The 100
Black Men of Chicago, Inc.
is committed to the growth and development of America’s
youth. Our commitment is reflected in onsite and weekend
mentoring, education initiatives, health and wellness
events, and economic development programs.
One of our flagship programs is our annual College
Scholarship Fair.
In
2003, the 100 Black
Men of Chicago, Inc. hosted its first College
Scholarship Fair achieving stunning success. Each year
since, over 120 colleges and universities have
interacted with nearly 5000 students and parents. To
date over 3,000 students have been offered acceptance
into a college or university. Additionally, over 2000
scholarships have been awarded totaling nearly $8
million to date.
Building on the previous successes, the 100 Black Men of
Chicago, Inc, will host its 5th Annual College
Scholarship Fair on
Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the
University of Illinois
at Chicago Physical Education Building from 10:00 AM to
2:00 PM. If you are a parent, guardian,
guidance counselor, or simply concerned about supporting
the education of our youth, mark you calendar for this
incredible event. It has truly been life changing for
many aspiring students.
With the support and contribution of parents, civic
leaders, community partners, and corporate sponsors, we
are striving to continue fulfilling our mission to
enhance the lives of young people and their communities
in the Chicagoland area.
Please take a moment to view our website. If you share
our passion and desire to make a difference in the
community, feel free to contact us about involvement.
For your convenience you may also make a financial
contribution to our programs using our online PayPal
facility.
Thanks for
visiting us,