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The Chicago Associates Board has 18-25 members consisting of young professionals in the Chicago metropolitan area, ranging in age from 25 to mid 40s. Their primary responsibility is to lead local activities in a manner that will inform, motivate and inspire current and potential Associates Board members, community leaders, strategic partners and stakeholders in the fight to end childhood hunger and to raise awareness and funds to provide more hunger-free weekends to children living with food insecurity in the greater Chicago area.
Each member of the Associates Board will serve as an ambassador to the community and work to support the mission of Blessings in a Backpack to mobilize communities, individuals and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children living with food insecurity.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Meetings and Events: Attend meetings every 6 weeks and participate in 3 major Chicago Associates Board fundraising events throughout the year
- Committees:Executive, Marketing, Corporate, Events, Nominating
- Financial Support:Contribute or secure from other individuals, corporations or foundations the suggested annual contribution of $1,250
For more information, please contact Zoe Devorkin at zoedevorkin@blessingsinabackpack.org
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About Blessings in a Backpack, Inc.
Location:
4121 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207, US
Mission Statement
Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry.
Description
Our Vision:
Every school-aged child in America has the nourishment needed to learn and grow. As a leader in the movement to end childhood hunger, Blessings in a Backpack strives to ensure children do not go hungry on the weekends by empowering individuals and communities to take action.
Why Do We Do It
More than 13 million children in this country are at risk of hunger. The consequences of hunger are much more than a growling stomach. Poor nutrition can result in a weaker immune system, increased hospitalization, lower IQ, shorter attention spans, and lower academic achievement. Federal government programs feed children during the school week, but we also want to ensure they get nutritional meals over the weekend.
How Much Does it Cost?
$150 will feed one child on the weekends for one 36-week school year through the Blessings in a Backpack program. The Results: Nourished Kids Ready to Learn.
Food is an essential building block; in this case, it truly is a blessing, especially to a hungry child!
Visit the Get Involved section of our website to find out how you can help Blessings in a Backpack feed more children.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
135 s. lasalle streetSuite 1921Chicago, IL 60604
DATE POSTED
August 7, 2018
SKILLS
- Fundraising
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Group Facilitation
- Professional Development
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 22
- Meetings are on Mondays every 6 weeks
- Annual give/get of $1,250