.

For more information contact Amy Thomas Elder, 312-422-5585, ex. 223 or amythomas@uchicago.edu
The 007th District
Domestic Violence Sub-Committee
is proud to host,
"The Yellow Dress"

This play addresses the seriousness of
Teen Dating Violence.

DATE: Wednesday, September 16, 2009
TIME: 6:00p.m. (SHARP)
LOCATION: Paul Robeson High School
6835 S. Normal

FREE Admission
Compliments of the 007th District C.A.P.S. Office

For additional information, please contact: Officer Claudette Knight (312) 747-6722
*Service Learning Hours will be awarded*