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Email from 17th Ward Alderman David Moore

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What's Happening In the Community!

Please click link and vote! R.A.G.E deserves Our support as we make Englewood better.

Here's the link to vote: https://bit.ly/VoteRAGE

The Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.) has been named a Top 100 Finalist for the 25th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards for The Re-Up (R.A.G.E. Economic Upliftment Program). The Re-Up has circulated over $500K back into the Greater Englewood community by supporting new homebuyers, local businesses, and investing in our youth through the Re-Up Our Future Scholarship.

Each of the Top 100 Finalists is also in the running for the annual “People’s Choice Award,” selected through online voting and we need YOUR help!

Here's the link to vote: https://bit.ly/VoteRAGE

Step-by-step voting instructions are on the attached flyer, but I will list them here as well.

1) Click the voting link: https://bit.ly/VoteRAGE

2) Enter your First name, Last name, and Email address

3) SCROLL TO PAGE 7 to find and vote for Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.)

4) Continue scrolling and submit your vote

Job Information

Applications are now open for Imagine Englewood If’s (IEi) Growing Citizen Leaders (GCL) Program! Details are provided below and in the attached flyer ABOVE.

Growing Citizen Leaders is a paid youth leadership and empowerment program designed to help teens who live in or attend school in Greater Englewood build confidence, develop new skills, gain valuable experience, and become changemakers in their community.

Whether a young person is just beginning their leadership journey or ready to take the next step, we offer two exciting opportunities to help them grow.

Rising Mentors | Ages 12–15

Rising Mentors is a stipend-based mentorship program that helps youth discover their strengths, build meaningful relationships, and develop leadership skills. Rooted in the values of sisterhood and brotherhood, participants will:

Build confidence and leadership skills
Explore careers and future opportunities
Strengthen their mental health and wellness
Connect with positive mentors and peers
Participate in engaging activities twice a week

Participants receive a $300 stipend over the course of the six-week program.

Peace Interns | Ages 16–18

Peace Interns gain hands-on work experience while developing the skills to become leaders and advocates in their community. Through paid internships, participants will engage in:

Leadership and professional development
Creative storytelling through photography, video, and other media
Mentorship and career exploration
Nonprofit operations, community engagement, and event support

Peace Interns earn $16 per hour for up to 20 hours per week.

Apply Today!

If you know a teen who is ready to develop leadership skills, gain valuable experience, build new friendships, and make a positive impact in Greater Englewood, encourage them to apply!

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/K7Do3KGSwtp8RisW9

For questions or additional information, please contact Youth Program Manager, Boukhepra: boukhepra@imagine englewoodif.org.