The Chicago Public Library has selected Toni Morrison's latest book, A Mercy, for its "One Book, One Chicago" 2010 Fall program.
A Mercy is set in the late 17th century and tells the story of a young slave, Florens, and those around her in the harsh wilderness of early America. Morrison creates a rich and accurate portrait to this fascinating period, when the foundations of American society, law and economy were built, and the institution of slavery was not yet defined by race.
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Chicago has various programs to help homeowners who are at risk of losing their homes and has hosted events to reach out to the community to help avoid foreclosure. Services include loan work-out sessions with lenders and counseling agencies; access to free legal assistance on foreclosure issues; and on-site applications for loan modifications under the HAMP program.
Alderman Dixon and Mayor Daley are warning homeowers about the dangers of loan modification scams and "rescue fraud." Loan modification scams are the latest risk facing homeowners who are desperate for a solution to their foreclosure situation. These scam artists claim to help homeowners save their homes - for a fee. We want to ensure that homeowners know that FREE services are available.
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The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is legally and morally obligated to provide an educational environment that treats all students with dignity and respect. Every CPS homeless student shall have equal access to the same free and appropriate educational opportunities as students who are not homeless. This commitment to the educational rights of homeless children and youth applies to all services, programs and activities provided or made available by the CPS.
For more information or to pick up a pamphlet that further explains this program call Alderman Dixon's office at 773.522.2430.
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On Saturday, September 18, 2010 the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will hold its annual fundraising "Walk For Education" at Burnham Park, Grove 2, located on South Lake Shore Drive at 31st Street. There will be food, fun, music and a special guest DJ. Registration begins at 7am and the Walk/Run/Bike/Skate will begin at 9am. Join neighbors and friends, local radio and television personalities, political and civic leaders, small businesses and major corporations on the lakefront for a day of family fun. The day's activities will conclude at 2pm.
Call Alderman Dixon's office at 773.522.2430 for the UNCF pledge and contribution form and more information. Participate and give what you can toward the $300,000 goal!
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Alderman Sharon Denise Dixon and Mayor Richard M. Daley invite and urge you to participate in the 7pm public hearings on the 2011 Preliminary Budget of the City of Chicago. Speakers must register in person beginning at 6:30pm and due to time constraints, individual testimony will be limited to three minutes.
There are three hearings but the one closest to the 24th Ward will be held on Friday, September 10 at Westinghouse College Prep, 3223 W. Franklin Boulevard.
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The United States Postal Service is accepting applications for Casual Mail Handler (non-career) positions. You may apply on their website at http://www.usps.gov/employment from August 26-28, 2010.
You would work at the Chicago Metro Surface Hub, 2691 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village, IL.
The position pays $9.00 per hour, night shift only and work up to 6 hours.
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On August 19, 2010, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid was made available for Illinois to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 22 to August 7, 2010. That triggers POSSIBLE financial assistance to those who qualify.
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Disaster assistance is money or direct assistance to individuals, families and businesses in an area whose property has been damaged or destroyed and whose losses are not covered by insurance. it is meant to help you with critical expenses that cannot be covered in other ways. This assistance is not intended to restore your damaged property to its condition before the disaster. While some housing assistance funds are available through the City's Individuals and Households Program, most disaster assistance from the Federal government is in the form of loans administered by the Small Business Administration.
Do I Qualify for "Housing Needs" Assistance?
Am I Eligible For "Housing Needs" Assistance If?
What About Needs Other Than Housing?
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Mr. Eugene "Gene" Moore of the Cook County Recorder of Deeds/Registrary of Torrens Titles has formed a new Mortgage Fraud Prevention Unit designed to combat mortgage and deed fraud in Cook County. Their new program "Know Your Property Status" campaign is designed to raise public awareness about the services that their office is providing.
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Applications for the Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards are due on September 13, 2010. All applicants must be available for a site visit on October 1, 2010.
Applications for the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Architectural Excellence in Community Design are due on September 16, 2010.
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