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SUMMARY:2024 Finding Light Through the Darkness Diwali Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn Thursday\, November 7th\, Brown Man Therapy (BMT) hosts its second annual Diwali fundraiser\, Finding Light Through the Darkness\, focused on advancing mental health awareness within the South Asian community. Following last year’s sold-out event\, this year’s fundraiser will take place in a larger venue and feature an award ceremony recognizing mental health champions alongside a lineup of culture-inspired programming. \nProceeds from this evening will support BMT’s mission to create safe storytelling spaces\, employ data-backed mental health practices\, and foster a stronger\, supportive South Asian community. Funds will also help sustain BMT’s programs\, including workshops\, panel discussions\, and creating inclusive spaces for sharing personal journeys and exploring mental health in impactful ways. \nAbout Brown Man Therapy (BMT):\nBMT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health education\, inclusivity\, and community engagement\, particularly for South Asian men. Recognizing that addressing men’s mental health strengthens all communities\, BMT champions open discussions around mental wellness\, encouraging South Asians everywhere to seek and share support. \nTickets for this meaningful night are available now—don’t miss an evening of celebration\, connection\, and positive impact! \nfor more information\, visit Chicago Asian Network’s website.
URL:https://saaccil.org/event/2024-finding-light-through-the-darkness-diwali-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Recess at City Hall (838 W Kinzie St\, Chicago\, IL 60642)
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SUMMARY:SAI Music And Movement Series: Faraway Ghost & Sunken Cages feat. Amirah Sackett
DESCRIPTION:  \nIndian-born Ravish Momin (aka Sunken Cages) accompanies Iranian multi-instrumentalist Kamyar Arsani (aka Faraway Ghost)’s vocals and daf (frame-drum) with a masterful blend of electronic and acoustic percussion\, including live-looping via his unique drum-loop performance system. The ensemble’s international tour coincides with a new release on the global-music label from France\, Akuphone Records. \nFor their Chicago engagement and rounding out the SAI “Music and Movement” series\, the duo will be joined by Muslim-American dancer Amirah Sackett with choreographed movements\, drawing inspiration from hip-hop and Middle Eastern dance styles. As Muslim American composers\, dancers and performers are largely underrepresented in experimental/global music in the US\, we will include a Q & A session with the artists and audience following the performance. \nFor more information\, please visit The South Asian Institute’s website.
URL:https://saaccil.org/event/sai-music-and-movement-series-faraway-ghost-sunken-cages-feat-amirah-sackett/
LOCATION:1925 South Michigan AveChicago\, IL 60616
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SUMMARY:Grant Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast After the Bell Grant Program \nThis program supports the implementation of the Breakfast After the Bell service model in schools to make school breakfast more accessible to students. \nEligible applicants are education organizations or Illinois schools that operate a Breakfast After the Bell program under Section 16 of the Childhood Hunger Relief Act (105 ILCS 126). \nThe grant reward is subject to appropriations. The application deadline is November 11th\, 2024\, by 4:00 PM. \nFor more details\, please contact Emily Durbin at 217-524-1819 or by email at edurbin@isbe.net. \n  \n\n  \nClean Energy Career Pathway Program \nThe program will provide funding directly to eligible recipients to support the planning and implementation of a Clean Energy Career Pathway. This will include coursework\, field experiences\, and work-based learning designed to prepare students for entrance into careers focusing on electric vehicles. \nEligible applicants and requirements for the funding will be listed in the notice of funding opportunity. \nThe program’s reward ranges from $100\,000 – $500\,000. The application deadline is November 12th\, 2024\, by 5:00 PM. \nFor more details\, please contact John Barr at 312-805-9505 or through email at john.w.barr@illinois.gov. \nThe Reproductive Health Security Grant \nThis Grant provides funding to eligible reproductive health care facilities in Illinois that provide reproductive health care services\, including abortion\, and that are determined to be at a high risk of being targeted by unlawful activity (acts of violence\, property damage\, vandalism\, harassment\, etc.). \nEligible applicants are nonprofit organizations\, government organizations\, education organizations\, and for-profit organizations. \nThe grant award ranges up to $450\,000. The application deadline is November 12th\, 2024\, by 5:00 PM (CST). \nFor more details\, please contact Lisa Masinter at 312-814-1884 or through email at \nLisa.masinter@illinois.gov. \n  \n\n  \nThe Birth Equity Innovation Seed Grants \nThe grant is to support community-based organizations that are performing or planning \ninnovative and community-based work with the goal of reducing inequities in maternal and infant health care and outcomes. \nIt is also intended to provide funding to organizations with authentic ties to communities most impacted by these inequities to establish new programs or to maintain existing programs that implement programming and policies supporting equitable access to maternal care. \nFor eligible applicants\, please visit the link provided