BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTEmmanuel Healing TempleSaturday August 11th. 2012

11.00 am to 3.00pm

KIDS LIKE US CAN GROW UP

TO BE US

The Lawndale Community on the Westside of Chicago suffers from high unemployment rates, high foreclosure rates and high crime rates. The median family income is $12,955. This is far below the national poverty level for an average family of 4 people.

Many families in the community cannot afford to the meet basic needs of their families. Studies show that when parents are both socially and economically depressed, children suffer from low self esteem.

Children fall prey to, gangs, drugs, crime, teenage pregnancy, illiteracy, and worthlessness.

The community has to be the driving force to save our children. That is why we have partnered with churches and community groups, to sponsor back to school events. These events raise the level of self esteem in our children.

We show what you can achieve with education, hard work and commitment.

Most of our children don’t identify with historical role models.

We introduce them to people that grew up in their community. These everyday people can be our children's role models. Children can see tangible people from their community that have achieved success. They can see that they have a future, and can grow up to inspire others.

We will get sponsors for food, entertainment, school supplies and book bags. Prizes will be awarded to the children with the best grades by grade level: elementary, high school and college bound. Everything is donated, from stores, business and our corporate sponsors. We call on all sponsors by category. 

Grade school: child with the best grades we ask for a bike. One boy and one girl.

High school: child with the best grades we ask for a home PC.  

College bound: we ask for a lap top. Also all students get school supplies

A little motivation goes a long way. Our programs will bring our motivational

partners. Our Guest speakers will include; Yvonne Spear: COO of Chicago’s Best

Financial Services & Investments. Robert Renteria: Author of From the Barrio

to the Board Room.  Various Guest speakers

THE MESSAGE The message to our children is a simple one. If

you stay in school, apply yourself and have goals and dreams, your education will take you places you would never imagine.

To Quote Dr. Dorothy Height “Greatness is not measured by what a man

or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to

reach his goals”.

 

Fabulous Futures For Our Children

Features of our program, instills self confidence. Advantages of good attitudes, promotes positive grades. Benefits our children see a future and the have respect for

life United communities fight back against opposition. Learning that there are role models beside gangs, Optimistic about where education and life will take them. University visits instead of prison visits Students proud of the community they come from.

We are looking for partners, like you, who can help to send as many kids back to school with the school supplies they need. Our goal is to

reach as many school age students and young adults as possible. Please review the sponsorship levels and join our Team Chicago’s

Best Financial Services & Investments and Austin Community Resource Center. 

  School Supply Supporter - $250.00 in School Supplies

Award Supporter - $ 250.00 to $500.00 Gift card for college bound student

  Tech Supporter - $1,000.00 Computers for 3 Students

  Friend of Education Supporter - $ _____________

  You can also become a supporter by helping us purchase books for our kids. Books

sponsors can give MasterCard, Visa gift cards in any domination.  

Supporters will be recognized on our web site, PR, and newsletter. $5,000.00+ supporters will appear on our letterhead, website and newsletter for one

full year.