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31 Aug 17 |
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A Word from the CEO – Reflections and Directions
It has been a long time since I have created a post on this website! It has been along time since I have promoted a project or event. The silence was a slow burn for me because it could be perceived that maybe I fell off, got sidetracked or just gave up. Ladies and gentlemen […]
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31 Aug 17 |
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The Smith Center Spotlight – TeQuila Shabazz and the BRIJ to Community Success
I am so excited to launch our new ongoing project “Smith Center Spotlight” by featuring a strong, beautiful and dynamic sister that has not only been an inspiration to me but a definite champion whose passion and hard work in the Black Community and even across the nation is beyond compare! Having founded the The BRIJ ...
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05 Nov 16 |
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Smith Center 2016 Holiday Schedule
The Smith Center for Community Advancement is excited to announce our plans for the 2016 Holiday Season. As always we are all about community outreach and supporting those that are in need as well as connecting those same families and individuals with much needed resources and other services. We will be collaborating with and ...
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20 Jun 16 |
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The Smith Center Celebrates Fathers!
On Father’s Day weekend the Smith Center for Community Advancement celebrated the beauty of Fatherhood with a three day, four video tribute dedicated to Father’s. Each video featured a certain song that resonated an emotion attributed to the strength, the humbleness and the love that should be associated with being a ...
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16 May 16 |
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TAKE A STAND CHICAGO!!!
Last year the Smith Center for Community Advancement relaunched our annual Peace Walk into the Take A Stand March with the purpose of highlighting the need for increased activism and community vigilance on our community as well as honor the memory of Jeniel Smith a beloved relative who was also a community activist, social worker, ...
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16 May 16 |
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Smith Family Health Expo 2016
We are so happy to announce that our Smith Family Health Expo on Saturday, May 14th held at Calvary Baptist Church was a success thanks to the volunteers, vendors and presenters who came out to support a great cause which is our own community! As always the Smith Family Health Expo strives to create a highly […]
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Smith Mix II – Cinco de Mayo Style!
On May 5th we successfully hosted our 2nd Smith Mix Networking Mixer at The Relax Lounge located at 20901 S. Western. The event was hosted by Tiffany “Posh Princess” Fowler and the venue is a part of the “Thankful Thursday” campaign headed up by Reginald L Cotton the owner of the Relax Lounge and also […]
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07 Mar 16 |
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Smith Center Family Health Expo 2016
Two years ago we started the Annual Smith Family Health Fair in order to provide a new venue for community access to much needed health related resources. It was also a wonderful opportunity to highlight organizations and businesses in the community that were either overlooked or just starting out but had the passion and the […]
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01 Jan 16 |
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2016 Smith Center Goals and Expectations
2015 was a good year for the Smith Center! We hosted a variety of successful events, made some positive connections with some motivated and passionate allies in the community and most importantly, we learned how to improve and evolve in order to keep our organization thriving. Our expectations this year are simple and that is to ...
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28 Dec 15 |
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Chicago Toy Story Highlights
On Saturday, December 19th the Smith Center for Community Advancement in partnership with Rose of Light Missionary Baptist Church hosted it’s 3rd Annual “Chicago Toy Story” Toy Drive and Giveaway with great success and holiday cheer! This year the organization was able to bless so many families with the ...
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