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Whittier La Casita Fieldhouse Renovation
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In the fall of 2010, threatened with the demolition of the community space known as La Casita, the Whittier Parents Committee staged a 43 day sit-in to win the rights to the community space located on the grounds of Whittier Elementary School in Pilsen. Shorty after winning the rights to La Casita the Whittier Parents were informed that the space was not fit for children to occupy. This project is a collaborative design effort between Whittier Parents Committee and Architecture for Humanity Chicago to rehabilitate La Casita and improve the overall quality of the environment in and around this important community space.
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Tue May 15

May Chapter Meeting Tonight!

Chapter Event posted by Joseph Altshuler on May 15, 2012
Our May chapter meeting is tonight.  We look forward to seeing you there!  Last month, we sought your input on fundraising methods and priorities as our chapter begins to strategize future development.  Fundraising Co-Chairs Tracey Swanson and Cory Stevenson will share the results at tonight’s meeting!  The full agenda for the meeting is attached. 6:30pm @ Green Door Tavern (downstairs) 678 N. Orleans Street The Green Door Tavern is on the corner of North Orleans Street and West Huron Street a few blocks southwest of the Brown Line Chicago stop.
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Communications Co-Chair Vacancy: Please vote!

Update posted by Laura Bowe on May 11, 2012
  Unfortunately, Joseph Altshuler will be leaving the AFH Chicago board this summer as he will be starting graduate school in Houston this fall.  He's been a wonderful project leader and board member, and we thank him for all his contributions to the chapter.
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Volunteers Needed This Saturday!

Update posted by Laura Bowe on April 26, 2012
Don't have plans for your weekend? Spend Saturday with us! We have two GREAT volunteer opportunities to choose from: -WBEZ Global Activism Expo: Help AFH Chicago network as we participate in this great event for the first time. 1-2 people needed to staff our table during the 12:45-3:45 and especially the 3:30-6:30pm shifts. No experience necessary, just an outgoing and positive personality! Email Laura at lbowe@afh-chicago.org for more info. 
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Fundraising Opinion Survey - Closes Monday, April 30

Update posted by TraceySwans on April 25, 2012
|Chicago Chapter Fundraising Opinion Survey| In order to expand the impact our chapter can create both in our community and throughout the world, we have begun to focus increased attention on fundraising. The board would like to hear from as many Chicago chapter members as possible to inform its decisions and assess the interest and comfort level with different fundraising options.
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Tue Apr 17

Chapter Meeting Tonight!

Chapter Event posted by Joseph Altshuler on April 17, 2012
Our April chapter meeting is tonight.  We look forward to seeing you there!  Tonight only, the winners of the recent ACTIVATE! Temporary Public Space Design Competition will be presented and discussed!  Stick around afterwards for networking with Chicago’s emerging Architects, Designers, and Creatives of all kinds!  The full agenda for the meeting is attached. 6:30pm @ Green Door Tavern (downstairs) 678 N. Orleans Street
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Sat Apr 28

Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago 2012 Build Day

Chapter Event posted by Laura Bowe on April 3, 2012
  WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS!!! On SATURDAY, APRIL 28th, Architects for Humanity Chicago Chapter will be improving house C-33 at 5939 South Marshfield as part of National Rebuilding Day with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago. At this time, we have five volunteers signed up, including your House Captain, Duane Sohl.
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ACTIVATE! Design Competition Winners Announced!

Update posted by kdarnstadt on March 23, 2012
  The Chicago Chapter is pleased to announce the winner of the ACTIVATE! design competition is: Vertical Play Farm by Brian Peters and Daphne Firos from Amsterdam This entry captivated the jury with a simple, strong yet whimsical design that was both an object and a learning environment.  Over the next few months, the chapter and community developer will be working closely with the design team to refine, plan and ultimately build the design on site.  The jury also selected 2nd, 3rd place winners and two honorable mentions: 2nd Place
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Tue Mar 20

March Chapter Meeting

Chapter Event posted by Laura Bowe on March 20, 2012
  Architecture for Humanity Chicago Chapter Chapter Meeting Agenda for March 20, 2012 Green Door Tavern at Franklin and Superior.  PROJECT UPDATES New:    Rebuilding Together 2012 - Duane Sohl, duane@sohlarchitect.com AFH Chicago is participating in Rebuilding Together’s annual renovation day for the 4th time. We are looking for up to 20-25 volunteers for April 28th. Leadership positions are still available to those interested, contact Duane for more information.
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Organizing to rebuild after Midwest tornados

Update posted by kdarnstadt on March 1, 2012
  Early yesterday, February 29, storms through the Midwest spawned tornadoes killing twelve and destroying more than 200 homes and businesses. If you are an architect in the area and are interested in getting involved, please let us know. If you'd like to make a donation to help support families rebuild, we invite you to make a donation at www.architectureforhumanity.org.
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Only two more days to vote in the board elections!

Update posted by Laura Bowe on February 27, 2012
Vote now! Our 2012 board elections are coming to a close FAST - the polls shut down at midnight the evening of Wednesday February 29th. We have several great candidates to choose from for the positions of co-Director and co-Chair of Networking, Special Programs, Communications, and Fundraising.  The ballot can be found here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B8FTBC8
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