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REPORT FROM ALDERMAN EMMA MITTS

Recognize & Honor the Legacy of ‘Juneteenth’ on June 19th To Celebrate the Freedom of Our Ancestors
Across Chicago and the nation, on June 19th, individuals, community groups, elected officials and organizations celebrated Juneteenth — the anniversary of slaves finally being set free in Texas on June 19, 1865, — some two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. As Alderman and an elected official representing the city’s west side 37th Ward, I’m honored to join many in reflecting on this legacy, as well as reviewing what it means to us today, some 154 years later.
Juneteenth originates from the date of June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and battalions of Union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas, to read the proclamation of freedom to many hundreds of thousands who still remained enslaved in that Southern state. It read in part: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are now forever free…”
President Lincoln had actually signed the Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in 1863, two years earlier! However, this was before FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram – and the news had never reached Texas. Guess what? This newfound freedom greatly angered many now former slave-owners and others in Texas and throughout the South, who reacted violently by lynching and murdering freed Blacks.
Today, African-Americans everywhere remember and celebrate June 19th as the country’s second Independence Day - - honoring their ancestors – former Black slaves who persevered and tirelessly fought for their emancipation – and freedom. Over many decades, awareness of Juneteenth expanded beyond Texas during the Great Migration of Blacks from the South to Northern urban cities like Chicago. Juneteenth formally became a Texas state holiday in 1980. In 1997, the U.S. Congress officially recognized June 19 as “Juneteenth Independence Day.”
Finally, Juneteenth is important because it helps gives African-Americans a sense of unity, togetherness, strength and self-importance. This year, in celebration of Juneteenth, diverse Chicagoans of all ages hosted and participated in a variety of historically-themed lectures, interactive seminars, neighborhood festivals, senior and church programs, musical concerts and social awareness events.
The end of U.S. slavery helped establish a better vision for America. Slavery was, and still is a horrible thing - - wherever it still exists in the world. Today some progress has been made - - change, inclusion, acceptance and equality remain a difficult, hard-fought, and ongoing process. But with determination, dedication and a spirit of love – we can overcome. That’s why this history is significant and must be shared across generations for today and tomorrow.

Got a question or concern? For more information, contact the 37th Ward Alderman’s Office at 773-379-0960.

AS I SEE IT By Representative La Shawn K. Ford

Let’s Call Our Governor and Mayor to Get Resources for the West Side!

I recently held a meeting in Austin with many West Side community leaders and stakeholders entitled “Stand Up and Demand Resources”. We came together to call attention to Austin, the second largest community area in Chicago, and to bring to light once again that it is really in a state of emergency. The West Side has a Black unemployment rate of 21%. People on the West Side of Chicago have life expectancies 20 years shorter than those living in downtown Chicago. We need to continue to bring to light the crucial need for economic development, high quality schools, safer communities, healthier communities, construction training and jobs, and the need for respect that the West Side truly deserves.
Illinois will have new revenue coming in from sports betting, expanded casinos, taxing recreational marijuana, an increased gas tax, an increase in the driver’s registration fee, and an increased cigarette tax. With a $40 billion spending budget and a $45 billion capital bill for infrastructure improvement and construction, there are no more excuses for not investing in and building up Austin and the West Side.
At the meeting, I emphasized that change happens when people demand change. That’s how changes happened with civil rights, women’s rights, marriage equality, and so many other issues in our democracy. But, it requires that “We, the People” stand up for what we need and what we deserve. We need to continue to fight for the safety and prosperity of families on the West Side of Chicago.
Therefore, we decided at the meeting that we all should sign a West Side State of Emergency Commitment and also immediately call Governor Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot to demand: economic development, high quality schools, safer communities, healthier communities, construction training and jobs, and respect for the West Side of Chicago.
Governor JB Pritzker’s phone number is 217-782-6830 or 6831, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s phone number is 312-744-3300. Let’s call and continue the fight – let’s demand change NOW!

For more information, contact one of Ford’s Constituent Service Offices: 816 S. Oak Park Avenue in Oak Park at 708-445-3673, 4800 W. Chicago Avenue in Chicago at 773-378-5902 or in the Stratton Office Building in Springfield at 217-782-5962, or visit www.lashawnford.com.

