GREATER AUBURN GRESHAM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Programs
Economic Development Initiatives
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - GAGDC'S ECONOMIC TEAM HAS ACCOMPLISHED MANY ENDEAVORS INCLUDING THE $250K NEIGHBORHOOD OPPORTUNITY FUND, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO POTENTIAL BUSINESSES LOOKING FOR SEED-MONEY FUNDING. GAGDC ASSISTED IN EXCEPTIONAL GRAND OPENINGS IN AUBURN GRESHAM, JERK VILLA AND MIKKEY'S RETRO GRILL. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED USE BUILDING ON OUR BUSINESS CORRIDOR, THE RENOVATION OF A SAVE A LOT, INCLUDING A GAGDC-HOSTED VENDOR FAIR HELPING LOCAL BUSINESS HAVE THEIR PRODUCTS IN SAVE-A-LOT; REBRANDING OF SAVE A LOT, AND POSITIVE LOITERING, WHICH CREATED OPPORTUNITIES AND BROUGHT RESOURCES TO RESIDENTS; VENDOR FAIR BLACK HISTORY MONTH.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.9MCommunity Health And Wellness Solutions
HEALTH AND WELLNESS - GAGDC PRIORITIZES PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND ADDRESS HEALTH EQUITY IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ON CHICAGO'S SOUTH SIDE. THROUGH GAGDC INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS, FAMILIES BENEFIT FROM HIGH-QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE, PATIENT-CENTERED HEALTH SERVICES. GAGDC SECURED A PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AS HEALTH EQUITY AMBASSADORS. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP IS WITH UIC HEALTH SECURING A DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$986.5KYouth Education And Development Programs
EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT- GAGDC'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING OFFERED BOTH ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT TO ALL GRADES, AT 4 LOCAL SCHOOLS; OFFERING BOY'S MENTORING, STEM, DIVERSE LEARNING, COOKING, GAMING, MAJORETTES, GARDENING, ART, TUTORING, AND SPORTS. GAGDC EXECUTED ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL AG GOLD SUMMER CAMP WITH OVER 100 YOUTH FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. GAGDC WAS AWARDED A CITY GRANT THAT OFFERS OUTREACH, RESOURCES, AND SERVICES TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 14 - 24. THIS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COUNCIL (YAYAC) ENGAGES YOUTH WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ORGANIZATIONS, INCORPORATING THE SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS OF THE YOUTH.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$824.5K
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