Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

From the Healthy Hermosa Coalition

Chicago Police Department

Messengers of God Ministry

Advocate Health Care

Family Focus

The Miracle Center

Nixon Elementary School

Youth Sevice Project

City of Chicago/CDPH

Greater West-Town Training Partnership

Circle Family Care

Build INC.

CDPH

CAPS/Area 5

Metropolitan Family Services

Join + Relate Consulting

Huffington Post

UIC/Boys & Girls Club

Health Care Alternative Systems

Old Irving Park Community Clinic

Latino Consortium

Training Opportunities with Greater West Town Training Partnership

Youth Summit Inspires Hope

The event began with a talk by Dr. Gary Slutkin proposing a question to the youth in attendance. Where does violence come from? This led the overall activities as youth were able to engage in meaningful dialogue after skits were presented to show the youth the dangers of violence through the perspective of the victim.

The open dialogue brought about gang members and those at risk of gang violence, together in an effort to still the violence that has plagued our streets. A young girl, probably a fifth grader, stood in front of a crowded audience to give her story. Approached after school by two female gang members, she was robbed and threatened to represent a gang. Her oldest brother, who would often pick her up after school, was now dead from gun violence.

Though no answers were promised by the young men and women who planned and participated in this event, the youth were given the clear message that they are not alone. Communities, organizations, and mentors were available to help them make sense of the senseless and make choices that would not involve violence and gangs.

I tip my hat to Zale and his crew for an event that brought the realities of the streets to light and for instilling hope where there is little. Great Job!

The Miracle Center Presents...

It's a Wonderful Life

Friday, December 1 at 7:30pm
And
Saturday, December 4 at 2:00p.m and 6:00p.m.
Tickets $10.00 $8.00 Matinee
For more information call 773-276-5933

and...

The JR Theatre Ensemble presents:

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
Friday, December 10 at 7:00pm
and Saturday, December 11 at 2pm.
Tickets: $2 adults and $1 children
For more information call 773/276-5933

The Miracle Center Presents...

Beauty and the Beast

Tickets are now on sale, for ticket purchase or more information call our office at 773-276-5933 or contact Vanessa Torres at vtorres@themiraclecenter.org

Ticket Prices

$8.00 10 am & 2pm Shows

$10.00 6pm & 7 pm Shows

Our office is open from 8:30 am til 4:00 pm

The production of Beauty and the Beast is the Miracle Center's biggest show to date! In addition to scene rehearsals, set design, construction, props, constume, and dance crews have all been working for months to create a wonderful and unique experience for all ages to enjoy. We are offering eight show times with matinee shows at a discounted rate.

Show dates and times:

Friday, Aug. 6th @ 10 am & t pm

Saturday, Aug. 7th @ 2pm

Friday, Aug. 13th @ 2pm & 7pm

Friday, Aug. 20th @ 7pm

Saturday, Aug. 21st @ 2pm & 7pm

All performances will be held at Chicago Center for the Performing Arts

777 N. Green Street

Chicago, IL 60622

The Miracle Center
3740 W. Belden
Chicago, IL 60647
773-276-5933

SGA Youth & Family Services & Northwest Community Church Presents:

The Belmont-Cragin Community Health & Resource Fair

Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 10am - 2pm

At Northwest Community Church--5318 W. Diversey

Free services include:

Mammograms
Asthma Screenings
Cholesterol Screenings
Diabetes Screenings
HIV/AIDS Testing
Dental Exams
And Much More!!!

For more information contact Enidza Roa at 312/513-4008 or email at eroa@sga-youth.org

Celebrating 7 Years--2009

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds walk brought together area schools for a March to recognize both physical and mental health.

Town Hall meeting at North Grand High School to discuss underage drinking.

Healthy Hermosa Sponsored Health Fair.

The American Heart Association and the Chicago Department of Public Health received a Chicago Community Trust grant to increase the public's ability to administer basic CPR. This CPR Anytime project was carried out by the Healthy Communities Initiative.

CPR Training sites and Audiences varied fromt heyoung to senior citizens. In Hermosa, The MIracle Center, North Grand High School and the 25th Police District Participated in the trainings.

Greater West Town Training Partnership offers 2 training programs

Shipping & Receiving 12 week training program is scheduled to start July 2010. Orientation for Shipping & Receiving is every Wednesday at 8:45am. Participants interested should call 312/563-9028 to register for orientation.

Woodworking 14 week training program is scheduled to start late July 2010. Orientation for Woodworking has not started. Participants who are interested should call 312/563-9028 for upcoming orientation dates.

For more information visit their website at www.gwtp.org.

Engaging kids and community

Ask, Listen, Lean: Kids and Alcohol Don't Mix empowers kids to say "YES" to a healthy lifestyle and "NO" to underage drinking.

Dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking, the Century Council has developed Ask Listen Learn alongside a team specializing in middle school-aged students. Interactive information and interactive play, this website will engage the young mind and provide positive information on saying "NO".

Check it out at www.asklistenlearn.com

Celebrating Health

Celebrating Health "Your Numbers Count" For Women Only

Saturday, May 22, 2010
8:30am - 11:00am.
Learn About: The latest information regarding healthy eating, exercise and the importance of screening for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, as well as information on mammograms and pap smear screenings.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Socorro A. Milan-Flanigan, Family Medicine Board Certified
Healthy Activities screening will be provided after the lecture.

• Blood pressure - Free Mammograms information
• Cholesterol - Free Pap Smear Information
• Glucose - Satin Hand Massages

Saint Elizabeth Campus - 1431 North Claremont Ave, Paisley Room, 10th Floor - Chicago

Free Raffle and Continental Breakfast

For more information call 1 -877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636)

Sponsored by Saint Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center smemc.reshealth.org

Youth Against Violence March

Friday, April 30, 2010
8:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Humboldt Park Boat House
1359 N. Sacramento Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622

ATTENTION Community Leaders

Join our sponsoring organizations as we lead a
“walk against violence.”

Over a 1000 students from participating schools will begin marching together and congregate at the Humboldt Park Boat House.

The Miracle Center will present live performances against violence. The event will also include speeches from motivational speakers and live music.

For more information contact: Zale @ (773) 491-4923

Sponsored By:

CeaseFire The Miracle Center Street Smart Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago

Allstate Chicago Public Schools No Idle Hands

Healthy Hermosa Coaliton