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Unique sponsorship opportunity to support West Haven’s Youth: Aug 1, 2012; Presently Near West is seeking sponsorship funding in support of the West Haven Giants and the West Haven Diamonds through this special opportunity. We are offering the naming rights to the…
Yum! Healthy Cooking at the Brown School: Jan 11, 2012; Students at the Brown School are learning nutrition basics while preparing and cooking healthy foods after school.
Spotlight on Jailon O'Neal: by Meghan Baer, Jan 6, 2012; Jailon O'Neal is a Youth in Action All-Star! Read a bit more about his background in boxing at Jackson Square.
Youth in Action: Winter Showcase: by Meghan Baer, Jan 6, 2012; The 2011 Winter Showcase took place on December 21st at the Abraham Lincoln Center. Over 100 people attended the event to catch a glimpse of what Youth in Action has been up to this past season!
Kraft Foods Helps Bring Health and Wellness Programming to West Haven: by Meghan Baer, Dec 22, 2011; Thanks to a grant from LISC/Chicago and Kraft Foods, Near West is amping up our health and wellness programming! In addition to sports, we are focusing on nutrition education, healthy cooking, and…
Earnest Gates Stayed Rooted and Helps Community Do the Same: Oct 31, 2011; The story of our Executive Director, Mr. Earnest Gates.
2010 Constant Contact All Star Award: Mar 29, 2011; The chamber has received the 2010 All Star Award from Constant Contanct, an online marketing service for more than 400,000 small businesses worldwide. "Near West is one of Constant Contact's 2010…
St. Malachy Grade School: Open Doors and Open Arms: by St. Malachy, Mar 11, 2011; Looking for a grade school where your child will be treated like family? At St. Malachy we know each child by name. It is a place that will feel like home for your child. We have a few…
March 30th: Chamber Evening Event @ Johnny's Ice House: Mar 7, 2011; Please join us on March 30th for our evening networking event at Johnny's Ice House . This event is for current members as wells as other local businesses interested in learning more about the…
HOMEOWNER, RENTER OR INBETWEEN?: Vincent Perry, Feb 10, 2011; Near West provides F-R-E-E and professional housing counseling.
Xerox suppports local youth through paid sabbatical program: Xerox, Feb 9, 2011; Xerox provides Near West with an employee to help support our youth programs.
12/11: 2010 Gospel Celebration: Nov 19, 2010; 2010 Gospel Celebration Honoring the Holy Sons & the Gospel Four Saturday, December 11, 2010 @ 4:30p
Monroe "Thunder" vs. Adams "Lightning": Mike, Oct 14, 2010; JAMMS Connection Block Club held their first softball game on 10/9/2010 and was selling hotdogs, popcorn and drinks as a bit of a fundraiser. Dubbed as Monroe "Thunder" vs. Adams "Lightning"…
Slideshow Recap from Near West Fest: Aug 28, 2010; A special thanks to all of the wonderful neighbors, community organizations, local businesses and fabulous sponsors who helped and participated in Near West Fest, our very first and very own…
Slideshow: Kid's Night Out Block Party: Aug 16, 2010; An extended slideshow of JAMMS Block Club (Jackson, Adams, Madison & Monroe's) first event, Kid's Night Out at Touhy-Herbert Park.
Near West Fest: Jul 19, 2010; Welcome to Near West Fest, a brand new street festival to celebrate one of the city’s oldest, hottest and fastest growing communities. What makes our festival unique are all of the local…
Crane H.S. Coach receives Illinois' 'Coach of the Year' honors: Jul 6, 2010; Coach Anderson is acknowledged for helping community youth.