State Senator Mattie Hunter invites students to attend Tilden’s Career Community Academy’s 2nd Annual Summer Fun Camp. Youth entering grades 6 – 11 can participate in the six-week program that takes place from June 27 – August 5 at Tilden CCA, 4747 South Union Ave.

Children and teens can participate in creative dance, Zumba, boys and girls basketball skills camp, baseball and softball skills camp, community soccer team, Tilden TV and Radio and workforce development. Free breakfast and lunch are offered.

CHICAGO – Residents in need of hot meals and warm clothes can join LaTanya & The Youth of Englewood this Nov. 21 for a free pre-Thanksgiving dinner.

 “I would love to see residents working together, looking out for each other, as well as our children,” said LaTanya Johnson, the nonprofit’s founder. “Englewood has been lacking jobs, resources and the necessary motivation to stay strong as a community. I felt like I needed to do something to help our less fortunate.”

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