National Institute of Justice Grant Deadlines

LaShawn K. Ford — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:25:21 +0000

NIJ is accepting applications for the following solicitations. Solicitations are presented in order of application deadline with the solicitation with the nearest deadline first.

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Austim and Special Needs Walkathon 5/5/2012

LaShawn K. Ford — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:58:02 +0000

We invite you to join us, in our efforts to provide support, resources, education, recreation and advocacy for the challenges that Autism and other disabilities present to a great number of families and caregivers in the community.

Walkathon Flier

Rep. Ford Leads Firearm Awareness Task Force

LaShawn K. Ford — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:51:43 +0000

Rep. Ford Leads Firearm Awareness Task Force, Seeks Facts about ‘Conceal and Carry’

SPRINGFIELD, IL – As the debate about the right to bear arms focuses on Illinois, the only state without any type of concealed weapons permit, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-Chicago) has been bringing both sides of the issue to the table with his Firearm Awareness Task Force.

The task force, which has met once prior to Monday’s hearing, has already examined the legal arguments around the wording of the 2nd Amendment. Monday’s hearing focused on crime statistics and whether states with conceal and carry see a drop in crime. Task force members also heard about the impact of conceal and carry from municipal and law enforcement leaders. Future meetings are planned.

“The Firearm Awareness Task Force will continue to fulfill its charge by studying the facts about the impact concealed and carry could have on Illinois,” Ford said. “The purpose of these hearings is to examine the most common claims on both sides in an effort to empower legislators with facts. Do states with conceal and carry see lower crime rates? Did 49 other states get it wrong? Will the Supreme Court strike our prohibitions down? If they do, will we have missed our opportunity to enact common-sense protections? These are important questions that deserve bipartisan study.”

Caption: Rep. Ford questions a witness at a recent Firearm Awareness Task Force meeting in Springfield

For a print-quality electronic file of this photo, please send an email to RepFord@LaShawnFord.com. For more information, please call one of Ford’s constituent service offices: Oak Park at (708) 445-3673 or the Chicago office at (773) 378-5902.

Chicago Youth Summer Programs

LaShawn K. Ford — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:31:17 +0000

Summer in Chicago is a time for young people to be engaged in a broad range of activities that are fun, healthy and safe. See below for more summer program details.

Summer Youth Programs Flier

Department of Family and Support Services

Summer opportunities that serve children and youth across the city of Chicago. Programs include Arts & Culture, Sports, Fitness, Health & Nutrition, Computer, Science & Technology, Career Exploration in Green Industries, and Mentoring.
For ages 6 to 18

Website:http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fss
For more information: 312.743.0300
Youth Program Guide

City Colleges of Chicago

Programs that focus on education, academics, social and cultural enrichment activities for high school students and graduates. Also, for children and youth, classes in arts, music, dance, language, science, computer literacy, physical education and swim.
For ages 5 to 21

Website: http://www.ccc.edu/
For more information: 312.553.2500
To sign up, go to your nearest city college.

Chicago Park District

Recreation, sports, arts, teen summer sports leagues that include baseball, aquatics, and basketball.
For ages 6 to 18

Website: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/
For more information: 312.742.7529
To sign up, please go towww.chicagoparkdistrict.com or go to your nearest park location.

Cook County Forest Preserve

Educational and recreational programs based out of six centers throughout Cook County. Additionally, three outdoor water parks that provide activities children and youth.
For ages 5 to 18

Website: http://www.fpdcc.com/
For more information: 800.870.3666
To sign up, go to www.fpdcc.com.

Chicago Public Library

Summer Reading Program is aimed at promoting reading for pleasure during non-school months, Rahm’s Readers, “You Are What You Read” will focus on healthy living and healthy lifestyles.
For ages 3 to 14

Website: http://www.chipublib.org/
For more information: 312.747.4300
To sign up, visit your nearest library.

Chicago Public Schools

CPS will offer summer programs and camps that offer bilingual support and enrichment to students, high school credit recovery for graduation and ESL credit recovery, summer sports camps, and service learning.
For ages 5 to 21

Website: http://www.cps.edu/
For more information: 773.553.1000

Autism Awareness Event 6/2/12

LaShawn K. Ford — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:38:57 +0000

The signs for Autism, Asperger’s, and other Developmental Disorders are not always clear, but if you or someone you know has a child that exhibits behaviors that concern you, come out and get more information bellow:

Autism Awareness Flier

IDOT Summer Program (May 16 – August 31)

LaShawn K. Ford — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:32:02 +0000

IDOT Summer Program (May 16 – August 31)

The Summer Engineering Program is a program designed to give engineering students an opportunity to obtain on the job training. Only students who have completed a minimum of one year (30 semester hrs, 45 qtr. Hrs credit) of college courses in engineering through completion of four or more years in engineering or related curriculum are eligible.

The Summer Non-Engineering (Technician Trainee) Program is a program designed to give non-engineering students an opportunity to obtain on the job training. High school graduates through students who have completed four or more years of college courses in areas other than engineering are eligible to apply.

Applications are due by 4:30pm on Monday, April 23rd. Central and District Office addresses are on the postings and applications. Applicants need to submit their applications to the appropriate location. We will not accept applications after the deadline.

All postings and applications are available at Central Office, all District Offices and Divisions as well as on the website at www.dot.il.gov.

**Applications will only be accepted during the posting period.

IDOT Summer Program Flier

State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford on Talk it Out This Thursday

LaShawn K. Ford — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:59:52 +0000

This Week on Talk it Out with Maze & Monique is all about Social Media Gone WRONG!!! @ 8PM o’clock we will Talk it out with State Rep, La Shawn K. Ford about the Bill he just got passed in IL to prevent employers from gaining access to your password. “If your boss requested your social media Passwords..WHAT WOULD YOU DO??? AND @ 9PM,

“Has social media gotten in the way of your personal life?…

THIS IS A MUST SEE, LISTEN TO SHOW!!!

http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1103452602711-386/FORDpr+2012-03-29+Ford+advances+Social+Media+Bill.pdf

Volunteer Readers Needed

LaShawn K. Ford — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:28:56 +0000

2012 IFI / Chicago White Sox

Fatherhood Essay Contest

Volunteer Readers needed
for the Final Reading Session
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Family Services

Sox Volunteer Flier

Free Help to Avoid Foreclosure 4/23/12

LaShawn K. Ford — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:30:57 +0000

Throughout the country, federal, state, and local governments, along with nonprofit organizations, are sponsoring home ownership events where borrowers can learn about foreclosure prevention options and get immediate help connecting with loan service representatives and local housing counselors. These events are also excellent opportunities to improve budgeting and money management skills.

MHA Chicago Flyer

One Summer Chicago Youth Job Program

LaShawn K. Ford — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:07:35 +0000

Summer in Chicago is a time for young people to be engaged in a broad range of activities that are fun, healthy and safe.

To apply to summer jobs and activities click the link below:

https://www.youthservices.net/Web/sms/OnlineEnrollment/chicago/ProgramFinder.asp?Term=Summer2012