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West Side credit union likely to be a division of Great Lakes Credit Union

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | October 2, 2022

A memorandum of understanding has been signed that will allow the Leaders Network to open a branch on the West Side. The faith leaders group is still seeking donations.

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West Side ministers travel to Buffalo to speak against violence, white supremacy

By Rev. Ira Acree | May 26, 2022

Leader Network Co-Chairs Rev. Ira J. Acree and Rev. Marshall Hatch will attend the funerals of two of the 10 people killed earlier this month in a Buffalo grocery store.

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West Side credit union one step closer to opening

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | May 16, 2022

Austin residents may soon – possibly within in six months – be able to bank at a new West Side credit union that’s being pushed by the Leaders Network.

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Witness protection program to receive funding in new state budget

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | April 19, 2022

Austin lawmaker La Shawn Ford said the new state budget includes $12 million to fund Illinois’ witness protection program. The Leaders Network has been pushing for the funding for years.

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New COPA chief, faith leaders discuss police accountability

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | March 13, 2022

Members of the Leaders Network discussed the challenges and responsibilities of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability with its new chief, Andrea Kersten.

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West Side credit union fundraising effort surpasses $100,000

By Jordyn Harrison | December 30, 2021

The Leaders Network is still seeking donation as the group works to reach its fundraising goal of $150,000. The aim is to have a credit union up and running in 2022.

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Push for West Side credit union continues

By Jordyn Harrison | October 13, 2021

West Side faith and community leaders have raised $43,850 of $150,000 seed money needed to get a match from philanthropic groups. The Leaders Network is asking others to join the founders circle and commit to making a $5,000 contribution.

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West Side faith leaders demand congressional hearings on police raids

By AustinTalks | December 31, 2020

The Leaders Network, a social justice group based on the West Side, sent letters earlier this week to four of Chicago’s U.S. House members demanding there be congressional hearings. The letter was sent to Reps. Danny K. Davis, Chuy García, Bobby Rush and Robin Kelly. Congressman Davis will meet with faith leaders Dec. 31.

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Suburban businessman adds $5,000 to reward fund seeking arrest of 15-year-old’s killer

By AustinTalks | October 11, 2016

Family and faith leaders continue to push for community’s help in solving the murder of Steinmetz High School freshman Demetrius Griffin Jr.

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“Endangered population” tour comes to Austin tonight

By AustinTalks | September 20, 2016

Share your thoughts on what needs to be done to strengthen the West Side and other communities of color.

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