GREATER AUBURN GRESHAM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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Mission Statement
The mission of Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) is to foster and promote revitalization of the low-to-moderate income communities that we serve in Chicago and South Suburban neighborhoods, by utilizing comprehensive community development strategies and initiatives to help maintain healthy, safe and sustainable neighborhoods where our families can thrive.
About This Cause
Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) is on journey with the community to build an equitable connected neighborhood, where everyone of all ages and race are welcome and thrive. GAGDC has a focus on improving the quality of life of the residents and stakeholders of Auburn Gresham and surrounding communities. Our five pillars: Economic Development, Education & Youth Development, Health & Wellness, housing & Senior Services and Community Engagement are all in place so that we build the people and the places into thriving communities where there is equitable access to goods and services locally, as there is in other areas of the region. Though we consider our work to be place-based here on Chicago's mid-south side, we also feel that it is vital that our community work is done through a regional lens. In order for this to occur, Auburn Gresham and other south side communities have to be connected to the greater Chicagoland area. We are embarking on the development of a larger health and wellness center that provides health care needs including mental health services and oral health support and hosted a grand opening in November 2022. It has been determined that Auburn Gresham is in a health desert so our work to provide equitable access to health care will result in a clinic that services the region. Additionally, GAGDC provides free home repairs for seniors so that seniors are able to age comfortably in place without having to move out of their homes.