Our programs—The West Haven Sports Club was founded by the Near West Side CDC. This year-round youth development program uses sports and creative recreational activities as a tool to provide life skills and leadership training to boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 19 years old. Includes pictures of participants.
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Our programs—A brief slideshow of the the West Haven Sports Club kick-off celebration. Program activities include: the West Haven Giants (Little League Baseball), Boys & Girls Intramural Basketball League, Young Entrepreneurs Program, Community Dance Program, DJ Program, Referee Certification Program and Community Fitness/Wellness Program and much more. Kick-off celebration took place June 22nd, 2009.
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News—Game tickets being sold by Near West Side CDC for the Chicago White Sox August 4th game will help community/youth programming.
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Our programs—Please view our CPS guide for parents in 60612.
You'll find contact information to all the schools PK-12 including names of admissions people and principals. Please call Kate Ninno, Youth Activity Specialist with questions.
We hope this will provide as an excellent resource!
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Our programs—The West Haven Safe Summer 2009 Kick Off will be Held June 20th from 11am-4pm at Crane High School. The day will be complete with exciting activities, entertainment and food for all in attendance. Come and cheer on local youth as they compete in a dunk contest, jump shot competition, and skills competition (open to youth between the ages of 10-18). Entertainment will be provided by 'Da Mill' and The Bucket Boys (seen at Chicago Bulls Games).
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Our programs—Near West's free financial coaching highted on CBS Chicago News. Take advantage today!
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News—After School Matters and Near West Side CDC sponsors a summer project to repaint the West Haven Mural at Touhy Herbert Park.
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News—The purpose of the Madison-Western Chamber of Commerce is to promote, unite and coordinate efforts to revitalize and improve the business community in order to achieve comprehensive development and enhance the economic life of concerned business people and community professionals in the area.
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News—About 200 West Side residents and other stakeholders heard presentations May 6 at Crane High School from representatives of three grocery chains that would like to locate on the three-acre plot at the southeast corner of Madison and Western.
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Our programs—Welcome to Angel’s, the latest restaurant to call West Haven home. If only the iPhone had an app for smell! Menu and slideshow included.
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Our programs—Newly constructed 2-flat available. Only one remaining. View slideshow and brochure here. $331,500 for a 6 br, 4 ba 2,470 sqft Multi-Family Home
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Our programs—A warm welcome to Sankofa Clothing! The latest retail store to open up shop at the growing Madison-Western retail node. For having just opened up last week, Sankofa already has a lot to offer.
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Our programs—Near West is often asked to give a tour of the West Haven community by local (and out-of-town) academics, community organizations and the media, etc. What are recent developments? Community amenities? Near West's projects? The history of the community? Taking advantage of google maps, you no longer have to be on the bus to see some of the highlights. Includes pictures, commentary and YouTube videos.
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About us—Near West Side Community Development Corporation (NWSCDC) was established in 1988. For over 20 years, the organization has been actively developing affordable housing, organizing and providing supportive services to low and moderate income residents in the West Haven community. Learn more about NWSCDC's mission, accomplishments and key programs.
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About us—Staff directory current as of May 19, 2008.
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