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Dear JA
Supporter,
The
summer heat wave is quickly upon us, and as we finish another school year, we
thank you for all that you've done to help us reach Chicago area youth with
JA's economic education programs - we're on track to reach over 390,000
students before the end of the school year!
Due to
your generous financial support and volunteerism, JA is wrapping up
the last few classroom lessons and the entire school year on a powerful note,
sustaining our youth and creating a solid foundation for years to come. As we
all know, pleasant and warm Chicago days only last so long - but here at JA,
we're preparing students with the knowledge and skills needed to make the leap
from "summer break" to "coffee break" with ease. The financial literacy and
work readiness skills young people gain through JA will empower them with the
strength, stability, and tools to thrive in today's uncertain economic
conditions.
All too
often, spring and summer days fade from memory as soon as winter nears, but
your support in helping local students become capable, successful adults will
benefit them their entire lives. So whether you're a volunteer, educator, board member,
contributor, or program partner, your participation this school
year has been greatly appreciated!
We sincerely hope you will continue to
join us in our mission, helping prepare youth for adulthood success! Sincerely,
Sandy Daffé
President, Junior Achievement of Chicago
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JA Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to Local Graduates
Kids dream of college in different ways: while some may
see it as an excuse to move far away or escape from their parents, many view a
post-secondary education as a gateway to prepare for exciting fields that they
can enter in adulthood.
Yet, sadly, even today, some see it as just that - a dream
unlikely to reach fruition - as many students don't have the financial means to
reach college or the mindset and preparation to see its true value.
 At JA, our belief in the importance of pursuing post-secondary
education has led us to infuse our programs with a strong emphasis on the
benefits and success that come with staying in school. We're doing all we can to show students from a
young age that their education is within reach, and that it has a huge impact
on their adulthood success!
To make some of these college dreams a reality, on May 12th,
JA Chicago took time to reward 22 outstanding students for their high school
success and for their ability to master the concepts of JA's programs to reach
their goals. We gave out these scholarships to help local young people get
all that they can from their college experience, providing almost $100,000 to
help further their education.
Visit our website to read more about some of our impressive 2010 scholarship and award recipients, or
view pictures from the day.
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JA's Day at the Races Hits the Trifecta!
JA's
16th annual "Day at the Races" was held at Arlington Park on Thursday, May 20th, 2010. From the first call
of the trumpet to an exciting photo finish on the last race, the day
was a resounding success.
More
than 400 people attended this exciting event, which raised over $145,000 for
JA! Because of these efforts, over 9,000 students will now benefit from JA's
financial literacy, economic education and workforce readiness programs!
We'd
like to thank all who attended and contributed - you truly helped JA reach the
"winner's circle!" To see the full list of
the event sponsors and the great items donated for our live and
silent auctions, view the official 2010 program book, or visit our
Facebook page to see pictures from the day.
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JA's Wine Tasting Celebrates "La Dolce Vita"!
JA's economic education programs are the usual means by which we open doors to a promising future for Chicago youth; at a recent event, however, it was a corkscrew that was the key to our success! JA's Central Division Board recently held the 6th Annual Wine Tasting on April 29th at Tishman Speyer to support JA programs taking place within the city.
Just as many fine wines are bottled on site, JA staff did everything possible in-house to make the afternoon a sparkling success. For the first time, JA was able to hold its event at an empty space, filling it with donated furniture, food, wine, and lighting, to ensure a majority of proceeds directly benefit JA classrooms. Students from different organizations even provided the decorations, designing banners that revealed how much JA means to them.
Over 260 people attended and toasted JA Chicago while sampling different wines and reconnecting with friends (see event pictures). Guests lived "la dolce vita," being escorted through a tasting journey of various Italian wines in the capable hands of Sommelier
Kristin Milles. In between sips, guests checked out some of the amazing auction items that were designed to please any palate. These included comedy and theater tickets, restaurant and wine packages, and even sports memorabilia from professional athletes like Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane.
In great wine, many complex flavors unite to create a bold and lasting impression - similarly, many came together to organize and support this wonderful event, which raised over $15,000 for JA programs. Cheers to all those who helped make this event possible!
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Connect with JA!
Stay connected with JA of Chicago and see what is happening
as we continue to teach local students about the importance of
entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness, and
share in their success.
 
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Other Ways to Support JA Programs
Whether you use your Discover Card for groceries, travel
or entertainment, all your purchases will feel a little sweeter
when you direct your Cashback Bonus to JA because
Discover will add an additional 20% to your Cashback Bonus
donation. You spend. We all win.
 Find out how to donate through
Discover's
charitable Cashback
program!
JA and Papa John's have developed a partnership to deliver a
little something extra when you order online! It's easy! Visit
www.papajohns.com to order online, click "Online Specials"
to find the "JA Coupon" and continue your order.
It's that simple to raise money for JA!
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