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Community Capacity and Solutions: VISTA Service Opportunity Highlights
The AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) program was founded in 1965 to help eradicate poverty in the United States. VISTA members serve with
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New Staff Feature: Hannah Burmeister
Ecolibrium3 is pleased to welcome a new staff member, Hannah Burmeister! Hannah joins our staff as Energy Navigator and Office Administration Specialist. In this role,
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VISTA Members End Year of Service
Ecolibrium3 AmeriCorps VISTA members dedicate a year of service to help eradicate poverty by building the capacity of the organizations they serve. Two amazing VISTAs are wrapping up their service this month: Jared and Sophie. We are so grateful to them for their commitment to service!
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Flamingo Fest 2024: Lincoln Park Goes Pink!
Flamingo Fest is the annual Fully Fabulous Neighborhood Glam Challenge, featuring music, prizes, and decorations throughout the district. This fun summertime promotion brings birds of a feather to flock together in our neck of the woods.
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Passion Guides VISTA Projects
Eco3 VISTAs are placed at positions that best suit their skills and experience. During their service, many VISTA members also take time to work on a passion project of their choice. This month, three of our current VISTAs took time to share their passion projects with us.
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Growing Something Great: Lincoln Park Businesses Adopt Planters
Every summer, our Main Street team spruces up the public planters on Superior Street. This year we’ve asked for help from our neighbors to keep these little gardens happy and healthy. See what’s growing in LNPK!