LUNCH WITH A LEADER 2020
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The Support Group (TSG) is a (501c3) nonprofit organization servicing Chicagoland under-served youth from diverse backgrounds and communities since 1989. TSG provides youth with invaluable experiences that will assist them in reaching their full potential, while arming them with tools and skills needed to matriculate prepare them for post-secondary education, the workforce and beyond. The Support Group is the brain-child of the Executive Director, Bennie Henry. The Support Group has touched thousands of lives over the years. In 2019 it will be 30 years of service in the Chicagoland community.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The Support Group is to create an overall balance that affords unlimited opportunities for young men and women to excel and succeed. This is accomplished through educational programs, team-building activities, athletic programs which enhance critical thinking skills, and character building. Our goal is to ensure that youth become productive citizens.
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The Lunch with a Leader initiative affords students 7th -12th grade the opportunity to network with key businesses, faith based and community leaders. The objectives for the students are
➢ Build and enhance leadership skills ➢ Improve communication skills ➢ Acquire networking skills ➢ Obtain career advice
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EVENT DETAILS Thursday, February 13, 2020 & Thursday, February 27, 2020
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Student Testimonials “This program has helped us teach others how to develop change in our communities.” Kenwood Academy
“My experience from Lunch with a Leader was amazing.”
Julian High School
“I really loved it because I saw many people that looked like me that wanted to do great things in life.” Brooks College Prep
“I got something that motivated me and pushed me to continue to pursue my goals.” Prosser Academy
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Leader Testimonials “They (youth) are giving me insight about today instead of me thinking back in the day.”
“We believe in the up-tapped passion of every Chicago teen and happy to be at everything that celebrates that.”
-Alderman Carrie Austin
-After School Matters
“I was really impressed and surprised with the many goals and dreams that the students had.”
“It has been a phenomenal thing being here with me growing up in Chicago now working and helping supporting young people.”
-Jennifer Nowak Chicago Cubs
-Keith Richards Walmart
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Sponsorship Opportunities Title Sponsor - $25,000 Company logo placement on TSG website Home webpage Lunch with a Leader webpage Company name/logo included in program book, all press materials, and social media sites. Signage featuring company name/logo displayed prominently throughout event
Opportunity for corporate representative to make opening remarks Individual Photo Opportunity Corporate Representative to host table of students Opportunity to provide branded giveaway items Logo imprinted on bags. Logo imprinted on t-shirt, priority branding.
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Sponsorship Opportunities Silver Sponsor - $15,000
Company logo placement on TSG website with link to your company’s web page.
Company logo placement in Lunch with a Leader Program Book Signage featuring company name/logo displayed Corporate Representative to host table of students Group Photo Opportunity Opportunity to provide branded giveaway items Logo imprinted on promotional material Logo imprinted on t-shirt, secondary branding
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Sponsorship Opportunities Bronze Sponsor – $5,000
Company logo placement in Lunch with a Leader Program Book Signage featuring company name/logo displayed Corporate Representative to host table of students Opportunity to provide branded giveaway items (additional costs may apply)
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Deliverables and Anticipated Outcomes The goal of Lunch With A Leader is to ensure that students receive an invaluable experience, acquire meaningful skills and career advice. The program’s impact will be proven by:
Student’s active participation and engagement in program activities
Measurable improvement in student’s grades
Student’s progress in pursuing higher education (research colleges, complete applications for admission, apply for financial aid, etc.)
Student’s progress in employment preparation activities (resume writing, interviewing skills, etc.)
Level of student’s interaction with mentor
Content and composition of student’s essay
Growth in maturity (approach with peers and adults, problem-solving, critical thinking etc.)
Student’s ability to address an audience (presentation skills)
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For More Information Contact Bennie Henry The Support Group bhenry@thesupportgroup.org 773-919-9979
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