News
Chicago Marathon runner raises money for West Side girls
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Ashley Graham ran last weekend’s race to raise money for Girls on the Run, which has programs for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at five West Side schools.
News
New Austin community hub celebrated
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BUILD Chicago’s new 10,000-square-foot campus will be officially open to the public in May, with youth programs starting this month. The hub is located at BUILD’s Austin site at 5100 W. Harrison St.
15th District Police
Crime rates drop as Austin anti-violence program teams up with CPD
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Officials hope crime will continue to drop with the help of groups like the Austin-based Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.
News
There’s plenty for Austin youth to do: Check out these activities
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At this month’s 15th Police District youth meeting, community groups shared safe spaces and mentoring opportunities for youth.
Community
Help find youth safe spaces in Austin
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The first 40 young people ages 14 to 24 to sign up for Saturday’s event will receive a $100 stipend. Be part of a day of creative thinking and making connections – from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Austin Library branch, 5615 W. Race Ave.
africa
Don’t miss this Saturday’s Ghan-again festival
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All are welcome at Saturday’s festival, which celebrates African heritage. Stop by Austin Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 to see performers, take part in activities and show your support for young people and travel.
black youth
After Urban Prep, college-bound Austin students look to future
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Three recent Urban Prep graduates share their college plans and hopes for the future.
back to school
Don’t miss Summer Fest West
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All are welcome at the free event, which will be held from 12 to 3 p.m. Aug. 20 at Marshall High School Campus Park, 3300 W. Jackson Blvd. There will be food, health screenings, bounce houses, entertainment and more.
BUILD Chicago
Youth showcase Wednesday in Austin
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BUILD Chicago will be celebrating youth at an end-of-summer showcase Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
15th district
100 Blocks/100 Churches, other peace-building community initiatives taking place this summer in Austin
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The 15th Police District and faith leaders will host several community events throughout the summer in an effort to reduce violence.