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Sally Grimes, ’97, built her career on pushing the innovation envelope. Now a leader at Tyson Foods, she’s changing the paradigm around what it means to be a big food company.
On September 1, Tim Rivelli interviewed Glenn Wilke, Midtown Educational Foundation Executive Director, on his Saturday morning show, "Profiles in Mercy". Profiles In Mercy, a 30-minute interview program, explores these vital questions through the inspirational testaments of those who bring mercy into the lives of others.
At NeonCRM, we have the opportunity to work with thousands of nonprofits who do amazing work. Each month we spotlight one of our clients doing something particularly exciting!
Former Midtown student Zion received an incredible gift from United Airlines and Golden State Warriors player Shaun Livingston. Last year, Zion was diagnosed with bone cancer. Check out the amazing video that showcases Zion and Livingston’s new friendship.
Ivette Gudino and Margaret Archibald talk about Metro Apprenticeship Programs on tastytrade's Bootstrapping In America
Laura Rodriguez of Hoy interviewed Petra Jaime, Parent Program Director at Metro in a piece about family, vocation and service.
Watch a 4-minute segment about Metro Achievement Center that aired on national news on May 13, 2017.
MEF's Glenn Wilke sits down with David Dault on the radio show Things Not Seen to discuss MEF's impact on Chicago youth, and the future of the organization.
For the third consecutive year, the PRSA Foundation has awarded a grant to DePaul University and Midtown Educational Foundation (MEF) to encourage Chicago minority high school students to pursue a career in public relations or journalism.
Metro's Center director shares her insights and advice for helping to curb the city's violence on the July 8th edition of EWTN News Nightly.
The January 1998 edition of Philanthropy, Culture, & Society was dedicated entirely to the Midtown Achievement Program (MAP). Now, nearly 20 years later, the same group interviewed Glenn Wilke in a follow-up comprehensive look at MEF's standard setting approach to helping at-risk youth.
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The 2016 Crain's Giving Guide featured MEF's apprenticeship program in a feature about how companies can help educate Chicago's youth by partnering to provide and fund internships.
ABC7 interviews Captain Katie Higgins, the first female Blue Angels pilot at the 19th Annual Metro Advancement Council Luncheon benefiting Chicago's at-risk urban youth.
MEF Executive Director Glenn Wilke shares MEF's nationally recognized approach to Character Education on the widely syndicated radio show, Viewpoints.
On February 2, MEF Executive Director Glenn Wilke participated in a panel discussion sponsored by DePaul University’s Career Center on a subject that’s near and dear to his heart – the business of philanthropy.
Opusdei.org featured MEF's five alumni profiles on the Social Initiatives tab of their website on the occastion of the 50th Anniversary.
Yaa Owusu, Metro Alum and Pediatric Dentist, was featured by the Chicago Community Trust, as part of their "Stories of Philanthropy" series.
Two Midtown PR/Journalism Apprentices wrote a letter to the editor at the Chicago Tribune that ran this week. They encourage community leaders and lawmakers to build more programs that help prevent violence, like Midtown Center for boys.
MEF Program Managers discuss character at MEF, Apprenticeships and 50th Anniversary plans on Patrick McCormack's Relevant Radio show, "On the Front Porch." Listen to the segment!
Watch the 3-minute news coverage of Larry Yellen from Fox 32 Chicago touring Metro's summer programs.
A Catholic New World article features Midtown Parent Program Director, Arturo Baranda, speaking about parenting classes as a way to curb youth violence.
Two four-minute features aired on Fox News Channel. They are based on a day-long series of interviews which Kelly Wright conducted at Midtown Center for boys on Friday July 17 & at the Midtown Center Reunion on July 18.
Local Chicago paper the Gazette interviews Al Castaneda, a 1975 Midtown Center alum. Castaneda is spearheading plans for Midtown Center’s 50th anniversary reunion.
It was encouraging to read Crain's coverage about the role that business is playing in transforming schools and students.
MEF partnered with DePaul University to secure a $25,000 grant from the PRSA in support of Midtown's apprenticeships.
Esquire's The Mentoring Project features Midtown for boys in their database of mentoring organizations.
DePaul University associate editor Kelsey Rotwein highlights a Chicago program that is introducing PR to a heretofore unaware group of high school students who have quickly developed a serious interest in the profession.
Esquire's The Mentoring Project features Midtown for boys in their database of mentoring organizations.
DePaul University associate editor Kelsey Rotwein highlights a Chicago program that is introducing PR to a heretofore unaware group of high school students who have quickly developed a serious interest in the profession.
Presley Owusu-Bonsu, her mother Priscilla Tutu and her three younger siblings now live in the Bronzeville neighborhood
As thousands scurried to take advantage of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Week sales, I was reminded of a quote from St. Vincent de Paul: "Your mere presence will touch their hearts."
A witness had just lied, and defense lawyer Eugene Murawski knew exactly what he wanted to do — impeach him and get the statement stricken from the record.
More than half a dozen financial advisers who have shown remarkable charitable leadership and personal commitment were honored Thursday night at the sixth annual Community Leadership Awards.
Chad Tischer, a principal at DiMeo Schneider & Associates LLC in Chicago, has been an after-school tutor for the Midtown Educational Foundation for 10 years and considers it a part of his normal routine.
Patricia Miller, co-founder of the Vera Bradley empire, came to Chicago to speak to young girls about Friendship, Fashion & Philanthropy-The Vera Bradley Story at the Metro Advancement Council's annual luncheon. The 15th annual luncheon benefits Chicago's Metro Achievement Center for Girls.
"A mother must be physically strong, emotionally stronger, and spiritually strongest." This is the message that Pascale Burns, mother of four and Midtown Educational Foundation advocate, shared with more than 200 mothers on Saturday, Feb. 18.
Just when you think you've "been there, done that," think again. So says Leona Martin a mother of four.
Fans who attended the Bulls' Jan. 1 game and donated a new children's coat or $15 or more received a ticket which allowed them to meet Korver and get an autograph.
Hundreds of kids will be cozy this winter, thanks to an effort by the Chicago Bulls called "Operation Warm."
Company's commitment to changing tomorrow manifests in generous contribution to support education efforts at Midtown Education Foundation
Unilever and Walgreens unveiled a new activity and life skills learning area at the Midtown Education Foundation's Metro Achievement Center, USA, serving inner-city girls in Chicago from grades 4 through 12, at an event here yesterday evening.
Unilever and Deerfield-based Walgreens unveiled a new activity and life skills learning area at the Metro Achievement Center, serving inner-city girls in Chicago from grades 4 through 12, at an event here Thursday.
"How do you convince people to stay in a community when you have armed police officers shot down? It's devastating. ... It's like a war out here."
- Ald. Freddrenna Lyle, 6th
NBC5 Chicago featured Midtown and Metro students and alumni on a recent news segment, where they discussed the impact of the programs.