Neighborhood Grants Program Recipients, attached is the Final Financial Report for you to complete and return.

I would like to take this moment to thank everyone who supported Goodcity's Gala with your presence.  I also want to thank those who were not able to attend, but supported us with your donations.  It could not have been as successful without your support.  We are so blessed to have donors who believe in the mission of Goodcity.  Thank you for your continued support.

We received congratulation letters from Mayor Richard Daley and Senator Barack Obama.  If you would to read them, they are attached below. 

Goodcity will be visiting some of its Community Programs Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  If you would like to join us and get a vision of what Goodcity is doing in the community, contact Mike Ivers at 312-322-3000 x306.  All are welcome.

Goodcity has an open position for a Amachi Program Director.  Please submit your resume to Larry Dixon at ldixon@goodcitychicago.org  To view the description of this position, click onto the following link: 

The deadline date to submit your resume is May 15, 2008.

Dear Friends--please consider supporting Goodcity at our annual gala fundraiser:

Goodcity is pleased to announce the selection of Bishop Arthur M. Brazier, Pastor of the Apostolic Church of God, as the recipient of the 2008 William H. Leslie Urban Pastor Award. The Urban Pastor Award is named for the late Dr. William H. Leslie, former senior pastor of LaSalle Street Church, a model for evangelical urban ministry. The award is presented to individuals who exemplify Dr. Leslie's vision and passion for urban ministry.

Place an ad in our ad book NOW- it's a great way to promote your organization, while contributing to Goodcity. Click here for details

We are also accepting donations of items for our silent auction. If you have an item you would like to contribute, please email Brad Hamrlik.

For more information on the Gala Event, visit: www.goodcitychicago.org/getinvolved/gala

I am excited to share with you the new annual report just issued by Leadership Greater Chicago, a high profile civic group promoting leadership and connections in Chicago. I am profiled on page 10 as a networker and connector.

Click here to view report

Here is your chance to learn about the most requested topic in nonprofit capacity building-- How to Raise Money-- to support the great work you are doing in the community. Brad Hamrlik will share his experience as Development Director of Goodcity and Ruth Kimble, founder of the Austin Childcare Providers Network (Goodcity's Community Program of the Year, 2006) will share her experience in leveraging resources. To see the full 2008 workshop schedule, click here.

This blog is from Mike Ivers, President of Goodcity

By now I am sure you have heard of the story of Paul Potts. It is such a joy to discover gifts like that. This season highlights that aspect of what we do at Goodcity.We discover incredible community leaders and programs-diamonds

in the rough. May you have holidays full of great peace.