@ComerCenter

We prepare youth for college, careers, and futures as well-rounded global citizens. Sign up is open for 8 Weeks of Awesome Summer Camp!

 Chicago, IL
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Yesterday we celebrated the launch of the Local Lunchbox program in Chicago! Families sampled delicious food that will be provided to youth this summer. Students also learned about growing healthy food and planted basil, kale, thyme, and coleus—and took home fresh produce.
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This Saturday, come out to the South Side Summer Family Fest at the @ComerCenter from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event will include food, music, dancing, health resources, and the @JWTumblers! Learn more at: fb.me/e/2ACiOrqk9
Come to the South Side Summer Family Fest at Gary Comer Youth Center between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free.

ALT Come to the South Side Summer Family Fest at Gary Comer Youth Center between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free.

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Comer Youth Center retweeted
Rebuild Foundation@rebuildfdn3 May 2022
St. Laurence – an incubator for the arts & creative entrepreneurship. Over the next 2 years, we will transform the formerly abandoned elementary school into 40,000 sqft of artist studios, archive labs & more. Thank you to all who joined us for this groundbreaking celebration.
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THIS COMING SUMMER 2022! We are hiring 400 youth & young adults (ages 14-24) to work in various @ComerCenter programs & positions! Join one of our virtual informationals. Come learn about the opportunities & how to apply! Don't wait & spread the word. #summer #employment #jobs
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News Article about tomorrow's Champs Mother's Day Brunch tomorrow. Special thanks to @blockclubchi for this wonderful writeup. Sponsored by @doordash 🍽@mabesdeli @ Gary Comer Youth Center instagram.com/p/CdOuy0VOHVO/… – at Chicago, IL
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Mental Health Day w/ Yoga & Painting!! Summer Kickback Series Fridays continues See you next Friday! @ChicagoParks @champsmentoring @ComerCenter #youth #ambassadors #paint #yoga #mentalhealth #GreaterGrandCrossing #community #events #parks #fun #summer #chicago – at Riverdale, IL
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Dr. Tara Betts@tarabetts3 Jul 2021
In August, I’m coordinating details and helping to host @chihumanities’ Neighborhoods “Filmmaking on the South Side” program at @ComerCenter on 8/21 and the next #LiberationLaughs on 8/28 with @Mjh708 via @CenterWhirlwind.
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GirlsLikeMeProj@GirlsLikeMeProj1 Sep 2020
.@ComerCenter is hiring tutors/mentors for the fall semester. Pay is $15.00/hr for 15 hours per week. You must be a recent high school graduate (2018-2020) and enjoy working with middle school students. tinyurl.com/Y4OODAGL #FriendsofGLMPI
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EFFECTIVE TODAY: All restaurant patrons in Illinois must wear a face covering while interacting with restaurant staff. It's an easy step we can take to keep ourselves and each other safe.
HEADER: NEW PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION BODY: Per the State of Illinois, restaurant customers must wear face coverings during all interaction with staff.

ALT HEADER: NEW PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION BODY: Per the State of Illinois, restaurant customers must wear face coverings during all interaction with staff.

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GCYC Showcase Feature: Chicagobility Green Careers' Mya with her earth box & sketch. #gcyc #green #urbanagriculture #gardening #youth #worker #summer #employment #garycomer @ComerCenter 1summerchicago instagram.com/p/CECWfyvB8gd/…
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Spending time outside is good for everyone not only does the sun give a good source of Vitamin D. The fresh air makes everything much better. health.harvard.edu/press_rel…
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GCYC United Youth@GCYCUnitedYouth7 Aug 2020
We live in a society where being wealthy implies being content with life. Being satisfied where you are in life is emotional freedom. When emotional freedom occurs it is easier to see that money is necessary but not the reason to be happy. dariusforoux.com/financial-a…
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GCYC United Youth@GCYCUnitedYouth5 Aug 2020
Our Peacemakers interns had to find something that was broken and fix it. Here’s some of their interpretations of the Challenge! #interns #broken #fixable #summer #jobs instagram.com/p/CDhPWHsh5Jn/…
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After carefully considering advice from public health experts and feedback from our families, we are announcing a full remote start to the 2020-21 school year. More info: cps.edu/reopening2020
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Comer Youth Center retweeted
Free Spirit Media@FreeSpiritChi5 Aug 2020
Community journalism truly depends upon a journalist's connections within their community ecosystems. @TheRealChiFSM alum Pascal Sabino discusses this in light of his work on COVID-19 in the Cook County Jail system: vimeo.com/410642200
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Our GCYC Green Teen Apprentice, Sanaa tending her plants, vegetables, fruits from earth box kits they all receive as part of the program. #GCYC #GreenTeen #urban #agriculture #garden #youth #employment #summer #program
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This week’s challenge is all about family! I’m excited to see all the beautiful family pictures! #family #pictures #gcyc #gcycunitedyouth #summer #fun
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Comer Youth Center retweeted
ABC 7 Chicago
@ABC7Chicago27 Jul 2020
IL reports 1,231 new COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths: abc7chicago.com/health/il-re…
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Give a listen to our interns favorite songs with this YouTube playlist! youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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Our @ComerCenter young adult workers share, connect & learn about each other's experiences into adulthood dealing with college, work, family, friends..all in a time of COVID & social injustice. You ALL are not alone. We are in this & #StrongerTogether💪 #GCYC #gcycunitedyouth
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