MEF is Now "Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers"

A new era begins for this 58-year-old nonprofit organization with a fresh new look and a name change that is different yet familiar.

Guest UserOctober 23, 2023Midtown-Metro Achievement CentersSummer, 2020, MEF, Metro, Midtown, Remote Learning, e-learning, mentoring, tutor, after school, chicago, students, teachers, parents, virtual, achievement, successComment

Midtown Educational Foundation Receives Prestigious Templeton Grant

John Templeton Foundation $231K multi-year grant to fund core elements of MEF’s acclaimed character education program

Metro, Midtown, MEFGuest UserJanuary 18, 2023Midtown Educational FoundationSummer, 2020, MEF, Metro, Midtown, Remote Learning, e-learning, mentoring, tutor, after school, chicago, students, teachers, parents, virtual, achievement, successComment

Walgreens Interns Pay it Forward with Day of Service at MEF's Chicago Summer Camp for Underserved Youth

Interns Learn that Part of Running a Successful Business is Taking Care of Your Community

Metro, Midtown, MEFVince MenoJuly 19, 2022Soldier FieldMidtown, Metro, MEF, Bears, FamiliesComment

Former Master Chef Latino Contestant Sharing Recipes and Knowledge with Local Girls Center

Chef Lupita Romero Inspiring Girls with Her Recipes and Her Incredible Story

Metro, Midtown, MEFVince MenoJuly 12, 2022Soldier FieldMidtown, Metro, MEF, Bears, FamiliesComment

Chicago Parents: Think Warm Thoughts as MEF Opens Registration for its Summer 2022 Achievement Camps

Affordable In-Person Day Camps for Rising 4th-12th Grade Students that combine summer fun with personal and academic growth.

Metro, Midtown, MEFVince MenoFebruary 1, 2022Midtown Educational FoundationSummer, 2020, MEF, Metro, Midtown, Remote Learning, e-learning, mentoring, tutor, after school, chicago, students, teachers, parents, virtual, achievement, successComment

MEF Part of Chicago Bears’ “Inspire Change” Game

Midtown & Metro Students and Families Take Part in Day to Highlight Bears’ Commitment to Social Justice

Metro, Midtown, MEFVince MenoJanuary 3, 2022Soldier FieldMidtown, Metro, MEF, Bears, Families Comment

From the Ground Up: Metro’s First-Ever Filmmaking Apprenticeship

Metro High School Apprentices Partner With Local Business for Successful Film Premiere

Metro, MEFGuest UserJuly 29, 2021Metro Achievement CenterSummer, MEF, Metro, chicago, students, teachers, success, apprenticeshipsComment

Reversing Pandemic Learning Loss: Longtime Chicago After-School Program Ready to Help This Fall

MEF Opens Registration for its 2021-22 In-Person Programs Targeted at Low-income Families Most Affected by Pandemic

Metro, Midtown, MEFVince MenoJuly 14, 2021Midtown Educational FoundationSummer, 2020, MEF, Metro, Midtown, Remote Learning, e-learning, mentoring, tutor, after school, chicago, students, teachers, parents, virtual, achievement, successComment

MEF to Help Even More Students Stay On Track This Summer With New Fully In-person Options

Centers to Give Parents the Choice Between Fully In-Person, Fully Remote or Hybrid Options

Metro, Midtown, MEFVince MenoMarch 9, 2021Midtown Educational FoundationSummer, 2020, MEF, Metro, Midtown, Remote Learning, e-learning, mentoring, tutor, after school, chicago, students, teachers, parents, virtual, achievement, successComment

We Hear You Parents: How a Local Nonprofit is Using Parent Feedback to Design Their Summer Programs for Low-Income Families

MEF Opens Summer 2021 Program Registration and Shares Its Parent Survey Data

Metro, Midtown, MEFVince MenoFebruary 16, 2021Midtown Educational FoundationSummer, 2020, MEF, Metro, Midtown, Remote Learning, e-learning, mentoring, tutor, after school, chicago, students, teachers, parents, virtual, achievement, successComment

MEF is Finalist for the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards

Residents Can Cast Their Vote to Support the MEF as the Only Chicago-based Charity in the Running

Vince MenoNovember 13, 2020Midtown Educational FoundationChick-fil-A, Fundraising, Voting, MEF, OnlineComment

Through the Chaos of E-Learning: A Summer Success Story

Midtown Educational Foundation Releases Preliminary Results From Its Remote Summer Program; Parents and Students Were Overwhelmingly Satisfied and feel Prepared for Virtual Learning in the Fall.

Vince MenoAugust 21, 2020Summer, 2020, MEF, Metro, Midtown, Remote Learning, e-learning, mentoring, tutor, after school, chicago, students, teachers, parents, virtual, achievement, success Comments

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