On January 26, 2015, the Chicago SunTimes featured MEF in its Mentoring Month series.

MEF in the NewsGuest UserFebruary 2, 201550th anniversary, 2015Comment

MEF Letter to the Editor Featured on Crain's Chicago Business

It was encouraging to read Crain's coverage about the role that business is playing in transforming schools and students.

MEF in the NewsTessa McEwenJanuary 29, 201550th anniversary, 2015, spring 2015Comment

The Secret's Out

2015 promises to be a historic year for Midtown Educational Foundation as we approach the 50th anniversary.

Guest UserJanuary 8, 201550th anniversary, 2015, spring 2015Comment

Metro Volunteer of the Year

MEF provides a great opportunity to give back to a population that can really benefit from your time and your knowledge..

Guest UserJanuary 6, 2015volunteer, 2015, spring 2015Comment

DePaul Publication features Summer Partnership

MEF partnered with DePaul University to secure a $25,000 grant from the PRSA in support of Midtown's apprenticeships.

MEF in the NewsGuest UserJanuary 5, 20152015, spring 2015, apprenticeshipsComment

Holiday field trips at Metro

Every December Metro hosts a field trip, but this year Metro hosted two!

MetroGuest UserDecember 16, 2014field trips, 2014Comment

Midtown Fall Alumni Newsletter

MidtownChelsea DavisNovember 18, 201450th anniversary, 2014, alumniComment

Annual Reach For Excellence Awards Dinner

MEF's 23rd Reach for Excellence Awards Dinner raised more than $750,000 toward programs for Chicago's at-risk youth!

Chelsea DavisNovember 11, 2014dinner, board, 2014Comment

Female Business Leaders Inspire Metro

Panelists share the path they have travelled to get where they are today and what they wish they had known in high school.

MetroChelsea DavisOctober 24, 20142014, speakersComment

Midtown Boys Learn About Future Career Options at Tyson Foods

Midtown field trip to Tyson foods to learn about product innovation, brand management, interview skills, and more.

MidtownGuest UserOctober 15, 2014field trips, 2014Comment

CEO of Robert W. Baird & Co. To Receive Reach for Excellence Award

The award, now in its 23rd year, honors individuals of strong character and integrity who lead exemplary professional and personal lives.

MEFChelsea DavisOctober 13, 2014dinner, board, 2014Comment

Metro Celebrates Halloween

Metro celebrates Halloween with style: Math facts and caramel apple sundaes.

MetroGuest UserSeptember 29, 20142014Comment

Midtown for Boys featured in Esquire's Mentoring Project

Esquire's The Mentoring Project features Midtown for boys in their database of mentoring organizations.

MEF in the NewsTessa McEwenSeptember 18, 20142014Comment

Kristi Ross: A Champion for Change

"Empowerment" - the ability to give someone more control over their life..

Tessa McEwenSeptember 18, 2014Breakfast for Champions, MAC, 2014Comment

MEF Announces Megan Miller as New Auxiliary Board Co-Chair

Starting this month, Megan Miller of the Chicago Sun-Times will assume the role of Midtown Educational Foundation Auxiliary Board Co-Chair.

Chelsea DavisSeptember 9, 2014Auxiliary Board, 2014Comment

And the MEF Kickball Tournament trophy goes to...

At Oz Park on Saturday, September 6, the Auxiliary Board hosted their 2nd Annual Kickball Tournament

Chelsea DavisSeptember 7, 2014Auxiliary Board, 2014Comment

PRWeek: Starting early: Career guide 2014

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.

MEF in the NewsGuest UserAugust 25, 20142014Comment

MEF Back to School Appeal

Tessa McEwenAugust 18, 2014appeal letters, 2014Comment

A Letter from a Metro Alumna

"Fight for your life because no one will do it for you," is my motto today.

MetroTessa McEwenAugust 18, 20142014, alumniComment

Wednesday Journal features Metro Family

Presley Owusu-Bonsu, her mother Priscilla Tutu and her three younger siblings now live in the Bronzeville neighborhood

MEF in the NewsTessa McEwenAugust 12, 20142014Comment

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