tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63977600234406383712011-07-30T19:06:31.171-07:00MGR Foundation NewsThe MGR Foundation is committed to overcoming social and educational barriers and creating innovative programs that positively impact our communities.
Based in Chicago and Pittsburgh, the MGR Foundation News blog features stories and highlights from across our program sites.
To learn more about our programs, please visit www.mgrf.orgThe MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-90147359718646352342009-08-05T08:28:00.000-07:002009-08-12T09:13:40.146-07:00TEAM M3 - 135 Team M3 Students & 85 Mentors Finish the Rock ‘N’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon CHICAGO, IL, August 5, 2009 – On Sunday, August 2nd, 135 students and 85 adult mentors from MGR Foundation’s Health and Well-being program, Team M3, successfully completed the Rock’n’Roll Chicago Half Marathon. These students and their adult mentors achieved an exceptional life goal by crossing the finish line after 13.1 miles in the inaugural Rock’n’Roll Chicago Half Marathon. This major The MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-77819584092122924542009-07-08T14:55:00.000-07:002009-07-08T14:58:15.183-07:00Silence the Violence Peace Rally - July 21st 2009 - Pittsburgh's Market SquareSave the date for our 3rd annual Peace Rally! Students from all over Pittsburgh will be coming together to speak out about violence in the community. Hear what they have to say on July 21st in Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh! The Pre-Rally Extravaganza is from 12:30-1:30, the performances are from 1:30-3:00. Everyone is welcome!Want to participate? Youth ages 10-20 are invited to showcase art The MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-3621579543020553262009-02-18T12:57:00.000-08:002009-02-18T13:12:11.604-08:00MGRF - 20/30 Club of Chicago Supports the MGR FoundationThe 20/30 Club of Chicago has been an amazing supporter of the MGR Foundation's work and mission as we both aim to support underserved children in Chicago.Several fundraising events will feature the MGR Foundation as the beneficiary. We hope all our friends, supporters and volunteers will join us for these upcoming events.Wine & Art Party – Friday, February 27A night of contemporary art with an The MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-15054306784458285462009-01-16T11:02:00.000-08:002009-02-18T13:09:07.155-08:00TEAM M3 - Arne Duncan mentions Team M3 during Senate Confirmation HearingAs the CEO of Chicago Public Schools, Arne Duncan has been an esteemed supporter of Team M3~Chicago Student MentorRun acknowledging the incredible developmental and health benefits training for and completing the Chicago Marathon with an adult mentor can bring Chicago Public high school students.In an October letter to all Chicago Public high school principals encouraging their participation in The MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-14742982175114090232008-10-02T14:23:00.000-07:002008-11-24T14:35:33.284-08:00TEAM M3 - October 2008 - US Department of Justice Awards the MGR Foundation's Team M3 a $376,705 Latino Youth Mentoring GrantThe US Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs has awarded the MGR Foundation’s Team M3~Chicago Student MentorRun with $376,705 over 3 years as part of their Latino Youth Mentoring Program grant. The DOJ OJJDP’s Latino Youth Mentoring program is aimed at preventing gang participation and violence by offering an alternative that fulfills developmental adolescent needs and reducing or The MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-60244055798440373432008-10-02T14:01:00.000-07:002008-11-24T14:35:48.302-08:00TEAM M3 - September 2008 - Chicago Sun Times ArticleReady to Go the DistanceStudents from 3 schools right on course as they prepare for the run of their livesby Tina AkourisFeatured in the Chicago Sun-Times, 9/28/08, Sports 53AJose Hernandez didn't just learn how to train for a marathon when he joined Team M3 in his senior year at Foreman. He learned a lot more."They gave me the idea that a marathon is a lot like life," said Hernandez, 20, now a The MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-28238743729962993362008-10-01T11:34:00.000-07:002008-11-21T11:39:11.278-08:00TEAM M3 - September 2008 - Chicago Athlete's Active Kids FeatureChicago Athlete's Active Kids - Team M3, MGR Foundation's Mentoring Marathon.Click here for full story. The MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-81121600565357106082008-10-01T11:24:00.000-07:002008-11-21T11:29:05.559-08:00TEAM M3 - June 2008 - Nike Pledges Long-term SupportNike, Inc. pledges long-term support for the MGR Foundation’s youth running and mentoring program, Team M3~Chicago Student MentorRunClick here for full story. The MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-47345061849460814242008-10-01T10:56:00.000-07:002008-11-21T11:23:27.784-08:00MURALS Silence the Violence Peace Rally in Pittsburgh's Market Square - PRESSVideo Coverage of Peace Rally byThe Pittsburgh ChannelKDKA Pittsburgh Post GazettePrint Coverage of Peace Rally byPittsburgh Post-Gazette WDUQ (Pittsburgh NPR) Pittsburgh's City Paper Pittsburgh Trib ReviewNew Pittsburgh Courier The MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-86521046663217519912008-10-01T09:29:00.000-07:002008-11-24T14:35:21.742-08:00DuSABLE - Polk Bros. Foundation awards the MGR Foundation a $150,000 grant in support of community schools.March 2007Polk Bros. Foundation awards the MGR Foundation with a three-year, $150,000 grant in support of community schools.The MGR Foundation, in partnership with the Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine and Bronzeville Scholastic Institute at the DuSable Campus, have been awarded a major, three-year grant by the Polk Bros. Foundation, in order to establish, and maintain, a The MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-63716942198553869942008-10-01T09:12:00.000-07:002008-11-24T14:34:22.544-08:00MURALS Silence the Violence Peace Rally in Pittsburgh's Market Square200 youngsters rally in Market Square to silence the violenceWednesday, July 23, 2008By Joe Smydo, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteFourteen-year-old Gabrielle Stolich's contribution to the peace movement was a poem titled "A Shut Mouth Won't Get Fed."Some of her peers spoke through banners, dance and song yesterday during a Market Square rally that invited students to decry violence with art."There are The MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-23803416168903743322008-09-22T14:26:00.000-07:002008-09-22T14:30:34.330-07:00PRESS ARCHIVE - Summer 2007 - Art Imitating LifeArt Imitating LifeA new art project at Hill House-based Mission Discovery helps kids see the alternatives to anger and violence. Carnegie Magazine - Summer 2007Click Here for the Full StoryThe MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-85858366456106539732008-09-22T14:13:00.000-07:002008-09-22T14:29:59.390-07:00PRESS ARCHIVE - 05/31/07 - MGR Foundation to Broadcast Stories of the HomelessMGR Foundation to Broadcast Stories of the HomelessLawndale News - May 31st 2007Click here for full storyThe MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-33245256246638931682008-09-22T13:10:00.000-07:002008-09-22T14:22:06.783-07:00PRESS ARCHIVE - 03/19/2007 - Polk Bros. Foundation awards the MGR Foundation with a three-year, $300,000 grant in support of community schools.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2007Contact for the MGR Foundation:Martin Aramburu, Director of Programs773/313-0075info@mgrf.orgmgrf.org Polk Bros. Foundation awards the MGR Foundation with a three-year, $300,000 grant in support of community schools. The MGR Foundation, in partnership with the Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine and Bronzeville Scholastic Institute at the The MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397760023440638371.post-80364293911163465922008-09-01T10:48:00.000-07:002008-11-21T10:52:47.632-08:00PRESS ARCHIVE - October 2006 - We Did It! Team M3 – beyond the finish line Completes the LaSalle Bank Chicago MarathonWe Did It! Team M3 – beyond the finish line Completes the LaSalle Bank Chicago MarathonClick here for full story.The MGR Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360082098517484308noreply@blogger.com