What Does God Have To Do With It? Who’s Running It?By Angie Mims

PLANTED BUT NOT BURIED

Taking the time to process a series of events that have occurred through my life, it occurred to me that not only are people severely hurting emotionally and mentally, but some of us don’t really realize that our seasons are coming to an end IF we only wait. Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church, states, “Before the blessing, there must be testing.”
I found it eerie because we’ve heard many church colloquialisms like, “There’s going to be a shift” and “My breakthrough must be on its way” and for some of us, the “shift” never seems to come and the “breakthrough” seems so very far away. However, Michael Todd, pastor of Transformation Church in West Tulsa, Oklahoma, states that we are “planted but not buried.”
In Pastor Todd’s illustration, he demonstrates how seeds must go into the ground and before we even get a sneak peek at a plant coming to surface, roots must first manifest and take hold to good ground. No one sees the rooting. No one sees the sprouting that takes place beneath the ground. I deemed this as an awesome illustration because when we don’t see the “shift” and when we don’t experience the “breakthrough,” it isn’t always because we’re dead and we aren’t meant to be successful but rather that a seed must be buried first in a deep, dark place before the fruit of the seed can reach the light. In essence, it simply means that all that you’re going through makes you stronger and it allows you to help someone else get through their tough time too.
So, what does God have to do with it? Everything. In a time when “feel good” sermons penetrate churches, we must realize that no matter what may be popular and widely accepted, God’s Word does not change. More importantly, God knows when we’re ready for something. God knows who’s meant to be in our lives. So, if you’ve been pushed into a corner and no one understands your plight, don’t fret! Take it from a person who knows. Untamed hurt feelings can have us making some drastic mistakes.
If you’re in a valley and you feel overlooked, unappreciated, misunderstood, unloved or unvalued, don’t lose heart. While death and destiny both have dark places, rest assured, if you’re still alive, God still has your destiny within you. Be patient and learn your lessons because you’ve been planted and the fruit of your perseverance will serve you well.

Angie Mims is a radio personality for the Promoting Precision Radio Show. She has interviewed many greats on her show such as NBC 5’s Art Norman, CLTV News Dr. Garrard McClendon, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, Ebony Magazine’s Senior Editor, Lynn Norment, the former president of Nigeria, General Olesugun Obasanjo, NBA players and many others. Visit her online at www.promotingprecision.com. Angie loves to meet new people and is in a constant attempt to unite people from all over the world. If you have a great story, don’t hesitate! Email her at AngieMims@PromotingPrecision.com today! You may also call (708)-612-4864. Support The Austin Voice Newspaper and let them know your thoughts about her column.

SISTER HOUSE by Lisa Steward-Baugh, Executive Director

Message

(By, J. D. – SisterHouse resident)

Night to day, day to night, terrifying, scary, a frightening sight.
A new sunset means a new sunrise to an active addict is something to despise.
I strive for sobriety just for today.
I smile with my sanity and a message to say.
Insane my actions in my activities may seem bizarre to you,
but necessary to me in order to stay clean and serene.
I put all my feelings on the line, blaming my own self all the time.
I’m no longer carrying that baggage with me, it’s necessary for my sobriety.
If you feel down and out, if you feel alone, reach out, speak out,
and don’t hold it in. It could save your life or the life of a friend.
Some want to run, some want to stay, but we all have a message to say……so stay, talk and listen.

Just for today!

Recovery Is Possible

By SisterHouse Executive Director Lisa Steward-Baugh

The above is a poem shared by a resident of SisterHouse. Often times the women are asked to share how they are coming along either in their RECOVERY and/or how SISTERHOUSE assists them in their process.

To receive more information on SisterHouse’s services for women and/or volunteer opportunities, please call 773/626-0525 or email Lisa Steward-Baugh sisterhousechicago@yahoo.com.

REACHING BEYOND THE WALLS By Reverend Dr. T.C. Thomas, Sr. Pastor

No Egg Please!

