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BMO Harris Bank giving $10 million to bolster Austin

By Mateusz Janik | October 27, 2019

The donadtion – the largest corporate gift in United Way of Metro Chicago’s history – will be used to help implement Austin’s quality of life plan and to support social service infrastructure and development in the city’s most-populated community area. The investment was announced last week at an event hosted by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and attended by several local elected officials.

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Couple donates $1 million to support Austin

By AustinTalks | September 18, 2019

The $1 million gift from Rick and Cate Waddell, given to United Way of Metro Chicago, will be used to support economic development over the next five years in Austin through the Neighborhood Network Initiative. Austin Coming Together will play a key role in the initiative.

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More community gardens cropping up in Austin

By AustinTalks | September 1, 2016

Vacant lots on three West Side streets have been selected for transformation as part of a block club competition sponsored by Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago.

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Residents, groups to gather Saturday to improve early childhood education

By AustinTalks | October 8, 2015

Austin Coming Together will hold its 3rd annual symposium Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at By the Hand Club, 415 N. Laramie Ave.

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