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State Senator Mattie Hunter collaborated with Adler Professional School of Psychology and local organizations in a panel discussion focusing on the impacts of social factors on urban communities.  The “Summit on Proven Approaches for Action Improving Community Well-Being” included different Englewood and Chicago organizations in the panel discussion including Safer Foundation, Teamwork Englewood, Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.), and the Chicago Area Project. 

Cheryl Francis from Chicago Area Project, Senator Mattie Hunter, and Elder Kevin Ford (2nd from right), Director of Training for Project Pride, pose for a group photo after completion of "A Step Up to Opportunity" Construction Trades orientation.  Project Pride is a program of the St. Paul Church of God in Christ Community Development Ministry.

This past holiday season, Senator Hunter, with the help of volunteers, handed out over 1,000 turkeys and hams to low-income senior citizens in the district. Each year, Secretary Jesse White, Representative Ken Dunkin, Alderman Walter Burnett, local businessmen and volunteers work with the Emergency Fund to raise money for this holiday tradition. Since 1973, the Emergency Fund has helped tens of thousands of individuals who had nowhere else to go for assistance and has brought national attention to the importance of alleviating homelessness.