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Pappas to be joined by Black Men United, Bloom 'N Toss and "Candid" Candace Jordan for a pre-Father's Day giveaway on Michigan Avenue

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, Black Men United and media personality "Candid" Candace Jordan will take part in a pre-Father's Day giveaway on Chicago's North Michigan Avenue Saturday, June 17.

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  • CHICAGO, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, Black Men United and media personality "Candid" Candace Jordan will take part in a pre-Father's Day giveaway on Chicago's North Michigan Avenue Saturday, June 17.
  • The giveaway will take place between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the southeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street, the day before Father's Day.
  • "We gave away flowers and chocolates for moms on Mother's Day, so it's only fair that we celebrate dads this weekend," Pappas said.
  • Black Men United is a national community service organization that focuses on the restoration and rebuilding of Black communities.

Pappas, Jordan join Fresh Farms, Bloom 'N Toss and Black Men United for pre-Mother's Day giveaway of flowers and chocolates on Michigan Avenue

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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The flowers and chocolate giveaway will take place between noon and 1:30 p.m. at the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street, the day before Mother's Day.

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  • The flowers and chocolate giveaway will take place between noon and 1:30 p.m. at the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street, the day before Mother's Day.
  • The chocolate treats are being donated by the Svigos family, the proprietors of Fresh Farms International Markets.
  • The flowers are courtesy of Bloom 'N Toss, a company founded by Catherine Costello that donates and repurposes flowers to hospitals and nursing homes.
  • Also taking part in the giveaway will be members of Black Men United, a national community service organization that focuses on the restoration and rebuilding of Black communities.

Classes Begin at New Green Job Training Center in Chicago

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sustainability Hub, a new Chicago job training center jointly developed by Power52's Ecademy and 548 Enterprise (548), has proudly welcomed the first twenty trainees to its clean energy job training program.

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  • CHICAGO, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sustainability Hub, a new Chicago job training center jointly developed by Power52's Ecademy and 548 Enterprise (548), has proudly welcomed the first twenty trainees to its clean energy job training program.
  • With funding from Summit Ridge Energy (SRE), the Sustainability Hub is providing comprehensive job training and employment opportunities to local Illinois job seekers eager to start a career in the clean energy economy.
  • Chicago based community organizations have facilitated community outreach to connect local residents with the training program.
  • "This program is delivering clean energy training to prepare our graduates for careers in the green economy.

Black Men United to Donate Furniture, Household Goods to Ukrainian Refugees in Chicago on Saturday

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives of Black Men United, local Ukrainian officials and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will gather in the parking lot of Saints Volodymr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church in Chicago this Saturday, September 17, 2022, to give away furniture and household goods to Ukrainian refugees in need.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives of Black Men United, local Ukrainian officials and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will gather in the parking lot of Saints Volodymr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church in Chicago this Saturday, September 17, 2022, to give away furniture and household goods to Ukrainian refugees in need.
  • Pastor John Harrell, president of Black Men United, said his organization is donating a truckload of goods including: living room and dining room sets, beds, outdoor furniture, heaters, air fryers, diapers and baby formula.
  • Thousands of refugees have made their way to the Chicago area because of its sizeable Ukrainian population.
  • Also in attendance will be Marta Farion, vice president of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America-Illinois Division, and members of Plast, a worldwide Ukrainian Scouting organization.

Black Men United, Treasurer Maria Pappas and Candace Jordan to give away "random gifts of kindness" this Father's Day on Michigan Avenue

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pastor John Harrell, the president of Black Men United, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and media figure Candace Jordan will take part in a Father's Day giveaway on North Michigan Avenue this Sunday, June 19.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pastor John Harrell, the president of Black Men United, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and media figure Candace Jordan will take part in a Father's Day giveaway on North Michigan Avenue this Sunday, June 19.
  • The giveaway will take place between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street.
  • I'm thrilled to be partnering with Treasurer Pappas and Candace on this special giveaway."
  • Black Men United is a nonprofit dedicated to changing the narrative of the Black community and bringing hope by building bridges in communities across America.

Black Men United and World Vision Join Forces to Send Food and Essential Supplies to Grief Stricken Residents of Buffalo, NY

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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The food and supplies will be shown at 1:30 p.m. at the World Vision warehouse at 5001 W. Harrison Ave., in Chicago, according to Pastor John Harrell, president of Black Men United.

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  • The food and supplies will be shown at 1:30 p.m. at the World Vision warehouse at 5001 W. Harrison Ave., in Chicago, according to Pastor John Harrell, president of Black Men United.
  • "I'm a pastor and this is my calling," said John Harrell, Black Men United president and co-founder John Harrell.
  • Black Men United is a national community service organization that focuses on the restoration and rebuilding of Black communities across America.
  • Her office has partnered with Black Men United giveaway events in the past.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas partners with Candace Jordan and Black Men United in a North Michigan Avenue random act of kindness

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, media personality "Candid" Candace Jordan and the Rev.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, media personality "Candid" Candace Jordan and the Rev.
  • The event will be at the northeast corner of North Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street from noon to 2 p.m.
  • It marks the third time this year that Pappas has partnered with local organizations in what she calls "random acts of kindness."
  • "I'm excited to work with Treasurer Pappas and Candace Jordan to help everyone in Chicago stay safe," Harrell said.