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The Chicago Fire Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life throughout Chicagoland by leveraging its resources and expertise in the area of soccer to provide sports-based youth development and direct-service programs to underserved communities.
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At the Chicago Fire, we believe that a true soccer club is one that not only celebrates our sport, but also connects our communities, stands for certain va lues, and makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Community outreach has always been a key piece of our club’s foundation and I’m proud that we’re kn own for our promotion of strong values and commitment to our city. It’s never been clearer that the same tradition, honor, and passion the Fire displays on the field is reflected in the communities we ser ve and our efforts have not gone unnoticed. Last fall, the Chicago Fire Foundation was recognized as the Sport Team of the Year by Beyond Sport. This marks the first time a Major League Soccer Team has was won the honor and places our club’s outstanding ser vice among some of the world’s great sporting organizations. Our donors, players, coaches and staff, fans, and program partners are the keys to our success and help implement our programs to better the lives of the youth in Chicago. As you read the following report, I hope that you, too, are proud of what you helped the Fire achieve over the past year and inspired by what lies ahead. Thank you for your continued commitment to the Chicago Fire Soccer Club and the Chicago Fire Foundation.
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ANDRE W HAUP T M A N Owner and Chair man, Chicago Fire So ccer Club C h air man, Andell Inc . P re sident, Chicago Fire Fo undatio n
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C h i ca g o C h a r ity Challenge 2014 Helping Hand Award 2015 Philanthropy Award 2016 Grand Prize Give Back Award
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B y teachi ng o ur chi l dren t he s ki l l s of teamwo rk, fo cus , di s ci pl i ne, and overco mi ng advers i ty, yo u are teachi ng t hem t he s ki l l s t hey need fo r s uccess i n l i fe.
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C h i c a g o F i r e s t a f f a n d p l a y e r s v o l u n t e e r e d m o r e t h a n 1 , 1 0 0 h o u r s t o l o c a l o r g a n i z a t i o n s , i n c l u d i n g C i t y Ye a r C h i c a g o and Habitat for Humanity, and donated more than 2,000 pieces of equipment through the Passback program.
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Each year, the Chicago Fire Foundation hosts a number of events that allow supporters to interact with the club while financially supporting its programs. These unique and innovative events help expand the Foundation’s reach and build the Fire brand. In 2016, the Chicago Fire Foundation raised more than $350,000.
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ANDREW HAUP TMAN President, Chicago Fire Foundation Owner and Chairman, Chicago Fire Soccer Club Chairman, Andell Inc . KEITH ANDERSSON Vice President, Chicago Fire Foundation, President, Print Butler POLLY BENJAMIN Program Director, British-American Business Council KAM BUCKNER Executive Director, World Sport Chicago MAT T BURNHAM Treasurer, Chicago Fire Foundation, Operating Partner, Kamylon Capital T Y FUJIMURA Owner and Operator, Arami, Entente, SmallBar
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STAFF JESSICA YAVITZ Executive Director
ATUL KHOSLA Chief Operating Officer, Chicago Fire Soccer Club
CRYSTAL HASSINGER Programs and Events Manager
ALLEN ROGOWAY Managing Principal, Cresa Chicago
STEVE JASTROW Events and Development Coordinator
SECTION 8 CHICAGO ED SITAR Manager, Economic Development and Customer Solutions, ComEd KAREN SPINELLI Director of Media and Partnerships, Apple Vacations