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Oct 14 2019
Aerostar Avion gives wings to dreams
Tammera Holmes, the CEO of Aerostar Avion Institute—a Chicago-based aviation, education and training organization—is on a mission to recruit as many young students of color as possible to careers in aviation.
ProfileMAPSCorps
"MAPSCorps' partnership with The University of Chicago brings its world-class students, networks, and resources to community, strengthening our impact." - Andres Alvear
NewsOct 11 2019
With Strong Harris Ties, Pilot Light Makes a Difference in Childhood Nutrition
Through Harris Policy Labs, Alexandra DeSorbo-Quinn (CLA'18) promotes food education as the Executive Director of Pilot Light.
ProfileEric Williams
“That’s one of the ways this street is a great model for how public and private institutions can work together. The University isn’t some monolith — it’s a collection of people who have a vision of trying to create a better community.”
NewsSep 6 2019
Nonprofits focused on housing issues find support at the Community Programs Accelerator
To make sure South Side residents have access to stable, affordable housing, UChicago’s Community Programs Accelerator connects housing-focused community-based nonprofits with University resources that help them fulfill their missions and serve their neighborhoods.
ProfileHorizons National Chicago
"The program really helps kids grow, because they’re doing hands-on, project-based learning and they apply what they learn." - Marjorie Turcios
NewsAug 1 2019
Through Polsky Center, South Side entrepreneurs find a place to grow
Entrepreneurs from all over Chicago find support for their big ideas, from concept to launch to growth, at UChicago’s Polsky Center startup hub on 53rd Street. For a small monthly fee, any Chicagoan can join to get access to work space, mentoring, events, and a state-of-the-art fabrication lab.
ProfileMaya Jones
“Four years ago, people talked about restorative justice much less than they do now, so having those conversations and being part of something revolutionary was really exciting to me.”
NewsJul 9 2019
Congratulations to our 2018-19 Community Impact Award Winners
The University of Chicago University Community Service Center (UCSC) hosted its Annual Community Impact Awards and Socially Conscious Social, with an afternoon of fun, networking, and acknowledgement of nine individuals who each deeply affected the civic engagement efforts of our students and our campus.
EventJul 9 2019
Community Programs Accelerator Accepting Applications Through July 26
The Community Programs Accelerator at the University of Chicago is now accepting applications for its 2020 program cycle. The Accelerator is an initiative of the Office of Civic Engagement that provides customized capacity-building support to nonprofits based on or directly serving the South Side.
EventJul 9 2019
Community Programs Accelerator Accepting Applications Through July 26
The Community Programs Accelerator at the University of Chicago is now accepting applications for its 2020 program cycle. The Accelerator is an initiative of the Office of Civic Engagement that provides customized capacity-building support to nonprofits based on or directly serving the South Side.
NewsJul 9 2019
Community Programs Accelerator Accepting Applications Through July 26
The Chicago Crusader reports on the Community Programs Accelerator, an initiative from the Office of the Civic Engagement at the University of Chicago that has been operating since 2014. Applications are now open for the 2020 cycle.