Celebrating 130 years as a leading provider of early childhood education, family support and senior services on the South and West sides of Chicago.
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Our Evans-Blossom Golf Outing is sold out! Thank you to our Golf Committee comprised of: Amit Mehta (Chair), Ronald Kaminski, Claire Drew, Sam Lincoln, & Patrick Martin. Thank you to Chris & Bridget Leffingwell, our member hosts at Shoreacres.
And thank you to our sponsors!
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A huge thank you to PNC for visiting our Paulo Freire Center in Back of the Yards to read with our students! The joy on their faces said it all. We’re especially grateful for your commitment to sharing books in both English and Spanish.
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Save the date! Chicago Commons’ 2027 Spring Celebration Gala will be held on Friday, May 7, 2027 at the @HiltonChicago. Join us for an evening of inspiring stories, music, and community as we celebrate and support the children, families, and seniors at the heart of our mission.
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A heartfelt thank you to the @comed team and to David R. Perez, ComEd’s Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and a dedicated Commons board member! Last week, volunteers visited our 50th Street location to help paint the fence and power wash the property.
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Chicago Commons’ VP of Senior Services, Terence Simms, is joining WVON 1690 AM’s Senior Talk for a special series on aging with dignity. Catch the latest from May 9 or explore the full Senior Talk playlist anytime on YouTube: youtu.be/lH6a8Nr7FZo
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Navigating in-home care or Adult Day Services? Terence Simms shares real stories & resources every Sat at 7:40am on WVON 1690 AM through June 13. Listen anytime: bit.ly/3OJ6cPz #ChicagoCommons #SeniorServices #Caregiving
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Chicago Commons’ VP of Senior Services, Terence Simms, is joining WVON 1690 AM’s Senior Talk for a special series focused on aging with dignity in Chicago. You can also listen to every conversation anytime in our WVON Senior Talk playlist on YouTube: bit.ly/4ngf0cx
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Chicago Commons is hiring Assistant Teachers starting at $23.08/hour at our Paulo Freire Family Center in Back of the Yards. Help create safe, nurturing classrooms where children can learn, grow, and thrive every day. Learn more & apply: chicagocommons.org/careers
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The City of Chicago selected @TRPistas Casa Nayarit at 18th & Peoria for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits—supporting affordable housing and a future home for Guadalupano Family Center with Chicago Commons. Learn more: bit.ly/4sZJfWT
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Join us at the Spring Celebration: A Gala in Support of Chicago Commons on April 10, 2026, for an evening of connection, community, and impact—featuring live music by the Chicago Players. 🎶
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We’re proud to honor Freddie Smith with the Donald L. Duster Leadership Award at our #2026SpringCelebration, recognizing his leadership, resilience, and commitment to Chicago Commons. Join us April 10—tickets: bit.ly/4pYufq5
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We’re proud to present the Lea Taylor Philanthropy Award to Macy’s, Inc. at our #2026SpringCelebration, honoring their long-standing generosity and hands-on partnership with Chicago Commons. Join us April 10 with live music by the Chicago Players—tickets: bit.ly/4pYufq5
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We are honored to present the Graham Taylor Award to Elizabeth “Betsy” Barrett at the #2026SpringCelebration on April 10. Join us for an evening of connection, community, & impact with live music by The Chicago Players.
Tickets are now on sale: bit.ly/4pYufq5
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We’re grateful to our Nia Sponsors for supporting Chicago Commons’ 2026 Spring Celebration on Friday, April 10. Their generosity helps us continue building stronger families and communities throughout Chicago.
🎟 Tickets are on sale now: bit.ly/4pYufq5
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You're invited to the 2026 Spring Celebration: A Gala in Support of Chicago Commons. Join us on April 10, 2026 for an evening of connection, community, and impact, featuring live music by the Chicago Players. 🎶 T
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We’re grateful to John Burns Construction, our Emerson Sponsor for Chicago Commons’ 2026 Spring Celebration on Friday, April 10! Their generous support helps us continue building stronger families and communities across Chicago. 🎟 Tickets on sale now: bit.ly/4pYufq5
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A huge thank you to @PNCBank for helping at the Taylor Center's Friendship Formal last Friday! Volunteers ran the craft table, helping students make heart-shaped letters for their parents and peers.
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We’re grateful to @usbank, our Grand Ave. Sponsor for Chicago Commons’ 2026 Spring Celebration on Friday, April 10! Their generous support helps us continue building stronger families and communities across Chicago.
🎟 Tickets are on sale now: bit.ly/4pYufq5
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We’re grateful to Willard S. Evans, Jr., our Taylor Sponsor for Chicago Commons’ 2026 Spring Celebration on Friday, April 10! Will's generous support helps us continue building stronger families & communities across Chicago. 🎟 Tickets are on sale now: bit.ly/4pYufq5
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We’re grateful to comed, our Taylor Sponsor for Chicago Commons’ 2026 Spring Celebration on Friday, April 10! Their generous support helps us continue building stronger families and communities across Chicago.
🎟 Tickets are on sale now: bit.ly/4pYufq5
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