More than 130 participants have graduated from the nine-month Latino Nonprofit Leadership Program during its first eight years.
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Neighborhood ambassador program moves parents ‘from W-2 to the workforce’
Twenty new neighborhood ambassadors are preparing for future jobs while leading community cleanup efforts in Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West.
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New neighborhood leadership program featured at national conference
The Neighborhood Leadership Institute at Cardinal Stritch University, nearing the end of its first year, was featured at a national grantmakers conference held in Milwaukee.
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Rain can’t dampen Mexican Independence Day celebration on South Side
Despite a steady rain, thousands were on hand to celebrate during the 42nd annual UMOS Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival.
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Tour showcases highs and lows of Bronzeville development effort
Guided by two city development experts and Milele Coggs, 6th District alderwoman, a group of residents and others toured Bronzeville.
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Visitors travel world in one South Side neighborhood
Undeterred by stormy weather, hundreds of people visited the Silver City neighborhood to partake in the area’s second annual International Food and Art Walk.
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District 3 police, residents bond on the ball diamond
Next Door Foundation organized a softball game to strengthen relations between District 3 police and residents.
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United Way grant to help test-takers finish GEDs before deadline
Time is running out for GED testers who have yet to pass all five exams. Changes in the test will force many to start over in January.
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College Possible freshmen move in to their futures
After a summer of academic preparation, four students featured in a yearlong NNS series make the transition to college.
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South Side organizer does ‘a little bit of everything’ to improve quality of life
A new Safe & Sound organizer supported by the Zilber Family Foundation has begun going door to door in Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West to enhance public safety.