June 2008 Newsletter

June 2008 Newsletter

News—LSNA Congress Demands Police Protection, Celebrates Victories-Spotlight on the LSNA Education Programs-Local Resources May Help You Save Your Home-Support LSNA. We Build Community Leaders-
Do you need health insurance or health services?-El Día del Niño- UIC Study Highlights Monroe/LSNA Community Learning Center Success at Engaging Parents Continue…

BIKE TO CHURCH DAY – SUNDAY AUGUST 13, 2008

News—Armitage Baptist Church of Logan Square hosted their first ever “Bike to Church Day” this past Sunday (August 10). Continue…

Logan Square leader fights to put affordable housing in state’s next Capital Budget

Logan Square leader fights to put affordable housing in state’s next Capital Budget

Issues and programs—Capital funds could re-start community’s plan to turn vacant lots into family apartments, stabilize local schools Continue…

LSNA Congress Demands Police Protection, Celebrates Victories

LSNA Congress Demands Police Protection, Celebrates Victories

News—It was standing room only for LSNA’s 46th annual Congress. Over 300 people packed the auditorium May 20th at McAuliffe Elementary to demand equal police protection and supportive housing while celebrating victories. Continue…

Local Resources May Help You Save Your Home

Issues and programs—If you are having a hard time making your mortgage payments don’t wait until it’s too late. Continue…

City planners snub proposal for ‘supportive housing’

Issues and programs—Logan Square pastors and civic leaders are calling on Alderman Rey Colón (35th) and Mayor Richard M. Daley to reverse a decision by the city’s planning department that neighborhood leaders say would undercut the Mayor’s ‘Plan to End Homelessness.’ Continue…

Childcare Provided

Childcare Provided

Issues and programs—LSNA Community Learning Centers provide childcare for parents attending classes GED Classes in English and Spanish and English as a Second Language (ESL). Continue…

UIC Study Highlights Monroe/LSNA Community Learning Center Success at Engaging Parents

UIC Study Highlights Monroe/LSNA Community Learning Center Success at Engaging Parents

Issues and programs—A recent study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago documented a very high level of parent engagement at Monroe Elementary School and in the programs offered to adults through the school’s Community Learning Center. Continue…

Financial/Job Counseling

Financial/Job Counseling

News—Logan Square Neighborhood Association in partnership with Humboldt Park Social Services is now offering both employment and financial services through the newly established Center for Working Families. Continue…

Farm-City Market Basket Program Now Available Through Growing Power

Farm-City Market Basket Program Now Available Through Growing Power

News—Fresh fruits and vegetables at low cost delivered weekly! Continue…

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