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30th Annual Reach for Excellence Awards & Week of Giving


 
30th Annual Reach for Excellence Awards Gala

Benefiting the Midtown Center for boys and Metro Achievement center for girls

 
 
UPDATE: The Gala Has Ended, But You Can Still Give and Double Your Impact
Thanks to a generous donor, all donations from now until Sunday, October 10th will be matched up to $25,000.
Click on the donate button below and feel free to watch the virtual gala presentation on demand.
 

HONORING

 

Mary Presberg

Financial Crimes and Risk & Regulatory Advisory Services Partner at PwC

 

Heidi Capozzi

EVP and Global Chief People Officer at McDonald's

 
WATCH AND DONATE

Click on the thumbnail image above to watch the video on-demand, or feel free to watch direct on the YouTube app by clicking on “Watch on YouTube” in the corner of the video player or visiting the direct link below:

https://youtu.be/g83miwj99UA

  • Watch the video of the Gala - Help pay respect to our honorees and students during the virtual event streamed here and on YouTube.

  • Make a donation - Use the donate button here
    Additionally, checks can be mailed to:
    Midtown Educational Foundation
    718 S. Loomis Street

    Chicago, IL 60607

  • Sponsor our event - Sponsors will get recognition on our website and social media during the event as well as after.

  • Spread the word on social media! - Please share our posts and videos with your network to let people know about this impactful fundraiser.

  • Couldn’t make it to the Live Event? No Problem. The video of the Gala will remain online below for MEF’s Week of Giving.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

HOST - $50,000

BENEFACTOR - $25,000

PREMIER - $10,000

SPONSOR - $5,000

INDIVIDUAL RESERVATION- FREE!

While we are offering this year's event free of charge, we hope that viewers will give generously if they are able. And don’t forget to help us spread the word!

Metro High School Freshman, Taylor, talks about the importance and impact of Metro's Character Education classes for her as well as kids from unstable homes.


CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT TO MIDTOWN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Please mail to:
Midtown Educational Foundation
c/o Michele Olsen
718 S. Loomis Street
Chicago, IL 60607

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Terry Sullivan with questions regarding this year's event.