and download the file for details: https://omb.illinois.gov/public/gata/csfa/Opportunity.aspx?nofo=2930. \nThe grant award ranges up to $1\,000\,000. The application deadline is November 12th\, 2024\, by 5:00 PM (CST). \nFor more details\, please contact Lisa Masinter at 312-814-1884 or through email at Lisa.masinter@illinois.gov. \n  \n\n  \nThe Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) \nThe TAP program provides a fund source for a variety of smaller- scale transportation projects such as: pedestrian and bicycle facilities\, recreational trails\, safe routes to school projects\, community improvements such as historic preservation and vegetation management\, and environmental mitigation related to stormwater and habitat connectivity. \nEligible applicants are government and nonprofit organizations. In addition\, the program is \nlimited to metropolitan planning organizations with a +200\,000 population. \nThe program award is subject to appropriations. The deadline for the program is November 18th\, 2024\, by 5:00 PM (CST). \nFor more details\, please contact Lee Ann Prather at (217) 524-3509 or through email at \nLeeAnn.Prather@illinois.gov. \n  \n\n  \nStatewide Re-enrollment Strategy Grant \nThe Illinois Board Of Higher Education has announced the establishment of the \nStatewide Re-enrollment Strategy Grant to support the re-enrollment of adult learners who \nstarted college but never earned a degree or credential. \nEligible applicants are those organizations that can manage a state-wide coordinated strategy that includes but is not limited to\, the following services: data analytics\, multi-channel marketing\, live professional coaching\, and a platform-based user experience. \nThe Board of Higher Education anticipates awarding an organization up to $2\,000\,000. The application deadline is November 21st\, 2024\, by 12:00 PM (CST). \nFor more details\, please contact John Barr at 312-805-9505 or through email at john.w.barr@illinois.gov. \n  \n\n  \nThe Illinois Grocery Initiative New Stores in Food Deserts Program \n  \nAims to address the challenge of food deserts in areas that meet specific criteria related to: poverty standards\, population density\, and limited fresh food accessibility. \nEligible applicants are entities that must register in the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal\, https://grants.illinois.gov/portal. \nThe grant reward ranges from $150\,000 to $2\,400\,000. The application deadline is December 2nd\, 2024\, by 5:00 PM. \nFor more details\, please contact John O’Conner at 217-993-2275 or through email at \nCEO.GroceryInitiative@illinois.gov. \n  \n\n  \nIllinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program \nThis program seeks to identify a network of at least 13 Illinois Clean Jobs Program delivery hub sites (“Workforce Hubs”) throughout the State to recruit and provide clean energy and related workforce training to job seekers. \nEligible applicants are government organizations\, education organizations\, and nonprofit organizations. \nThe grant reward ranges from $100\,000 to $4\,000\,000. The application deadline is December 2nd\, 2024\, by 5:00 PM. \nFor more details\, please contact John O’Conner at 217-993-2275 or through email at \nCEO.GroceryInitiative@illinois.gov. \n  \n\n  \nThe Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program \nThe program is intended to help housing projects which preserve single-families\, owner \noccupied housing\, encourage neighborhood revitalization and emphasizes the dual goal of \nserving low-to-moderate income households and improving the quality of housing in \nCommunities. \nEligible applicants are only units of general local government (i.e.\, cities\, villages\, townships and counties) may apply for funding. \nFor more details\, please contact Wendy Bell at 217-558-4200 or through email \natceo.ocd@illinois.gov. \nThe program award ranges from $300\,000 – $6\,500\,000. The application deadline is December 4th\, 2024\, by 5:00 PM (CST). \n  \n\n 
URL:https://saaccil.org/event/grant-opportunities/
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk about Heritage - Community Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Explore an inspiring conversation on heritage\, legacy\, and the path forward with our community’s art and culture leaders\, hosted in partnership with the South Asia Institute\, Asian Improv aRts Midwest\, the Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education\, Butoh Chicago\, and more. \nvisit Chicago Asian Network‘s website for more information.
URL:https://saaccil.org/event/lets-talk-about-heritage-community-discussion/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art (3500 South Morgan Street #3rd Fl Chicago\, IL 60609)
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SUMMARY:Brown Noise - A Kinda Brown Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of wild laughter with Brown Noise Comedy! 🎤 This lineup brings together South Asian\, Arab\, Persian\, and other brown comedians who’ll have you in stitches with their hilarious takes on the quirks of growing up between cultures. From traditional parents to cultural mashups\, these jokes hit home for anyone who’s ever felt caught between worlds. 🌍 It’s comedy that speaks your language\, bringing all the chaos and fun of being first-gen to the stage. Don’t miss out on a night of pure\, relatable fun! 😂 \nfor more information on pricing and details\, please visit the event link.
URL:https://saaccil.org/event/706/
LOCATION:2040 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago\, IL 60647 United States
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