charity
CROP walk charity event draws more than 100
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Austin food pantries will receive a portion of money raised at the annual walkathon held earlier this week.
Church World Service
CROP walk fundraiser against hunger returns to Austin
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Third Unitarian Church will be among the rest stops for the annual charity event May 7th.
earth day
Central and Lake receives Earth Day makeover
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Austin residents mark annual holiday by cleaning up neighborhood.
guns
Nearly 100 weapons collected at Austin gun turn-in event
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Saturday’s event at Hope Community Church netted 65 firearms. So far this year, 458 weapons have been collected in this way by the Chicago Police Department.
Crime
Violence at Central and Lake sparks community concern
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The recent shooting that left one dead and five injured is just the latest in a string of crimes at the busy intersection in the heart of Austin.
ABC Bank
Catholic Charities Chicago opening social service office at ABC Bank
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The nonprofit is expanding its presence in Austin as the bank looks to downsize its operations at its aging Lake Street facility.
Austin Town Hall
County officials pledge $4 million to Austin, South Side for job training for youth
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South Shore, Back of the Yards also will receive money as government officials look to address unemployment, violence in Chicago.
internet safety
Former Chicago Bear announces online program to protect kids, elders
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Hall of Famer Richard Dent visited Austin to launch internet safety technology that will pilot at Plato Academy this spring.
black health
Rep. Davis promotes National Minority Health Month with four community events
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The Austin congressman’s office will highlight health disparities in communities of color during April.
News
Roses 4 Austin youth mentoring program blooming at St. Catherine-St. Lucy
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High school senior Sydney Jackson started the volunteer group to connect Oak Parkers with the Austin community.