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29th Annual Reach for Excellence Awards Gala Week OF GIVING


REACH FOR EXCELLENCE VIRTUAL GALA WEEK OF GIVING CONTINUES

MEF supporters have pledged $50,000 in matching donations for any contribution that comes through before Nov. 2nd, doubling any contribution between now and Sunday!

 
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
  • Watch the video of the Gala - Help pay respect to our honorees and students during the virtual event streamed here and on YouTube.

  • Make a donation - Use the donate button here or text MEFGala to 76278. MEF donors have pledged $50,000 in matching gifts for MEF’s Week of Giving (Oct. 26-Nov. 1), doubling the value of your gift!
    Additionally, checks can be mailed to:
    Midtown Educational Foundation
    718 S. Loomis St. Chicago, IL 60607

  • Sponsor our event - Sponsors will get recognition on our website and social media during the event as well as after.

  • Spread the word on social media! - Please share our posts and videos with your network to let people know about this impactful fundraiser.

  • Couldn’t make it to the Live Event? No Problem. The video of the Gala will remain online below for MEF’s Week of Giving, Monday, Oct. 26th-Sunday, Nov. 2nd, 2020. Check it out and continue sharing it all week!

MEF Virtual Gala

1,000,000.00
830,414.00
 
29th Annual Reach for Excellence Awards Gala

Benefiting the Midtown Center for boys and Metro Achievement center for girls

 

HONORING

 
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John J. Conroy, Jr.

Principal and Former Global Chair, Baker McKenzie

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Harry M. Jansen Kraemer, Jr.

Executive Partner, Madison Dearborn Partners

Professor, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management

 

Metro High School Freshman, Taylor, talks about the importance and impact of Metro's Character Education classes for her as well as kids from unstable homes.


SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

HOST - $50,000

BENEFACTOR - $25,000

PREMIER - $10,000

SPONSOR - $5,000

INDIVIDUAL RESERVATION- FREE!

While we are offering this year's event free of charge, we hope that viewers will give generously if they are able. And don’t forget to help us spread the word!


CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT TO MIDTOWN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Please mail to:
Midtown Educational Foundation
c/o Michele Olsen
718 s Loomis
Chicago, IL 60607

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Terry Sullivan with questions regarding this year's event.


Earlier Event: September 14
Step Up for the Kids - Walkathon