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Christkindlmarket fans can who invented gospel music, Mahalia Jackson, the Queen of Gospel, and beloved holiday tradition also purchase traditional mugs and Emmy winner Chance the Rapper. celebrates its first-ever virtual special limited-edition gift box sets, Christkindlmarket “Home for the featuring German holiday favorites GREATER ROSELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (GRCC), and ‘must-haves.’ THE SHOPS Holidays,” featuring an online SPECIAL SERVICE AREA #71 / greaterroselandchamber.org Get in the Giving spirit! marketplace, family-friendly events, GRCC is a Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC) and a local AT NORTH Participate virtually in German BRIDGE and fun interactive activities. resource for our businesses. We provide technical assistance programs to cooking demonstrations, Trivia, Disney store is your donation destination educate aspiring entrepreneurs and existing businesses. Our programs are From the comfort of their homes, Christkind Story Time, and a daily designed to strengthen and promote economic growth, prosperity, and stability. for Toys for Tots this holiday season. Disney visitors from around the nation can Advent Calendar from December 1 shop authentic Christkindlmarket - December 24. Those young and will donate $1 to Toys for Tots for every new, I GROW CHICAGO / igrowchicago.org products from 47 of their favorite young at heart can download free The mission of I Grow Chicago is to grow Englewood from surviving to unwrapped toy donated at a Disney store vendors, including ornaments, coloring pages, riddles, and a thriving through community connection, skill building, and opportunity. We artisan merchandise and Glühwein website scavenger hunt. Keep the in the U.S. or online through shopDisney.com envision a world where love lives in public. Our Peace Campus in Englewood tradition alive at home! (hot spiced wine), as well as sweets is made up of 7 vacant lots and 3 abandoned homes transformed into healing resources by and for our neighbors. Our “inch wide, mile deep” approach Donate today at Disney store at engages each person who steps foot on our Peace Campus comprehensively 717 North Michigan Avenue to stop violence before it starts. ALONG NORTH COMMUNITY PARTNERS MICHIGAN AVENUE LITTLE VILLAGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (LVCC) / littlevillagechamber.org Christ indlmar et: The mission of LVCC is to support, promote and enhance the growth and The Wrigley Building, success of our local businesses and to leverage the community’s assets, 400 N. Michigan Avenue THE AUSTIN AFRICAN-AMERICAN BUSINESS NETWORKING ASSOCIATION INC. contributions, and unique Mexican cultural identity to generate new (AAABNA) / aaabna.org business opportunities. AAABNA is headed by Malcolm Crawford, Business Corridor Manager for The DUSABLE Soul City Corridor, working with the City of Chicago through the Invest South/ QUAD COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (QCDC) / shoplocalbronzeville.com BRIDGE West Program. The organization supports African-American businesses Since 2003, QCDC has been a catalytic and strategic leader in the Quad & under-served businesses through advocacy, economic development, Communities on the south side of Chicago in Bronzeville, supporting and entrepreneurial training, and business to business networking. Lead Artist, guiding economic and community development; convening and engaging Vanessa Stokes, Director of SSA #72 and member of AAABNA. stakeholders; and championing and drawing resources aligning with our mission of improving the quality of life for all of our residents. We are proud AUSTIN COMING TOGETHER (ACT) / austincomingtogether.org to partner with Candace Hunter (chlee), a well-known and regarded artist for ACT is a network of 50+ groups dedicated to improving quality of life in her creative works in collage, painting, installation, and performances which HOLIDAY INDO DIS LAYS Austin, Chicago’s largest geographic neighborhood area, and one that reflect politics, history, and now. Candace is a Bronzeville Resilient storyteller. has been hit incredibly hard by COVID-19. Since 2010, ACT has focused on connecting residents to the resources they need. SOUTH SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (SSCC) / southshorechamberinc.org This holiday season, we are creating new traditions along The As the lead agency for economic development in South Shore, SSCC Magnificent Mile that showcase the best of our city. We have magic is here CLARETIAN ASSOCIATES / claretianassociates.org strengthens and supports our small businesses and commercial corridors, welcomed South and West side neighbors to program window Claretian Associates carries on a rich and collaborative tradition of by empowering our members with effective training, technical assistance, displays that showcase their communities. responding to the needs of South Chicago and its surrounding communities and access to public and private sector resources. The SSCC is committed by providing affordable housing and vital services that benefit the safety to building a strong and diverse business alliance that offers residents the and wellbeing of our residents and families. After years of disinvestment, services and amenities desired to enhance the quality of life within our We know you are missing iconic events in Chicago this year, Claretian Associates and the diverse residents of South Chicago want community. Our vision is to create walkable, vibrant commercial corridors so we also invited cultural partners to decorate displays with to let everyone know “we’re steel here” and committed to seeing our that make South Shore a cultural tourist destination for Chicago’s South side. artisan merchandise, artwork, flowers, and more. Be sure to neighborhood thrive. walk North Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River to WASHINGTON PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / thewashingtonparkcofc.org VISIT DISNEYWORLD.COM The Washington Park Community Area 40 is seven miles south of the Loop. Oak Street and tag photos of your favorite displays with COALITION FOR A BETTER CHINESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY (CBCAC) / cbcacchicago.org Washington Park takes its name from the recreational area situated along MOLightsFest! CBCAC is a collective of organizations working to civically engage residents the eastern border of the community, stretching east-west from Cottage in the Greater Chinatown Area. Established in 1912, Chicago Chinatown is a Grove Avenue bordering North-South from 51st Street to 63rd. Our greatest growing community where recent immigrants and families that have lived features are the beautiful Washington Park, DuSable Museum, stately in the area for multiple generations all work together to build a healthy and graystones, historic landmarks, great transportation, and close proximity to KEY: INFORMATION RESTROOMS WALGREENS vibrant community. the future home of the Obama Presidential Center.