Mission Statement To improve the quality of life enhance educational opportunities particularly African-Americans throughout the Greater Chicago. Value Statement The 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. is the premier volunteering youth service organization, mentoring African-American youth throughout the Greater Chicago area. We seek to serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing our diverse talents to create environments where our children are motivated to achieve, and to empower our people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve. History and Purpose 100 Black Men of Chicago was formed in November 1994 and subsequently incorporated in December 1995 by a group of men who shared a common goal of providing youth with educational and mentoring opportunities, with particular emphasis on young African-American males. It is a prominent chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., that includes 116 chapters in the United States and abroad. We are comprised of a dynamic, diverse, and dedicated all-volunteer group of men who share a common desire to improve the chances of success for young people. Members touch lives of thousands of young people and the broader community by establishing robust programs that address four fundamental areas: Mentoring, Education, Health and Wellness, and Economic Development. A key objective of our outreach is closing the achievement gap between African-Americans youth and their peers in the following areas: academics, health, and wealth accumulation. Members serve as strong forces and role models for overcoming cultural and financial obstacles that can limit the achievements of African-American Youth.
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Mentoring
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he 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. is comprised of African-American men who were able to traverse the path from adolescence to adulthood to become educated, successful and professional men of color. Our members have a unique insight into the challenge faced by AfricanAmerican males, and are models of accountability in their communities. We serve as a bridge to help AfricanAmerican youth span the canyon between adolescence and young adulthood. We employ a “mentor-network” or “mentor team” model that exposes mentees to the diverse group of men, opinions, and points of view in our organization. Members begin as volunteers, demonstrating a willingness to roll up their sleeves and work. All volunteers go through a background check and series of interviews before becoming a member. Members are training in “Mentoring the 100 Way”, a patented training program developed by the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. after years of mentoring experiences. The weekly mentoring calendar follows the school year from September to May. Programs meet on Saturdays from 9AM - 12PM and Tuesdays from 3PM-5PM. We host multiple locations on the Southside, Westside, South Suburbs, and Western Suburbs to be convenient to both the mentors and mentees.
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he College Scholarship Fair (CSF) is the signature event of the 100 Black Men of Chicago (100 BMC). Over the past eleven years, the CSF has evolved into the premier event of its type in the Midwest. The CSF caters to students from Chicago, surrounding suburbs, downstate Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, and Missouri. During its tenure hosting the CSF, participating colleges and universities have provided millions in scholarships and grants with thousands of college acceptances to participating high school students. Kicking off the College Scholarship Fair weekend is our invitation only Honors Student Reception (HSR). This event provides a unique opportunity for high achieving students and their families. Given the quality of the colleges, universities, and students involved, the HSR has quickly the most anticipated evening of college-recruiting season. The HSR brings together 250 of the best prepared students with 40 of the most selective colleges from across the United States. Students that attend this event average a minimum 3.3 grade point average and 23 on the ACT. College recruiters come to this event understanding the students that they meet will have many choices of where to attend college, and know that presentation of generous scholarships and financial aid packages are necessary to compete for these students. Over this time, 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc., has invested considerable time and effort toward implementing programming designed to help close the achievement gap in academics between African-American youth and other ethnic groups. A cornerstone of this effort is a college prep initiative, launched to address the quality and quantity of information and resources made available to parents and youth who aspire to go to college. These young people have the desire to pursue higher education, but often lack the access to opportunities to become better prepares, acquire necessary funding, or to participate in college preparatory programs that would make them better candidates for college acceptance. Some programs sponsored by the 100 BMC include: college campus visitations, specialized tutoring, and workshops featuring how to prepare for and fund a college education.
Annual Benefit & Awards Gala
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he 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc., presents each year a fundraising gala, designed to raise funds for the programs we provide to the students we mentor. This event allows us to showcase the students who have participated in our programs, giving them an opportunity to connect and network with professionals related to fields for which they are studying. This gives our sponsors a clear summary of how their dollars are spent and the investment that they continue to make in the lives of those students within our urban communities. It also represents an elegant evening of entertainment, while recognizing the contributions of significant civic, political or religious leaders, who have influenced change to improve the human condition of those in need of vital educational and social services.
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100 Entrepreneur Development Series
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he 100 Black Men of Chicago Entrepreneur Development Series (100 EDS) provides educational forum for men and women active in building area businesses. 100 EDS host practical and targeted business management workshops that help small business owners further develop needed skills to grow their businesses. Participants will have business advise available to them by professionals who are dedicated to help them expand and develop strategies and plans for growth tailored to their markets. 100 EDS will help participants to understand how to advance their business efforts with the most up-todate knowledge and approaches to key corporate and government entities. Workshop speakers will be skilled and successful business leaders from across the Greater Chicago Area. Corporate partners will provide knowledge on how to grow and advance businesses using technologies and business services of today’s markets.
