Sat, Jul 27
|Sherman Park, Chicago
Trunk Party (for essay contest winners & their guests ONLY)
Submit an essay by June 5th (details below) for the chance to receive a college-supply trunk or $100 gift card! Winners, along with their family & friends, are invited to join us for a celebration party with snacks. Come socialize with other youth of Chicago and celebrate your accomplishments!
Time & Location
Jul 27, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sherman Park, Chicago, 1301 W 52nd St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Guests
About the event
Submit an essay by June 5th (details below) for the chance to receive a college-supply trunk (for students going to college) or $100 gift card (for students choosing an alternative path)! The 10 chosen winners, along with their family & friends, are invited to join us for a celebration party with snacks & beverages. Come socialize with other youth of Chicago and celebrate your accomplishments, together! Students who have attended our previous workshops or June 29th event will recieve additional points towards their essay submission for each workshop attended.
Essay details:
- Topic: Describe the benefits of diversity in education, workplaces, and/or communities
- 300-500 words
- Deadline: June 5th
- Submit essays to: therisefoundationofillinois@gmail.com
- Contest is open to all Graduating High School CPS/Charter High School seniors going to college/university, or alternative candidates who must provide proof of acceptance to either army or trade school.