Recently, I was at breakfast with a colleague and the order was a ham and egg sandwich. Once the order came, he proceeded to take the egg off of the sandwich. I questioned and stated, “why didn’t you order with no egg and order just a ham sandwich?” As we laughed, I injected this thought. How often in our spiritual lives do we deal with circumstances, occurrences, situations that we ask God to remove from our lives and take it away just like the egg on the sandwich? If it were that easy, we would never have any problems or issues that would evolve in our lives. However, we know that the tests and trials come to make us strong. No matter what we face, God is there to see us through and He will give us strength to endure like a strong soldier.
When problems seem to come, and all hope seems as though it’s lost, don’t throw in the towel or fold, just call on Jesus! As the song we use to sing growing up, “when you call on Jesus, He will answer prayers!” Prayer is our connection to what God has in store for us in our lives! God does not just “take our problems away” like my friend did with the egg on his sandwich. But when we praise our way through our problems, He eases our burdens. If we never had a test, then we wouldn’t have a testimony!

Stay rooted and grounded in Him!

May the blessings of God be upon you all!

Rev. Dr. T.C. Thomas is the Pastor of Walls Memorial C.M.E. Church, 200 S. Sacramento Blvd., on Chicago’s west Side. He is a strong advocate for children, education, healthcare and most of all the people of God “being better and not bitter.” Rev. Thomas is the author of the young reader series: “Who Am I Really?” and “Me and My Crew, Change is Coming.” Copies may be purchased by contacting the church office. Rev. Dr. Thomas may be contacted at 773-533-2721.

A Call To Action: By Reverend Charles C. Brown, Ph.D. - Pastor, New Heaven Christian Church

Juneteenth, A Celebration of Reflection

On September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. In doing so, he declared freedom for all Confederate-held slaves beginning on January 1, 1863. However, even after slavery was officially abolished, thousands and thousands of African Americans were still being beaten, oppressed, and enslaved within the state of Texas. Unfortunately, it would take two more years of enduring inconceivably, deplorable, and unimaginably inhumane conditions before they were freed from their oppressive bondage, and on June 19, 1865 the long-awaited day finally arrived. Therefore, every year on June 19th, we celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the official day that the last of the African American slaves gained their freedom. Although, this is not a national holiday, it is observed within countless African Americans communities across the nation.
This is the day that we celebrate our cultural independence, freedom, and liberation from bondage. This is our 4th of July, and we revel in the idea of achieving a sense of UNITY within our communities. We long to possess this foundational building block for society, and as a people our survival literally depends on it. This is the main element, ingredient, or component that seems to be missing from most of our African American communities. Consequently, the lack of communal unity may be one of the main reasons why both our neighborhoods and homes are plagued by a sense of disharmony, and this may also be one of the main reasons why we as a people have failed to manifest a true sense of solidarity.
Although it has been over 150 years since “overt” slavery has ended, we as a people are still struggling to cultivate a true sense of who we are. Therefore, we as elders must begin to work together to create a stronger sense of social identity and unity within the African American community, and then we can in turn instill a cultural sense of stability, support, and belonging within the hearts of our youth. We must strive to create a communal network of like-minded individuals, build stable households, and empower our youth with a cultural defining sense of self. In turn, we will equip them with the self-sustaining ability to withstand any and every social issue that attempts to undermine their ability to succeed in life.
Along this journey, I have lived long enough to realize that other ethnicities have not only survived and thrived by creating a binding sense of unity, but they have also ensured that overall their personal and communal needs will be met for generations to come. However, this is a social concept that begins within the home, which makes creating stable household environments a key component in establishing a sense of social unity. Now, as we reflect upon the underlining meaning of Juneteenth, let us also focus on the true meaning of family, friends, and loved ones.
In doing so, let us realize that no man is an island, and that our ancestors survived by standing together as one. Let us also realize that united we stand but divided we all shall fall. Most importantly, let us become consciously aware of the fact that the things in life that define our true character are not the houses that we live in, the cars that we drive, or the clothes that we wear. What defines us in life is our ability, desire, and willingness to help those that we meet along the way. Consequently, standing together in unity is the highest level in life that we can obtain, for according to an Ubuntu African Proverb, “I am because you are, and you are because I am.”

Pastor of New Heaven Christian Church, Professor of Psychology, Advisor to State Representative LaShawn K. Ford, Illinois 8th District Chair of Higher Education, Co-Chair for the 37th Ward Pastors Alliance, member of the New Baptist Ministers Fellowship, and Board of Directors for the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund.

