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The Village Foundation Leadership Program

New Office 840 E. 87th Street Suite A-10 Chicago, IL


*Monthly Meeting (3rd Saturday of every month)
Time 12-3pm

What's Next: July 18th All Male trip to Michigan (Univ of Michigan)

                       July 31st Car Wash Fundraiser hosted by Teen Leaders  
                       10am - 3pm 840 E. 87th St. (Back of Bldg.)
      
                      August 1st Alumni & Members BBQ @ Office 2-6pm
                    
                      August 15th First 2009-2010 Village Leader Meeting


Contact: Kamilah Jarvis 773-750-0461 for more info

Congratulations Rodney
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Illinois State Business Plan Winner will soon compete in NY City. He attends Moorehouse College

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Programs

 

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM  

  • Scholarships awarded annually to post-secondary students.
  • Scholarship recipients must maintain a “B” average, mentor and complete internship.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS

  • All Scholarship Recipients will mentor a student elementary school 
  • Men of Destiny (H.S. Males)

READING PROGRAM 

Primary focus will be to develop reading programs and activities in K - 3 grade classrooms.  The program promotes students meeting and exceeding national reading standards upon completion of 3rd gr.

 

SEMINAR SERIES/COLLEGE PREP

 I.College & Career Planning”

Ø      How do you choose a career?

Ø      Is the university for me?

Ø      How do you research a university or career?

Ø      Who’s paying for college?

 

II.  College Funding 101”

Ø      It’s never too early or too late to $AVE!

Ø      Learn educational investment options!

Ø      How do you find scholarships?

Ø      Cashing in on Extra-curricular activities!

Ø            Financial Aid “The Myth & The Truth”

(All seminars should be scheduled 2-3 weeks in advance)

 

Village Leaders

Ø            Village Leaders (Student Members Mentor & Leadership Program)

Ø            Receive College Prep Seminars at Monthly Meeting

Ø            Students assist and implementing planning for college tour & youth summit

Ø            Students devote time doing community service through out the year

 

ANNUAL COLLEGE TOURS

Ø            Open to 6th – 12th Grade students who have an interest in learning more about the college experience.

 

Contact us today to become a member or participate in one of our wonderful programs call or email us today.

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