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Bidwell Training Community Meeting
December 14th
NCP Quarterly Meeting
December 19th |
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Greetings!
LCDC would like to wish you and your family a
Happy Holiday Season!!
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| Mayor Rahm Emanuel Visits the Lawndale Ministries! | | |
Mayor Rahm Emanuel was in North Lawndale on Monday December 12th touring the Lawndale Ministries. He encouraged a continued strategic approach and appreciated the commitment of North Lawndale residents. Mayor Emanuel also expressed his ongoing commitment to address foreclosure, the support of increased energy efficient housing and was excited about the expansion of Lawndale Christian Health Center. We hope this is the first of many visits and look forward to his return! |
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You are Invited to Attend the 4th Quarterly NCP Meeting | |
We will be celebrating the accomplishments of 2011 and having a potluck dinner with our partners and friends. Please join us for our year end wrap-up, food and fun.
When: Monday, December 19th, 2011
Where: 10th District Police Station 3315 W. Ogden Ave.
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
For more information contact: Tracie Worthy, NCP Program Director Tameeka Christian, NCP Community Organizer Office: 773-762-8889 E-mail: tworthy@lcdc.net; tchristian@lcdc.net Call or E-mail to RSVP |
| LCDC's Annual Meeting | | |

On November 21st, LCDC hosted its 5th Annual Meeting. With over 200 people in attendance, including Alderman Michael Chandler, Cook County Commissioner Robert Steele and State Representative Arthur Turner, Kim Jackson, Executive Director of LCDC discussed accomplishments for 2011, including the opening of the Dr. King Legacy Apartments, Lawndale Women's Leadership Series, plans to bring Manchester Bidwell Development Corporation's National Center for Art and Technology to Lawndale and NCP updates. The meeting ended with recognition of four community heroes, Darren Tillis of State Farm Insurance, Entertainment Promoter Marcus Betts, Sel Dunlap of Lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program and Pastor Joseph Atkins of Lawndale Community Church. LCDC would like to thank all attendees, partners and supporters for a successful year as we look forward to a great 2012! | | |
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Friends of Springfield Host Christmas Celebration | | |

On Friday, December 9th, Friends of Springfield hosted a Progressive Dinner Party that included great food and conversation. Block Club members and friends went to four different homes on the 1800-1900 blocks of Springfield and enjoyed a four course meal as they celebrated the holiday season. When people come together, great things can happen! This is an awesome example of how block clubs can celebrate commUNITY while getting to know your neighbors. |
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Lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Christmas Party | | |
Lawdale Amachi Mentoring Program (LAMP), an organization that mentors young people who are impacted by incarceration, hosted a Christmas Party for the youth and their mentors. During the celebration there was food, fun and games. The students received prizes and will be blessed with Christmas gifts on Saturday, December 17th. Congrats to Dr. Betty Green and the staff of LAMP for being beacons of light to children in need!
For more information about LAMP please call 773-638-4800 ext. 9 or email: info@chicagolamp.org. |
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Center for Economic Progress Gears up for Tax Season | | |

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| Visit LCDC on Social Networking Sites | |
 LCDC would like to invite you to visit our new informative Facebook and Twitter pages. You can become a fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Both of these sites allow you to learn more about what's happening at LCDC. As a fan you would be the first to learn about grants and scholarship opportunities and have a chance to sign up for classes and workshops.
To join, please visit our website at www.lcdc.net and click on the widgets that direct you to Twitter and Facebook. |
| Support LCDC | |
Lawndale Christian Development Corporation wants to extend the opportunity for you to support our efforts. If you would like to help, please mail your contribution to Lawndale Christian Development Corporation at 3843 W. Ogden, Chicago, Illinois 60623 or visit our website at www.lcdc.net. Your kindness is very much appreciated! |
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