I have been involved with YLS since attending a professional networking event in the spring of 2009. At this event, I found out about all of the ways in which YLS interacts with and supports the Chicago community. I was most impressed by the enthusiasm and dedication of YLS members and decided to participate in [...]
As LIVE UNITED Day Approaches, How Will You Give 110%?
‘Back-to-school sale’ signs are beginning to creep into store front windows, yet it’s hard to believe the summer is more than halfway over. But as summer days wind down, United Way is gearing up! For the 2010 Campaign Kick-Off, that is. With LIVE UNITED Day just two weeks away, there’s still a lot to look forward to before Labor Day this year.
United Way and Heartland International Health Center Team Up
A recent study on the nation’s oral health released by the U.S. Surgeon general reported that more than 51 million school hours are lost each year to dental-related illness. United Way recently helped fund a new health facility that will provide a wide range of services from primary care and mental health to dentistry and [...]
The Line That Connects: Developing Chicago’s Latino Leaders
Miguel Navarro is one of many in his big, northeast-side Chicago family. He lives in a big city, attends a big school and walks through endless crowds of students every day. A shy, introverted kid, Miguel felt insecure, unsure about his future and was well on his way to failing out of high school just [...]
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