JESUS FREEWAY EXPRESS

FAITH IN THE LORD
Faith is defined in the Bible as the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. By Faith Noah built the ark not questioning God about the water to carry the big boat (the ark) afloat. By faith Abraham was called by God to leave his brethren to go and sojourner in a strange, unknown land. Without faith it is impossible to please God for he that cometh to God must believe that He (God) is and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:1,6,7,8).
Know assuredly that with God all things are possible (Mark 10:27). He (God) had given all power to His begotten son – Our Lord & Savior (Jesus) who completed the work of Salvation with torture and pain on the cross at Calvary without sin – yet offered the Salvation FREE of charge and without any string attached to us (sinners) who must be saved by the shedding of His blood at Cavalry. O’ Lean on Jesus today as we sing our song: Leaning on Jesus, Leaning on Jesus, safe and secure from all harms…..Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.
Jesus lives – seeing His love in your life affirmed by our sister in the Lord, Author Sarah Young, a gifted spiritual author of several books including this aforementioned title (Jesus Lives) and Jesus speaks as follows: Though you may not be much of a risk taker, be willing to go out on a limb with Me. If that is where I am leading you, it is the safest place to be. I want you to follow wherever I lead – even if it’s out of your comfort zone. I will help you learn to follow me confidently rather than fearfully.
Bring all your fears to Me. Fears that are not dealt with tend to magnify themselves. Expose them to the revealing Light of My Presence, and they will shrink to manageable proportions. Some of them may even appear comical in this Light. As fearfulness loosens its grip on you, you are freed to follow Me. Grasp my hand tightly as we edge our way out onto the limb. Since I go before you in this adventure, you can keep your eyes on Me as you step out in faith. Soon we will get to a resting place and then you can look back and see how far you’ve already come. While gripping My hand to steady yourself, dare to venture a look toward the horizon; enjoy the view from this new perspective.
You are actually safer here, out of this limb with Me – than you would be on the ground. In this new, challenging environment you stay alert; communicating with Me continually, holding My hand for support. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2. Echo this song in faith in the Lord: Blessed Assurance Jesus is mine….. Jesus loves you and so do I. For prayer support, please call me at (630) 965-0256. Your brother in the Lord, Apostle/Prophet E. Dada. NOTE: Parade for Jesus planning meeting this Saturday, Dec. 22 at 4pm at 1030 North Mason. Thanks & God bless.

Dr. James Poulos Presents:

Chewing Gum to Prevent Cavities

Clinical studies have shown that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes following meals can help prevent tooth decay.
The chewing of sugarless gum increases the flow of saliva, which washes away food and other debris, neutralizes acids produced by bacteria in the mouth and provides disease-fighting substances throughout the mouth. Increased saliva flow also carries with it more calcium and phosphate to help strengthen tooth enamel.
Look for chewing gum with the ADA Seal because you can be sure it’s sugarless. All gums with the ADA Seal are sweetened by non-cavity causing sweeteners such as aspartame, xylitol, sorbitol or mannitol. Of course, chewing sugar-containing gum increases saliva flow too, but it also contains sugar which is used by plaque bacteria to produce decay-causing acids.
Don’t let chewing sugarless gum replace brushing and flossing. It’s not a substitute. The ADA still recommends brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning plaque from between your teeth once a day with dental floss or other interdental cleaners.
Look for chewing gum that carries the ADA Seal. The ADA Seal is your assurance that the sugar-free chewing gum has met the ADA criteria for safety and effectiveness. You can trust that claims made on packaging and labeling for ADA-accepted products are true, because companies must verify all of the information to the ADA. Products with the ADA Seal say what they do and do what they say.

James Poulos, DDS, leads a team of dental specialists at Madison Pine Dental Clinic, 5470 West Madison Street, Chicago. Kidzone is a part of Madison Pine Clinic providing care to children and teenagers in a comfortable, nonthreatening setting. The clinic provides orthodontic care, braces, implants, and cleaning, in addition to fillings, crowns, and dentures for patients of all ages. Madison Pine accepts Medicaid patients and most insurance plans. For an appointment, call (773) 287-2277.

