On Thursday, November 20th, 2014, Near West Side CDC partnered with Brown Elementary School and James Jordan Foundation to host a Family Night at Brown School. Many Brown students and over 30 families came out for the early holiday festivities. With a strong focus on parent engagement, the event offered […]
On November 19th, 2014, Near West Side CDC honored two Brown Elementary scholars with awards for good grades this school semester. Toddarrien Villa (Left) and Robert Boston (right) are both residents of the Horner / West Haven Community. Robert (1st Grade) earned 4 A’s and 4 B’s this semester,) just […]
In 2014, Near West Side CDC provided youth with a mentoring program with cosmetology as the base. While the young ladies learned about and discussed issues such as bullying, hygiene, self-awareness, goal planning, and what it means to be a woman. They were also tutored in apprenticeship fashion on the […]
