Volunteers and Residents Team Up to Spruce Up West Humboldt during NHS of Chicago’s 24th Annual NeighborWorks Day
Chicago — On Saturday, June 4, over 100 volunteers from Neighborhood Housing Services corporate partners teamed up with 30 homeowners and their families on the 500 and 600 blocks of North Drake in West Humboldt Park to paint porches, plant flowers, trim hedges and spread mulch. Volunteers and homeowners alike worked side by side in 90 plus degree heat through most of day to complete the block transformations as part of NHS of Chicago’s 24th Annual NeighborWorks Day.
26th of June 2011
Jacob Beidler Elementary’s Save Our School Campaign
Richard Marion reports on Beidler Elementary’s Save Our School Campaign.
22nd of June 2011
A Puerto Rican in the NBA makes all Boricuas proud
This Chicago Sun-Times article describes the support of Puerto Ricans across Humboldt Park and Chicago for JJ Barea, a star Puerto Rican point guard with Dallas Mavericks as the Mavericks recently became NBA Champions.
21st of June 2011
Technology resources for Business Owners!
Your success in business today depends on your ability stay current with technology. Business owners must be able to manage and implement effective technology solutions. New technologies give you a competitive market advantage that delivers bottom-line results.
Below are some technology resources that you may find valuable for your business. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive and is really just a “taste”. We, along with our technology consultant partners, are available to assist you along the way.
17th of June 2011
Business workshops in Humboldt Park
The Smart Communities Business Resource Network is bringing free business workshops to Humboldt Park. Come take advantage of these free workshops to make your business more effiicient, more profitable, and to bring in more customers!
14th of June 2011
Young musicians work hard to keep arts program alive in Humboldt Park
This Chicago Sun-Times article showcases student musicians from Humboldt Park’s Lafayette School and highlights school’s struggle to keep their music education program alive amidst severe budget cuts.
8th of June 2011
La Casa Norte to participate in 26th Annual Hunger Walk!
La Casa Norte needs your help! Please walk with us on Saturday, June 25th to fight against hunger in our community!
President Barack Obama visits Puerto Rico on June 14th
When Barack Obama visits the United States territory of Puerto Rico, it will be the first by a US president since John F. Kennedy’s in 1961.
6th of June 2011
A second chance makes man who saved girl from fire a hero
This Chicago Suntimes article describes the heroic efforts of three Humboldt Park residents who rescued a family from a burning building.
My Humboldt Park features John Vergara
The Humboldt Park Portal’s newest section ‘My Humboldt Park’ will profile local community residents who are active participants in making our neighborhood a great place. Our first feature spotlights John Vergara, a local artist best known for creating the Paseo Boricua/Humboldt Park Coat Of Arms.