COMMENTARY - Rev. Mitchell Johnson

$200 million to fund our community’s needs – the case for safe and legal sports wagering.
With underfunded health care facilities and schools in our communities crying out for resources, it is essential that we look for new state revenue sources that can address these challenges – immediately.
There is now a simple and responsible way to generate $200 million to help our state meet its budget needs. A recent US Supreme Court decision effectively allowed all 50 states to legalize, regulate and tax wagering on sports if they so choose.
Other states are already bringing in millions to address their budget needs by legalizing sports wagering – and they are helping their residents by taking the market out of the shadows where it was dominated by unethical black-market operators and unregulated offshore websites. As a talk show host, resident, and community organizer who works with blighted communities, I have seen the negative impact that dangerous and illegal operators have had preying on our community. Change is sorely needed.
If Illinois acts quickly and implements a simple and fair sports wagering policy, it can almost immediately start generating revenue for key state services without further burdening taxpayers, while creating jobs and better protecting its residents. Every day that Illinois waits to legalize, regulate and tax sports wagering, significant amounts of money go to other states, which have already done so -- or to the illegal black market.
There is a big difference between legalizing sports wagering and other gaming expansion proposals such as building new casinos. Most importantly, legalized sports wagering can begin generating significant revenue for the state almost immediately after its enactment and implementation. Alternatively, the process of licensing and building new casinos will take many years and can be fraught with unforeseen challenges and delays. Illinois has pressing budget needs – particularly for education and health care – that cannot wait for years to be met.
Illinois already has ten operating casinos and over 30,000 video gaming machines in 6,000 locations. Expansion of casinos may simply further cannibalize an existing and saturated industry, forcing communities and casinos to fight for smaller slices of the same pie. This could put at risk the jobs of 6,200 employees at the existing casinos. Alternatively, legalized responsible sports wagering will bring an entirely new market out of the shadows and generate revenue and jobs without harming existing businesses. The large demand for sports wagering in Illinois is already clear; residents already wager on sports through offshore websites, through the large black market, or by traveling to the states that have already successfully legalized sports wagering. These wagers currently generate zero dollars for our community’s needs.
The creation of a legal and responsible sports wagering system in Illinois – run by experienced and qualified operators - will dramatically reduce the reach and impact of unethical and dangerous black market operators who prey on our communities, while helping us fund vital services and projects.
Illinois should pass a simple and responsible sports wagering legalization plan in to law as soon as possible. It is the right thing to do for our budget, our residents and our communities.

MONEY RUN By Kevin Pearson

Plan to Plan

Have you ever wondered why do I need a business plan? One may say to ones self “ I know what I want to sale. Can I just open my doors and start making money.” This is a thought that has crossed many entrepreneur minds, but having or not having a business plan can be the beginning or the end of ones business.
In early 2001, you all may know I published a hip-hop magazine that circulated in Chicago and two other major cities. The idea to start the magazine came over night. I can remember sitting on the floor in my brother’s room flipping through some old magazines. I looked him right in the eye and said, “ I want to start a hip-hop magazine.” Neither of us had writing experience and definitely no publishing experience, yet he was all in. Our entire business plan was fluttering in our imaginations.
Finally in 2003, after hundreds of hit or miss (only by the grace of God) we put out a full color glossy magazine. The hip-hop community loved the publication. We were on the media list of major music labels; we got passes to just about every hip-hop event. So what was wrong with that you ask? NO MONEY. We had zero revenue coming in, and no strategy in place to get any. We were the new guys on the block, and no ad agency would touch us. Also, big hip-hop publications where adding online versions of them selves, called e-zines, yet we still owed the printer. We hung on for a few years but closed shop in 2006.
In the end, we had a great product and tenacity, but no plan to execute anything. Today I plan everything, ever phone call, email, I even wrote a plan to write this column. “Remember no business has ever been totally successful with out a plan in place to make it successful.”

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PCC WELLNESS CENTER By Alexandra T. Chavez, Development Coordinator

PCC Offers Care Centered Around You
Pregnant and struggling with addiction?

