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Category Archives: Updates
22 Jun 20 |
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Smith Center Spotlight is Shining on Mr Deven Ward!
Welcome to the return of the Smith Center Spotlight! A platform where we will be highlighting individuals who we view as people you need to know and support for various reasons and more importantly because they speak to our mission and vision of putting words into action! This young man in particular, Mr. Ward decided […]
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21 Jun 20 |
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The Smith Center Celebrates Father’s Day!
It has been at least two years since the last time we showcased a Father’s Day Tribute. It is a project that is actually near and dear to the CEO of the Smith Center for Community Advancement, Andre C Russell. “I always wanted to highlight all of the men in my life and travels […]
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16 Jun 20 |
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2020 The Year So Far! A Word from the CEO
As I sit at my desk typing this, I know this message can go in so many different directions… Political, Personal, Emotional and definitely a rant! Instead I am going to just let the spirit literally guide me through this process and let’s see where I will end up. I am […]
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13 May 18 |
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Celebrating Mothers in 2018
The Smith Center for Community Advancement is proud to promote our annual Mother’s Day Tribute video presentation. This tribute is a collection of pictures from Smith Center supporters and truly a project of love and purpose. Some even shared personal stories about their families and we also made sure to share images of ...
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01 May 18 |
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The Smith Center is Saluting Fathers
Father’s Day is on June 17th but the Smith Center celebrates positive examples of parenting all year round! We are proud to announce our first Celebration of Fathers Cookout (Sponsored by Joseph Lodge #12 – Legends Social Club). Featuring a Wing Competition, Good Music and Award Ceremony. The T.C. Smith Memorial ...
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26 Nov 17 |
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Star Wars with the Smith Center!!!
Thursday, December 14th will be a day long remembered! The Smith Center for Community Advancement is cordially inviting you to join us with your family as we watch the latest and highly anticipated Star Wars: The Last Jedi at Marcus Cinemas in Country Club Hills The tickets base price is $25 and includes 1 ticket, popcorn […]
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06 Nov 17 |
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Annual Smith Center Holiday Drive
It’s that time again! The Smith Center is gearing up to provide turkeys and dinners to families in need for the holidays. This time we are linking up with Let’s Fight Together – Supporting Single Mom’s with Cancer in order to provide full Thanksgiving Dinners to three families in particular as well as work to ...
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27 Sep 17 |
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Smith Center Spotlight – Reginald L Cotton “Relax, it’s Reggie!”
The Smith Center for Community Advancement is proud to announce Reginald L Cotton as our Smith Center Spotlight for September! Reginald aka “Reggie” has been an extremely dedicated and passionate young man who’s multiple projects in business and philanthropy has been a wonderful addition to the Chicago community as ...
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12 Sep 17 |
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Thought for the Day – Legacy Building
What would you pass on to your sons and daughters in regards to life? Legacy building is important and the Smith Center wants to know what’s on your mind! What would you share with them? What would you want them to know? What was passed on to you? #wordsintoaction #parentingmatters
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11 Sep 17 |
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Step into the Spotlight!
The Smith Center for Community Advancement believes in supporting anyone who is passionate about fighting the good fight for others in the community. We created the Smith Center Spotlight as a way to acknowledge those that do not really seek the spotlight necessarily however through their actions and passion in the community that ...
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