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Greetings!
Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us. Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.
- Oprah Winfrey
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LCDC's 25 Year Anniversary! | |
LCDC brings holistic revitalization to the lives and environments of Lawndale residents through economic empowerment, housing improvements, educational enrichments and community advocacy.
In 2012 LCDC will celebrate 25 years of service to the Lawndale Community.
Save the Dates are on the way! |
| NCP Holiday Pot Luck | | |
 On Monday, December 19th, LCDC hosted its final quarterly NCP meeting of the year. Attendees utilized the opportunity to reflect on the great things that happened in 2011 and what awesome progress they expect in 2012. A potluck dinner was served to celebrate the year end and holiday festivities. The NCP team is looking forward to a productive 2012!
For more information about NCP please contact Tracie Worthy or Tameeka Christian at 773-762-8889.
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| LCDC Hosts Pastor's Breakfast | | |
 On Tuesday, December 13th, LCDC hosted a breakfast for North Lawndale Pastors. Over 20 pastors attended representing 15 churches in the community. Discussions included, Pastors partnering with block clubs to address beautification and safety and Prayer Around the Schools, an Initiative spear-headed by Pastor Fluker of All Nations Church. It's exciting to see what can happen when everyone comes together to work on community issues and concerns!
If you would like your church to get involved please call Tameeka Christian or Tracie Worthy at 773-762-8889.
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| LCDC Plans for Cornerstone Training Center | |  On December 14th Bill Strickland, President of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation spoke to community stakeholders, leaders and residents about plans to bring a job training program to North Lawndale. This unique program will provide opportunities for Westside residents to train for jobs that will provide them with a living wage. More information will be forthcoming about Cornerstone, Chicago Arts and Technology program in the coming weeks. Your support will be instrumental to ensuring its success! For more information please contact Tracie worthy at 773-762-8889x12. |
| Youth Leadership Training | | |
 LCDC is partnering with several organizations to educate young people about public resources to address youth unemployment, ways to decrease violence and other issues relevant to youth. On December 12th, 20 students met at Homan Square's Robert Crown Center to discuss the federal budgeting process and plans to participate in the "If I Had a $Trillion" video contest. They shared their solutions to challenges in the community and by joining together will increase skills that will enable them to become better advocates for themselves.
For more information or to get involved with youth leadership development efforts please contact Tameeka Christian at 773-762-8889.
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Spring After School Matters Session Begins February 6th
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 The spring session of the After School Matters program will begin February 6th. The students will continue their work with the E-tech curriculum which teaches about entrepreneurship, small business management and how to build and network computers. There are still slots available, to sign up please visit www.afterschoolmatters.org.
For more information regarding LCDC's After School Matters Program please contact Tameeka Christian at 773-762-8889 or email tchristian@lcdc.net.
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| LCRS Now Accepting Applications for STELLA Building | | |
 Lawndale Christian Residential Services (LCRS) is now accepting applications for the newly renovated STELLA building located at 1863 S. Lawndale. The rental units features 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and are scheduled to be completed by the end of January.
For apartment rental information please contact LCRS at
773-762-3389.
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| Prayer Around the Schools | | |
Harmony Community Church hosted a pep rally to kick-off "Prayer Around the Schools" an event organized by Pastor Andre Fluker of All Nations Church. North Lawndale Pastors, parishioners and residents came together on Saturday, January 7th, at Penn Elementary School, focusing on prayer for students and their families. They will continue to meet the 1st Saturday of every month and everyone is welcome. Thanks to all who participated, we look forward to continued prayer for our schools!
If you would like to join the Prayer Around the Schools Initiative please contact Pastor Fluker at 773-521-8428. |
| 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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