With growing heroin use on the west side of Chicago, PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) has started a chemical dependency program that offers combined prenatal care and substance abuse treatment for pregnant women. In this program, the treatment of heroin, alcohol, and prescription drug abuse is offered right in the doctor’s office.
PCC’s goal is to meet patients where they are in their recovery and help them to set goals without judgment. PCC can help improve the patients’ health and the health of their babies. Patients in this program receive safe, medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine and counseling. They visit weekly, are given ultrasounds, and deliver their babies at West Suburban Medical Center with a PCC doctor.
Services are available at our Chemical Dependency Clinic, located inside PCC Walk-In Wellness Center at West Suburban Medical Center at 1 Erie Court, Suite 1300, Oak Park, IL 60302. Pregnant women and their families in this program may continue to receive primary care, pediatric care, and behavioral health care at a nearby PCC location.
PCC accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and many health plans and also offers a sliding fee program for patients without insurance. They do not deny services because of inability to pay.

CANCER SOCIETY WARNS WOMEN OF THREAT FROM RADON EXPOSURE

A new report finds a statistically significant positive association between high levels of residential radon and the risk of hematologic (blood) cancer in women. This study is the first prospective population-based study of residential radon exposure and hematologic cancer risk, leading the authors to caution that it requires replication and whether it truly differs by sex.
Radon is a naturally-occurring byproduct of the decay of radium and is a known human lung carcinogen, the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Modeling studies show that radon delivers a non-negligible dose of alpha radiation to the bone marrow and therefore could be related to risk of hematologic cancers. More than 171,000 new cases of hematologic cancer and more than 58,000 deaths are expected in the United States in 2016. Hematologic cancers are the most expensive cancers to treat per quality-adjusted life year gained.
For the current study, researchers led by Lauren Teras, Ph.D., of the American Cancer Society used data from the American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study-II Nutrition Cohort established in 1992, to examine the association between county-level residential radon exposure and risk of Hematologic cancer. The analysis included 140,652 participants among whom there were 3,019 hematologic cancers during 19 years of follow-up. They found women living in counties with the highest mean radon concentration had a statistically significant 63% higher risk of hematologic cancer compared to those living in counties with the lowest radon levels. They also found evidence of a dose-response relationship.
The authors say men may have a higher baseline risk, possibly because of more exposure to occupational or other risk factors for hematologic cancer, reducing the impact of any additional risk from residential radon. In women, who have a smaller baseline risk, residential radon exposure might be a larger contributor to overall risk. Another reason may be that the women of this generation spent more time in their homes, so had more residential exposure than men.
According to Dr. Teras, “Radon is already associated with lung cancer and if other studies confirm the link to blood cancers, we think it would warrant strengthened public health efforts to mitigate residential radon risks.”

ST. MALACHY + PRECIOUS BLOOD REQUESTS HELP FOR MOBILE PANTRY

Father Matthew Eyerman, Pastor of St. Malachy + Precious Blood Catholic Church, 2248 West Washington Boulevard, reminds everyone that his congregation hosts deliveries by the Greater Chicago Food Depository Mobile Pantry on the third Tuesday of each month. Volunteers unload the truck, bag the food, and distribute non-perishables, fruits, and vegetables to West Side residents. This food is available to anyone free of charge and without income verification. Each month, St. Malachy + Precious Blood serves more than 250 households representing well over 750 people, regardless of weather conditions.

In past years, the public has donated a pallet mover, tables, and bins. This year, Father Eyerman is requesting help in obtaining items to keep staff and clients dry and warm:

• $500 will install a retractable canopy

• $100 will purchase a pop-up canopy to keep food and volunteers dry

• $75 provides hand warmers for volunteers

• $50 provides single-use rain ponchos for clients & volunteers

For information about the monthly Mobile Pantry at St. Malachy + Precious Blood or making contributions to the program, call Father Eyerman at 312/733-1068 or 312/919-1610.

MT. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH OFFERING YOUNG ADULT RE-ENTRY PROGRAM FOR EAST GARFIELD

MT. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH OFFERING YOUNG ADULT RE-ENTRY PROGRAM FOR EAST GARFIELD AND NEAR WEST YOUTH

Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 2622 West Jackson Boulevard, is providing assessment, support, and referral services as part of its Community Violence Prevention Program (CVPP) Re-Entry Program for East Garfield and Near West youth and young adults being released from Department of Correction facilities.

Any East Garfield Park and Near West juvenile between the ages of 13-28 currently on parole from any Department of Correction facility, or returning to CVPP communities from Department of Correction facilities are eligible to participate in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church CVPP Re-entry Program. Interested persons should call Denise Harris at 773/826-3295.

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