Members of ONE have worked for over ten years to ensure that the Wilson Yards are developed in a way that improves our community for everyone and construction on the development is almost complete. Soon, a once desolate, burnt-out bus barn will be home to 178 families and seniors, and Chicago 's newest Target retail store. This is the largest development built in our community for many years. It is also the clearest example of a developer working with the community to address our needs. In the past high-end housing development dominated the market along the north lakefront and our communities increasingly face rising unemployment. Ensuring employment opportunities and affordable rental housing for families and seniors in our communities were and continue to be priorities for ONE. Congratulations to Holsten Chicago, Target, Aldi and Alderman Shiller for delivering an impressive development that provides economic opportunities to our community during a recession.

On Tuesday March 23rd, ONE is hosting an informational session with Alderman Shiller and representatives from Target to inform our members how to apply for jobs at the Target. Target expects to hire 250-300 people to fully staff their store that opens in July. JUMP Up (ONE, Uptown United and many of our collective member organizations, especially Inspiration Corporation) has worked to ensure that local people are prepared to access jobs created by the Wilson Yard development. More than 15 of our neighbors who were previously unemployed help build the Wilson Yard! Now JUMP Up and Target have initiated the community hiring process to make sure that local residents know how to access the jobs at the Target. We expect over 5000 people to apply for these jobs. Come out on Tuesday night to learn what you need to know to navigate the application and hiring process!

The informational meeting will take place at 1207 Leland at 6pm on Tuesday March 23rd. If you have any questions call Cory Muldoon at 773-769-3232 x13.