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When a storefront improves, a business expands, and a neighborhood invests in itself—that’s how real change happens on the Southwest Side. That’s the work of Greater Southwest Development Corporation: building connections between people, businesses, and resources that strengthen Chicago’s communities from the inside out. Join us for an info session on the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) and learn how eligible businesses can access capital development grants up to $250,000 for commercial construction projects across West, Southwest, and South Side commercial corridors. Hosted in partnership with Chicago Department of Planning and Development and SomerCor. 📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026 ⏰ 10 A.M. – 12 P.M. 📍 The Chicago Police 8th District Community Room, 3420 W. 63rd St. Let’s invest in growth that stays and strengthens our neighborhoods. Scan the QR code to register today.

Join Forum President and CEO, Linda Xochitl Tortolero tomorrow, June 16, for a panel discussion on the impacts of immigration enforcement activity on students, families, schools and communities. We will also learn about the Right to Learn Act, which seeks to establish a federal grant program to help schools maintain safe, stable, and trauma-informed learning environments when immigration enforcement actions disrupt school communities. Special thank you to Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García for the invitation to have this important discussion. Register at: https://bit.ly/448cAnh

Immigrants have been woven into the fabric of the United States since its founding. Many who fought in the Revolution, signed the Declaration of Independence or attended the Constitutional Convention were born abroad. As America marks 250 years, Forbes recognizes the enduring impact of immigration by ranking the 250 immigrants who most successfully achieved their own American Dream during their lifetimes. Explore the #Forbes250 America’s Most Successful Historic Immigrants list: https://lnkd.in/g2R-hCB2 Illustration: Mr. Nelson Design

📢 Join the PODER Team as a Grants Manager! Are you a strategic writer, relationship builder, and fundraiser who wants your work to create lasting community impact? PODER is seeking a Grants Manager to lead grant strategy, proposal development, reporting, and funder engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to help secure the resources that empower immigrant families through education, workforce development, and economic mobility. 💰 Salary: $73,000–$85,000 📍 Full-Time | Chicago ✨ Competitive benefits, generous PTO, and mission-driven work If you have a proven track record in grant writing and fundraising and are ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 🔗 Apply today: www.poderworks.org or Indeed at Grants Manager https://lnkd.in/gEV97_Py https://lnkd.in/gEV97_Py #NowHiring #GrantsManager #NonprofitJobs #GrantWriting #Fundraising #ChicagoJobs #MissionDriven #PODER #CareerOpportunity

🌟 Adult learners deserve spaces of celebration. Night of 1K Stars is more than an event — it is a citywide gathering that honors the resilience, creativity, and determination of adult learners and the organizations that support them every day. At a time when many communities are facing uncertainty and challenges, we believe it is more important than ever to come together in joy, connection, and lifelong learning. Join us on July 30 at the Harold Washington Library Center for an evening of storytelling, performances, community, and celebration. 🔗 https://ow.ly/GpWk50Z5Cas #AdultEducation #LifelongLearning #DigitalEquity #Chicago

Today in Detroit, Mike Bloomberg announced the creation of the first-of-its-kind national initiative designed to provide high school students with direct pathways to jobs in the skilled trades. The $90 million Bloomberg Philanthropies investment will create opportunities for a new generation of workers to prepare for high-wage, family-sustaining careers in the skilled trades, and address acute labor shortages in important infrastructure-related fields like welding, electrical work, plumbing, and more in nine U.S. regions. By partnering with great American companies like Ford Motor Company, as well as teachers, local leaders, and others, the initiative will help thousands of students build skills and enter apprenticeships that lead to high-wage, in-demand jobs.

This week, we visited over 100 Congressional offices for #HFEncuentroNacional to make clear that people oppose any increase in funding for DHS without including accountability or oversight. The previous funding through H.R. 1 created the federal crackdown that has already threatened people's safety, instilled fear in our neighborhoods, and had a chilling effect on local businesses. The reconciliation deal passed the Senate, and next week it moves to the House. Join us in reminding our representatives that the public opposes this deal and telling them to prioritize the issues that matter to you.