Back to scholl

1. KIDS LIKE US
CAN GROW UP
TO BE US
BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
Emmanuel Healing Temple
Saturday August 11th. 2012
11.00 am to 3.00pm

2.  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.

3.  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.

4.  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.

5.  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.

6.  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

7.  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

8.  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”.

9.  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.

10.  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.
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 School Supply Supporter - $250.00 in School Supplies
 Award Supporter - $ 250.00 to $500.00
 Gift card for college bound student
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 Tech Supporter - $1,000.00 Computers for 3 Students
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 Friend of Education Supporter - $ _____________
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 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.
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 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.
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