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Opportunities abound as we head into fall. Kids have the opportunity to start a new school year. And, as you'll read below, we each have the opportunity to make a difference in kids' lives and in the ways in which we and our organizations participate in the community.
Many programs that we've been working on through the summer are now ready for your involvement. AIM High, Best Practices Road Show, the Social Responsibility certificate, and the 2009 Honor Roll applications to name a few. Please take note of the variety of opportunities you have to participate in Companies That Care activities....and join in.
Here's to enjoying each remaining day of summer!
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!
BECOME AN AIM HIGH MENTOR AND/OR SPONSOR
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 Employee volunteers HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED STUDENTS and improve diverse labor pipeline.
Why is AIM High a hit with high school students? Hear directly from them from viewing this 4-minute YouTube video. Why is AIM High a hit with employee mentors?
Here's what one mentor says: "I deeply
believe that we can positively influence our student's lives. I recommend getting involved with
AIM High.
- Because it's a
four year program we're able to really connect with our students and stay
with them through their entire high school journey;
- The time
commitment is manageable. We meet with
the students every four to six weeks and email them in between;
- The team mentoring concept
works well. Although I was originally
skeptical, with everyone's busy schedules, it's good to know there's always other
people who can fill in for you;
- Because this
program directly addresses the educational "potholes" identified in a 2008 University of Chicago study:
- It's a
great way to get to know the people you work with."
Three-hundred (300) students from two Chicago schools are eager to
participate in the Center for Companies That Care mentoring
program. While the ultimate goal is to match every freshman at Urban
Prep and Woodlawn High Schools in Chicago with a corporate mentor, participation
will be limited by the number of mentors and amount of financial
support in place by the start of the 2008-2009 school year.
Students' dreams and their potential are only limited by YOUR participation.Learn more about how you can change the trajectory of a student's life. Call 312.661.1010 or email marcikoblenz@companies-that-care.org.
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BECOMING A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE COMPANY: LOYOLA and COMPANIES THAT CARE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 22-26
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This certificate program addresses one of the most compelling questions
in today's business world: can you be successful AND do good in the
world? Offered in partnership between the Center for Companies That
Care and Loyola's Graduate School of Business, this week-long
seminar will provide the template for how to create a socially
responsible company of any size.
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BEST PRACTICES ROAD SHOW OCTOBER 14th |
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KPMG to Host Chicago Road Show with Guest Speaker, Lori Healey, Mayor Daley's Chief of Staff
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
October 14th
303 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
- Hear why we need to care
- Learn from and share Best Practices with other like-minded companies
- Hear directly from the Mayor's office about the needs of our community and what you can do to participate in meeting those needs
- Meet people with whom you share common interests
We look forward to continuing our string of successful Road Shows and thank KPMG for being a sponsor.
For more information on what promises to be a worthwhile learning and networking opportunity, please click here: Best Practices Road Show or call 312.661.1010.
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HONOR ROLL '09: APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1st |
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Are you a Company That Cares? Do you embrace the 10 Characteristics of a Company That Cares? Do you want to expand your talent pool and shout out your best practices? If so, you'll want to apply to be a Company That Cares Honor Roll company. The Companies That Care Honor Roll is unique. In keeping with our mission that ALL companies be companies that care, we don't limit the number of companies that can be on the Honor Roll. You are only competing against yourself.
And, to see an application, please fill out this request and we'll send you one.
If you are interested in learning more, but unable to participate in either webinar, we'd be happy to speak with you about the process. Just call us at 312.661.1010.
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| DO YOUR SUPPORT CENTER FOR COMPANIES THAT CARE'S MISSION THAT ALL COMPANIES ARE COMPANIES THAT CARE? IF SO, READ ON! |
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 We encourage you to join the Community of Caring. Becoming a member of the Community of Caring not only entitles you to many benefits, but, more importantly, by becoming a member you declare your interest in, and commitment to, making our world a better place to live. The investment is minimal, your vote for caring will be HUGE! Please join our Honor Roll Companies as members of the Community.
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2007-2008 ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE
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Order your Free Center for Companies That Care Annual Report
We want you to know what we've been doing!
Email marcikoblenz@companies-that-care.org to request a copy of our just completed Annual Report.
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