The Working Bikes Cooperative is a not-for-profit tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization that rescues discarded bicycles and gives them new life by redistributing them as tools of empowerment in local and global communities.
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The Working Bikes Cooperative is a not-for-profit tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization that rescues discarded bicycles and gives them new life by redistributing them as tools of empowerment in local and global communities. Read more...
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Since 1997, WRD has been an environmentally sustainable design firm that has produced sustainable results for clients ranging from major municipalities to Fortune 1000 corporations to nonprofit organizations. Along the way, they’ve improved the quality of life in over 150 communities in a mix of urban and rural settings including some of the most visible developments in the Chicago region. Headquartered in the nation’s first rehabilitated municipal building to receive LEED Platinum certification.
Since 1997, WRD has been an environmentally sustainable design firm that has produced sustainable results for clients ranging from major municipalities to Fortune 1000 corporations to nonprofit organizations. Along the way, they’ve improved the quality of life in over 150 communities in a mix of urban and rural settings including some of the most visible developments in the Chicago region. Read more... -
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West Humboldt Park Development Council’s Mission is to work collaboratively to develop, implement and sustain processes that improve the quality of life for people, families and businesses in the West Humboldt Park community. Initially the Council put together programs to combat domestic and street violence in West Humboldt Park. The Council expanded its outreach to encompass economic development.
West Humboldt Park Development Council’s Mission is to work collaboratively to develop, implement and sustain processes that improve the quality of life for people, families and businesses in the West Humboldt Park community. Initially the Council put together programs to combat domestic and street violence in West Humboldt Park. The Council expanded its outreach to encompass economic development. Read more... -
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YMEN provides significant resources and holistic youth programming, including academic support, leadership development activities, community service opporutunites to young men in the North Lawndale community.
YMEN provides significant resources and holistic youth programming, including academic support, leadership development activities, community service opporutunites to young men in the North Lawndale community. Read more... -
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YSP has a community garden incorporated into their youth projects. They grow fresh foods for community members to harvest. They are currently building a patio on the plot and its under construction.
YSP has a community garden incorporated into their youth projects. They grow fresh foods for community members to harvest. They are currently building a patio on the plot and its under construction. Read more... -
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Mayor Richard M. Daley cut the ribbon on August 2, 2008 for the new Engine Company 18 firehouse, a new facility that will provide the latest in firefighting technology and communication for residents in the neighborhoods of University Village, Pilsen, Little Italy, the Near West Side and the South Loop.
Mayor Richard M. Daley cut the ribbon on August 2, 2008 for the new Engine Company 18 firehouse, a new facility that will provide the latest in firefighting technology and communication for residents in the neighborhoods of University Village, Pilsen, Little Italy, the Near West Side and the South Loop. Read more... -
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Focuses on preserving the community and its environment
Active engagement with governmentFocuses on preserving the community and its environment Active engagement with government Read more... -
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Brings fresh produce and food to the community
Supports local farmers and vendorsBrings fresh produce and food to the community Supports local farmers and vendors Read more...
