Community
Austin group to hold open house Saturday
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A House in Austin, which builds connections and supports families with small children on the West Side, will hold a ribbon-cutting at 1:15 p.m. Sept. 12 at 533 N. Pine Ave.
News
Austin groups compete in ‘elevating voices’ fair Saturday
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Three organizations doing work in Austin – A Long Walk Home, Chicago Freedom School, and Communities United-Voices of Youth in Chicago (VOYCE) – will participate in the June 1 event at Columbia College Chicago. The organizations, which are supported by the Bright Promises Foundation, will compete for a $10,000 grant.
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 Coming Together
West Side group names leader
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Darnell Shields is the new sole executive director of Austin Coming Together. He had shared the position with Andrew Born, who remains with the non-profit group.
Community
West Side nonprofits rise to the challenge
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Local resident Valerie Leonard helps organizations by challenging them to become compliant in 30 days.
Community
Academy of Scholastic Achievement awarded grant
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The Austin non-profit, public alternative high school received $2,000 from Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest.