Children’s Clothing & Bake Sale

12-5pm
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Southwest Youth Collaborative
6400 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629

The Young women of SOUL have become aware of the immediate need to help clothe children this winter on the Southwest side of Chicago. To meet this need, SOUL will be selling children's clothing for nominal prices on Saturday, December 1, from 12-5pm, in which 100% of the proceeds will go towards directly funding the young women's group.

*SOUL is a multi-cultural youth-led organization that allows young women to take control over their lives and use their powers to create positive changes.

007th District C.A.P.S & Region 5 Youth Council Present

Anti- Violence Youth Conference & Resource Fair

At The New Kennedy King College
746 W. 63rd St.
The Great Hall
Friday, November 9,2007
4:00pm—7:00pm
(For Mature youth 12 years & older)
Featured speakers include

Real Talk By Keepin’ it Real & In my Shoes
(Please note explicit language and mature content may be used)

For more information contact:
Officer Buie 312.747.8489
Or
Rollie Jones 773.493.1306 or rjones(at)hullhouse.org

Resource literature will be available from supporting agencies:
007th District Neighborhood Relations
Region 5 youth Agencies
NIVEK Home Health Care Agency
Chicago Police C.A.P.S.

Flyer:

Only 4 days remain until Grant Park hosts Chicago's largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser, the AIDS Run & Walk. On Saturday, September 15, thousands will gather in solidarity to fight against HIV/AIDS.

There is still plenty of time to register for TEAM CHICAGO at www.aidsrunwalk.org.

This year's event features performances from rising hip-hop star J Xavier and award-winning screenwriter Keyana Ray. The two Youth Ambassadors will also discuss the importance of housing, healthcare, and prevention education in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Flyer:

Only 4 days remain until Grant Park hosts Chicago's largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser, the AIDS Run & Walk. On Saturday, September 15, thousands will gather in solidarity to fight against HIV/AIDS.

There is still plenty of time to register for TEAM CHICAGO at www.aidsrunwalk.org.

This year's event features performances from rising hip-hop star J Xavier and award-winning screenwriter Keyana Ray. The two Youth Ambassadors will also discuss the importance of housing, healthcare, and prevention education in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

City Wide Youth Employment Festival

3PM
Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Mandrake Park
901 East Pershing Road

Come support our cause!
The festival addresses subjects like youth umemployment, city schools drop-out rate and violence within our communities.

The number of Chicago youth employed during the summer has fallen each year since 1984, when more than 40,000 needy youth were employed throughout Chicago. Now, only approximately 11-14,000 youth receive employment through various Chicago agencies.

All Kids Back to School Health Fair

Chicago Children’s Museum, Navy Pier

Thursday, August 2, 2007 5-8 pm

Please fax pre-registration for attendance to Diane Gibson at 312.527.9082 by July 6, 2007. Include child's name, age, parent's name and contact information.

Chicago Area Project 10th Annual CAP Games

Boys & Girls Ages 7-18 are welcome to participant in this Track & Field Sports Event.

Saturday, August 4th, 2007
Hanson Stadium
5501 W. Fullerton Ave.

Sponsored by Chicago Area Project & Latino Organization of the Southwest

Contact Jeanette Galicia, jgalicia(at)swyc.org for details & registration.

Flyer:

The Chicago Police Youth Investigations Section, Juvenile Intervention and Support Center, Cook County Juvenile Probation Dept. in conjunction with the American Camping Association are pleased to bring you:

2nd Annual JISC Basketball Camp and 3 on 3 tournament for boys and girls in grades 7 through 10.

Location: Richard J. Daley College Gymnasium
7500 S. Pulaski

Mon, July 30th, 9AM-12PM
Tues, July 31st, 9AM-12PM
Wed, August 1st, 9AM-12PM

Meals will be provided free of charge.

For info and registration, contact:
Detective Errol Hicks or Detective Kelly Gosa

Chicago Police Department
3900 S. California Avenue
312-747-3940

Eligibility:
Boys and Girls who received service at the Juvenile Intervention and Support Center in grades 7-10.

Cost: Free

Friend Family Health Center, Inc. will be holding its 2nd Annual Health Fair

Saturday, July 21st
10AM - 2PM
800 East 55th Street
Chicago, IL 60615

There will be:

Health Information
Immunizations (parents must have shot records)
Blood Pressure and Diabetes Screenings
Nutrition Games & WIC Info
Fun & Games for kids
Live DJ & Entertainment
Raffles & Prizes
Clowns & Facepainting

Maria High School will be offering a Technology Camp for 6-9th Grade Girls July 5, 12, 19 and 28.

9am-12noon each day
$50 per student
Instructor: Nannette Velasquez Zander
6727 W. California Ave.

You will learn the basics of computer hardware and software. you will learn via hands-on experience and you will have access to computers, Internet, and video conferencing equipment. You will take an adventure on a virtual fieldtrip. And you will collaborate on a camp project and play technology games to reinforce learning.

Contact Ms. Diane Richardson at 773-925-868 ext. 115 for details and registration.