Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Press Release-
In a society that so often focuses on the bleak situation for urban youth, New Life Covenant Church intends to highlight the outstanding potential of youth in the local Humboldt Park community. In collaboration with the Chicago Department of Police, the Chicago Public Schools, and politicians from the 26th Ward, they will be hosting a Youth Summit and Achievement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 from 12:30-2 pm. As a part of this project, 10 students from each of ten local area Chicago Public Schools will be honored for their academic excellence, upon recommendation from their principal.
This effort has support from both Arne Duncan, CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, and Superintendent Jody Weis of the Chicago Police Department, who will feature as guest speakers of this pivotal event. The summit will be held as an open panel discussion for students to ask questions and strategize regarding current solutions and policies for resolving crime and violence amongst urban youth.
During the summit, the honorees will also be challenged to make a commitment to stand against violence and to continue to raise the bar through academic achievement. The summit will be held at the New Life Community Center, located at 2704 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60647.
As a follow-up to the summit, community members are invited to stand in solidarity against violence in the Humboldt Park community. On May 30, local area churches, schools, politicians, and community residents will stand together for another EX 20:13 event. At 6:30 pm, on Friday, May 30th, these groups will gather at local area schools to march and protest against violence. From these locations, groups will march toward the Humboldt Park boathouse where the gathering will conclude with a rally.
Moos: 1711 N. California Ave.
Yates: 1839 N. Richmond Ave.
Chase: 2021 N. Point Ave.
Von Humboldt: 2620 W. Hirsch St.
Stowe: 3444 W. Wabansia Ave.
Funston: 2010 N. Central Park Ave.
Albizu Campos: 2739-41 W. Division Ave.
Clemente: 1147 N. Western Ave.
Aspira: 1711 N. California Ave.
Jose De Diego: 1313 N. Claremont Ave.
Please support the upcoming Ex 20:13 event on May 30, 2008 at 6:30pm by meeting at your local school to march. It is imperative that we “keep the momentum,” and not let this issue of violence go to the wayside. Our response must not just be emotionally driven; it must be a commitment to make a lasting impact on our society.
In a society that so often focuses on the bleak situation for urban youth, New Life Covenant Church intends to highlight the outstanding potential of youth in the local Humboldt Park community. In collaboration with the Chicago Department of Police, the Chicago Public Schools, and politicians from the 26th Ward, they will be hosting a Youth Summit and Achievement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 from 12:30-2 pm. As a part of this project, 10 students from each of ten local area Chicago Public Schools will be honored for their academic excellence, upon recommendation from their principal.
This effort has support from both Arne Duncan, CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, and Superintendent Jody Weis of the Chicago Police Department, who will feature as guest speakers of this pivotal event. The summit will be held as an open panel discussion for students to ask questions and strategize regarding current solutions and policies for resolving crime and violence amongst urban youth.
During the summit, the honorees will also be challenged to make a commitment to stand against violence and to continue to raise the bar through academic achievement. The summit will be held at the New Life Community Center, located at 2704 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60647.
As a follow-up to the summit, community members are invited to stand in solidarity against violence in the Humboldt Park community. On May 30, local area churches, schools, politicians, and community residents will stand together for another EX 20:13 event. At 6:30 pm, on Friday, May 30th, these groups will gather at local area schools to march and protest against violence. From these locations, groups will march toward the Humboldt Park boathouse where the gathering will conclude with a rally.
Moos: 1711 N. California Ave.
Yates: 1839 N. Richmond Ave.
Chase: 2021 N. Point Ave.
Von Humboldt: 2620 W. Hirsch St.
Stowe: 3444 W. Wabansia Ave.
Funston: 2010 N. Central Park Ave.
Albizu Campos: 2739-41 W. Division Ave.
Clemente: 1147 N. Western Ave.
Aspira: 1711 N. California Ave.
Jose De Diego: 1313 N. Claremont Ave.
Please support the upcoming Ex 20:13 event on May 30, 2008 at 6:30pm by meeting at your local school to march. It is imperative that we “keep the momentum,” and not let this issue of violence go to the wayside. Our response must not just be emotionally driven; it must be a commitment to make a lasting impact on our society.
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