Something Good In Englewood

Terrific Tuesday! 🎉 Get ready for the school year in style at Lawrence Hall's Back-to-School Carnival! 🎒 Join them on Thursday, August 22, from 1-4pm for FREE backpacks, school supplies, hair services, games, and more! Don't miss out on the fun! 🚌🎈

Good Morning! SGIE heading to the Big Apple 🍎 to sightsee 🗽, catch a movie 🍿 , shop a little 🛍️and enjoy NYC restaurant week! 🍽️🙌🏾
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Thankful Thursday!

It's almost that time for us to gather and celebrate our two 2024 graduates who will be off to college this fall!

Today we celebrate Jayla Morgan who will be attending Spelman College 🩵🤍 and Kiya Blake who will be ateejdomf Tuskegee University ❤️💛.

Thank you to our wonderful donors who contributed to the putting together of this event and congratulations to our graduates!

Terrific Tuesday!

Join us in celebrating our amazing 2024 graduates, Kiya Blake and Jayla Morgan, for receiving the prestigious R.A.G.E. (Resident Association of Greater Englewood) 2024 Samaiya Butler HBCU Scholarship! 🎓💰✨

We are excited for them to continue their student careers at HBCUs! Kiya will be attending Tuskegee University in Alabama and Jayla will be attending Spelman College in Atlanta. Today we celebrate their achievements and accomplishments. Congratulations, ladies! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off! 🎉

And a huge thank you, high five, hug, smooches, and shooting stars to the amazing RAGE association for making such an amazing milestone possible. You guys are such rockstars for our community!

Who's Who at SGIE this summer? Swipe to meet some of this summer's Youth Leaders! ☀️

Marvelous Monday!

Today we would like you all to meet this summer's youth leaders. Swipe to find out "who's who" at Something Good in Englewood this summer. ☀️ (1/2)

Marvelous Monday, everyone!

🌟 Join Innovation & Valor in Youth for the "Black Wall Street Reimagined" Free 3-Part Series Workshops! 🌟

📅 Dates:
1. June 27 - Box Truck Business
2. July 11 - Truck Dispatching Business
3. July 25 - Home Daycare Business

🕕 Time: 6 PM
📍 Location: St. Matthews AME, 7412 W. 64th Pl, Argo, IL

This is an incredible opportunity to learn how to start your own business with practical tips and insights from industry experts. Be prepared to gain knowledge on creating a business plan, understanding the ins and outs of the industry, and the strategies for success.

Magnificent Monday! Join us as we recognize our 2024 graduate Kiya Blake! A graduate of Woodlawn High School She will be attending Tuskegee University where she will be studying to be a Veterinarian, and minoring in Business. She is most looking forward to attending an HBCU, meeting new people, seeing the difference in college courses, and high school classes, she is looking forward to calling Alabama her home during her college experience and is grateful for her family for her support. Congratulations, Kiya!

Marvelous Monday! Join us as we recognize our 2024 graduate Jayla Morgan! She graduated from Lyons Township High School and will be attending Spelman College where she will be studying Documentary Filmmaking with a minor in writing. She is looking forward to bonding with other women who look like her and bonding with other like minded individuals in her field of study. She is inspired by Issa Raye, and Ava Duvernay, and dreams to work with them one day. Congratulations, Jayla!

Terrific Tuesday Everyone! Are you a WIC/EBT cardholder looking to make your voice heard? Join the Chicago Children's Museum for their Museums For All Focus Group for a chance to advocate for museum accessibility and the chance to receive a $25 gift card.

Last week we celebrated our parents, youth, and community partners at our 10th Annual SGIE Appreciation Award Ceremony 🥳 Although we have been doing the work for much longer, on June 5th we were recognized by the city and proclaimed ‘Something Good In Englewood Day’
Thank you to everyone who had helped/supported in someway shape or form. We are grateful for you ALL and hope you felt our immense appreciation.
( Check out our mini recap 😊)
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More cool captures from today! 📸
Thank you to for gifting the youth with fresh kicks!

Amazing event 👏🏾Thrilled to have met so many new faces today. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our tent to either say hi! Or to learn more about the work we do. Thanks for having us …Goooo SGIE ✨
Chicago Public Library
Chicago Mayor's Office

Hey class of 2024! The City Of Chicago Treasurer’s Office is offering a $5,000 scholarship to help lighten the financial load as you make your way to college!

Must be a chicago resident!

Submit your application by June 30th 2024!

Good Luck!

Calling All Youth📢 Don’t miss out on these summer opportunities:

1) Summer50 Fest is Saturday 5/18 at the United Center. An active & engaging resource fair that provides on-the-spot signup opportunities for teens. Be productive this summer ☀️

2) Stay fit with 💪🏽 teens ages 14-19 get to work out for FREE at any location until August 31st. Must register!

Sooo many upcoming Englewood events! Be sure to check out the list:

1) ‘Get on the Bus’ Englewood tour 4/7
2) R.A.G.E Job Fair 4/11
3) ‘Prom with a Purpose’ 4/13
4) Community Healing Fair 4/13
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Join Advocates for Community Wellness and the Salvation Army Red Shield Center Englewood for their Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday March 23 in support of Colorectal Cancer Awareness & National Nutrition Month!

The Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Foundation is now accepting 2024 applications for their Scholarship Fund.

"The award is $2,500 renewable for four years for a total of $10,000."

To be eligible you must:
Be a graduating high school senior
Be planning to attend a four year accredited university as a full-time student
Be a resident of Chicago
Awards are granted to ALL eligible students regardless of race, ethnicity, country of national origin.

Submissions are due by April 1, 2024. Please contact [email protected] for any additional details needed before submission.

Wonderful Wednesday! Today we would like for you to meet vocalist and actress, Etta Moten Barnett 🎤🎬

On this Wonderful Wednesday we invite you to come meet actress and vocalist, Etta Moten Barnett 🎤🎬

On this Terrific Tuesday, allow us to introduce you to painter and printmaker Charles W. White. White was a prominent figure in both the Harlem and Chicago Renaissance.