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Letter from the Executive Director on How Summer Works at Midtown
Posted: 6/5/2013
See how Summer Works at Midtown and Metro and read our letter from the Executive Director. Support our Chicago youth and help keep them safe and off the streets this summer!
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100% grad rate 14 years | New Apprenticeships | and more
Posted: 5/23/2013
Our Spring eNews issue is jam packed with amazing stories, we don't want you to miss it! From our $10,000 cash prize raffle event, to 100% high school graduation and college enrollment 14 years in a row. From new apprenticeships in Business, Law and Engineering, to words shared by our very own students' parents. Take a look!
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Aon CEO Kristi Savacool Addresses Metro Achievement Center for girls
Posted: 5/15/2013
Aon CEO Kristi Savacool delivered the keynote address at the Metro Advancement Council women's luncheon at the Union League Club of Chicago on May 8. Her speech "A Career that Matters: Lessons in Courage, Confidence, and Conviction" resonated with all who attended in support of the girls at Metro Achievement Center.
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MEF Launches Raffle to benefit Chicago youth with $10,000 cash prize
Posted: 4/19/2013
Spread the word and join us on May 30th from 6-9pm at the beautiful rooftop of the National Hellenic Museum in Greektown for a soiree with food and drink that benefits the youth at Midtown and Metro. Enter raffle to win a $10,000 cash prize.
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MEF Parent Conference Addresses Parenting in the 21st Century
Posted: 4/15/2013
Here's a look at our lineup of speakers for the 13th Annual MEF Parent Conference!
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Houston Astros Owner Speaks to At-risk Boys at Midtown Center
Posted: 3/27/2013
Shawn Taylor, co-owner of the Houston Astros, dedicated time to speak with Chicago urban boys of Midtown Center in Bucktown. Highlights include: Courage, Commitment to dreams, Parenting, and Education. Thank you, Mr. Taylor!
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MEF Letter to the Editor Featured on Crain's Chicago Business
Posted: 3/25/2013
Crain's Chicago Business published a letter from Midtown Educational Foundation Executive Director Glenn Wilke in response to Chicago education news on youth mentoring.
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Alumni Spotlight: Fernando Arias, mentee of MEF Executive Director Glenn Wilke
Posted: 3/9/2013
Last month, Fernando Arias spoke to the Midtown Educational Foundation Board of Directors about the positive impact of Midtown on his life. Now a successful businessman, this Kellogg MBA graduate shares his profound story, while also revealing that MEF Executive Director Glenn Wilke was his mentor decades ago!
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Happy Women's Day Metro Ladies!
Posted: 3/8/2013
Happy International Women's Day! A Metro girl is... (Read on!)
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Mother Daughter Day unlocks Three Secrets of Building Happiness in Your Daughter
Posted: 2/10/2013
Metro Achievement Center's Annual Mother Daughter Day falls around Valentine's Day, an intentional time the girls dedicate to love and appreciation for their mothers. Former Chicago Park District General Counsel and MEF Board Member Lupe Garcia speaks on Three Secrets of Building Happiness within your Daughter. Read on to experience the beautiful day.
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Boosting Grades while Learning the Value of Being on Time
Posted: 2/1/2013
Metro's special Winter Workout program kept students minds alive over their winter break through a focus on math, reading, study skills, and test prep. The kicker? Cost is $15 and you get it all back if you make it on time. See how student Chloe Daniel made it work!
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Thank You MEF Volunteers of the Year Kevin and Cathy
Posted: 1/17/2013
In honor of Thank Your Mentor Day, we take this opportunity to feature Kevin Saghy and Cathy White, MEF's Volunteers of the Year
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To Our Volunteers on Thank Your Mentor Day from the Executive Director
Posted: 1/17/2013
In honor of Thank Your Mentor Day, Executive Director Glenn Wilke extends gratitude on behalf of Midtown for boys and Metro for girls.
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Post your "I am a Mentor Badge" on Jan 10
Posted: 1/9/2013
Are you a Midtown or Metro volunteer? Join us on Social Media Day, January 10, by posting this badge on your page to celebrate National Mentoring Month!
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Fall Highlights at Midtown and Metro
Posted: 12/20/2012
Take a peek at the action that happened at Midtown for boys and Metro for girls this fall semester!
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