Thanks to the help of many volunteers, board members and friends we raised nearly $20,000 from our December Holiday Fund Drive. If you have not given, it's not too late. Click here to make a donation.
In addition, we received grants from the following corporations and foundations ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 each.
- Oprah's Angel Network
- SunTimes Judge Marovitz Lawyers Lending a Hand to Youth Program
- Polk Bros. Foundation
- Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Foundation
- BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois, Inc.
- Hewitt Associates Foundation
- ProLogis
- Dr. Scholl Foundation
- Schwarz
As we enter the middle of January, we start from the beginning, in the efforts throughout 2009 that will generate this same level of revenue to support our operations in the coming year. We have no pledges or promises. Which means we must do good work and hope that 2008 donors will support us again, while introducing the work we do to new donors, who will provide dollars to replace those 2008 donors who do not repeat.
It takes a village of volunteers, leaders and donors to help Cabrini Connections keep its doors open each week supporting the growth of kids from 7th grade to high school graduation, and through college or vocational school, to jobs and careers.While we support this process in one neighborhood, through the Tutor/Mentor Connection, we aim to help kids in all high poverty neighborhoods have access to similar programs.
We thank all who volunteer time and talent to tutor/mentor kids, and to organize activities at Cabrini Connections. We thank everyone who helps raise the money needed to do this work. Please continue to tell the story of your involvement and our vision. Together we can raise funds needed in 2009 and beyond, and innovate new and more effective ways to influence the decisions and learning habits of the kids who have become part of our family.
No comments:
Post a Comment