More than 300 guests were still in a festive mood at MEF’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Party on January 5, 2017 at Macy’s on State Street.
Read MoreThe Midtown community came together just before Christmas to assemble and deliver Christmas baskets to nearly 300 Chicago families in need.
Read MoreRebeca Valencia, Metro alum, volunteer and part-time staff member, was featured by My Favorite Outfit as part of their "Women Who Inspire Us" series.
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Dr. & Mrs. Don Haider and Tonise Paul received the Reach for Excellence Award at MEF's 25th Awards Dinner on October 11, 2016. Over $966,000 was raised to support Chicago youth!
Read MoreCandace Vogler leads a team of philosophers at the University of Chicago who are studying: "Virtue, Happiness and the Meaning of Life. She recently shared some of her observations about human nature and happiness at MEF's Breakfast with Champions speaker series.
Read MoreMEF will honor Dr. Don Haider, board member of nearly 20 years and distinguished professor at the Kellogg School of Managment at the October 11th Reach for Excellence Awards Dinner.
Read MoreRead a re-cap of the summer, the latest MEF in the news features, upcoming events and more!
Read MoreMidtown's Architecture Apprentices presented drawing and models to a panel of architects, architecture students, and Midtown alumni, gaining valuable insights on their designs and what it takes to become an architect.
Read MoreMidtown & Metro Business Apprenticeship students spent a day at Potbelly's Support Center learning about the company's culture and values—many of which align strongly with MEF's Character Education model! CEO Aylwin Lewis also presented a check to six student CEOs for Potbelly's contribution to MEF programs from the 6-week long milkshake fundraiser.
Read MoreMeet six of the many dedicated professionals working behind the scenes to make the summer program one to remember for Chicago's at-risk youth!!
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreFrom April 18 - June 6, Potbelly will donate one dollar to MEF summer programs when customers buy a Cookie Collision Milkshake. On April 21, they will donate 50% of dinner sales at four locations.
Read MoreFormer Steve Jobs PR manager and marketing guru, Andy Cunningham, dazzled a packed house at 1871 with life lessons and her bright vision for the future.
Read MoreWe asked MEF students what characteristics they would like to see in the next president of the United States!
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreSam Bell, Dr. Kathryn Duda, Tad Brubaker and Sam Brilliant recieved the Volunteer of the Year Awards at the annual Volunteer Appreciateion Party.
Read MoreMEF's Auxiliary Board Jack Diamond talks about his experiences tutoring, exciting plans for the Auxiliary Board and this year's rooftop Soiree.
Read MoreMidtown students, staff and alumni join together to deliver over 300 Christmas baskets to Chicago area families.
Read MoreMEF celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving to give thanks for 50 years of inspiring student success at St. Mary of the Angels Church.
Read MoreMEF, Midtown Center for boys, and Metro Achievement Center for girls all received The Gold Star Mentoring Program Award from the Illinois Mentoring Partnership.
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