Holiday Toy Drive
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The goal of the program is to foster an environment where entrepreneurship and innovation are nurtured. This program will encourage a spirit of new interactions and connections that should create new insights and lead to more collaborative partnerships by building impactful and sustainable companies.
he 100 Black Men of Chicago conducts our Annual Holiday Toy Drive that raises thousands of dollars in toys and donations. The funds are used to buy additional toys and personal necessities for women and children in homeless shelters, community outreach and community health centers such as Woodlawn East & Community Neighbour, Clara’s House, Grand Families, PLCCA, Lighthouse Youth Center, LaRabida Hospital, Near North Health Service Corporation, Pacific Garden Mission, Ronald McDonald Children House, South Suburban PADS, and Windows of Opportunity. Recent corporate sponsors of our Annual Toy Drive include State Farm, Walmart, Coca-Cola, Illinois Lottery and Prudential. Through the efforts of the 100 Black Men of Chicago, the Annual Toy Drive generates toys and other personal necessities to over 1,000 families during the holiday season.
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Why Partner With the “100”?
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he 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc., is comprised of local and regional stakeholders and decision makers in business, government, and the community. We are a local organization with national reach. We are one of 116 chapters spread across the United States, Caribbean and the United Kingdom. The greater Chicagoland area is the third largest city in the country and a target market for a host of companies and organizations looking to grow and strengthen their brand. • • • • • •
We have a solid reputation, a growing database of parents, community leaders and businesses with whom we communicate regularly, and a website that allows us to feature our business partners, programs and upcoming events. We have solid media partnerships with Chicago television and radio stations that allow our voices to be heard throughout the region with millions of viewers and listeners.
Help Build On Our Success To mentor hundreds of students in the City of Chicago, Southern and Western Suburbs. To provide avenues and open doors for achievement and success for young people. To give practical, business, and community knowledge to enhance their daily lives. To support a platform of positive reinforcement and a “‘I Can Do All Things” attitude. To create exceptional experiences in the lives of young
Our Sponsors Title Partner
Presenting Partner
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Corporate Partners
Media Partners
Corporate Sponsor Level Title Partner $75,000
Platinum Partner $50,000
Gold Partner $25,000
Silver Partner $15,000
Bronze Partner $10,000
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Logo displayed in rotation on big screens at the Annual College Scholarship Fair
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Attendance at Centers of Influence Reception, Annual College Scholarship Fair and Annual Gala
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Corporate Partner $6,000
Title Sponsor at the Annual College Scholarship Fair, Honors Reception, Holiday Toy Drive and Annual Gala Listed As Presenting Sponsor In All Media Broadcast, Press Releases and Print Promotions for The Annual College Scholarship Fair, Honors Reception, Holiday Toy Drive, and The Annual Gala Co-Branded on all Correspondence for Annual College Scholarship Fair Letter Of Acknowledgement In Annual Report Opportunity To Participate With 100 BMC Representatives On Area Radio Or TV Interviews Promoting The Annual College Scholarship Fair Logo On Collateral /Marketing Materials Invitation to 100 BMC Annual Summit Speaking Opportunity at a Major Event (The Annual College Scholarship Fair, Holiday Toy Drive, and The Annual Gala) Recognition in The Annual College Scholarship Fair Resource Guide Table at The Annual College Scholarship Fair to Promote your Companies Community involve ment, Products and Services Signage dispalyed at the Annual College Scholarship Fair Recognition On The “100� Website With Link Recognition In Annual Gala Program
Intership for Pathways to Success Volunteer for employee at programs and events
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Sponsorship Form Name Title Company Address City State Zip
Please select from the following: ___ Title Partner
$75,000
___ Silver Partner
$15,000
___ Platinum Partner
$50,000
___ Bronze Parner
$10,000
___ Gold Partner
$25,000
___ Corporate Partner
$6,000
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Name as it appears on the credit card Card # Exp. Date: Signature: All checks must be made payable to: 100 Black Men of Chicago. Our tax exemption identification number is 36-4104895. If your corporation needs an invoice prior to submission for your payment, or if you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Jeff Douglas at 312-550-7224 or jeff.douglas@100bmc.org Please return all correspondence to: 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. 3473 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Suite 206 Chicago, IL 60616 Website: www.100bmc.org Email: admin@100bmc.org Twitter: @100BMC Facebook: 100 Black Men of Chicago
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