MEF 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.
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Read a re-cap of the summer, the latest MEF in the news features, upcoming events and more!
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Midtown'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.
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Midtown & 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.
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Meet six of the many dedicated professionals working behind the scenes to make the summer program one to remember for Chicago's 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.
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From 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.
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Former 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.
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We 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.
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MEF's Auxiliary Board Jack Diamond talks about his experiences tutoring, exciting plans for the Auxiliary Board and this year's rooftop Soiree.
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Midtown students, staff and alumni join together to deliver over 300 Christmas baskets to Chicago area families.
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MEF 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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Over 100 people gathered for a Breakfast Panel with Chicago civic leaders about the importance of mentoring for our city's youth.
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A record-setting crowd of 540 guests enjoyed MEF's 50th anniversary gala on November 3 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. The event raised more than $1.1 million, a record amount, to support virtue-based academic enrichment programs at Midtown & Metro.
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An open letter to the Chicago business community by Glenn Wilke.
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John Kass, columnist for the Chicago Tribune, spoke at MEF's “Breakfast with Champions.” MEF’s focus on virtues and parents really struck a chord with Kass. “This organization is critical,” he said. “Talking about virtues really struck me. The people who provide virtues are parents.”
Read MoreThe 22nd Golf for the Kids Outing raised more than $164,000 to benefit summertime and after-school programs for more than 1,000 at-risk kids in grades 4-12.
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