FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2011 Contact: Elizabeth Weber (office) 312-251-9912 (cell) 815-252-6490 Email: [email protected] Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago to Host Anti-Violence Rally Organization estimates more than 1,000 students to be in attendance CHICAGO — With summer just around the corner, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC) will be hosting the Youth Against Violence March on Friday, May 27. The rally will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Logan Square Club, 3228 W. Palmer St. The organization hopes to bring awareness to the increasing problem of youth and gang- related violence during the summer. “Around this time of the year, we see a spike in youth violence and gang initiations,” said John Stephan, Club Director of the Logan Square Boys & Girls Club. The rally also is sponsored by The Miracle Center, a Christian-based organization that uses the performing arts to help youth and their families, and Cease Fire, a national public health strategy that aims to reduce community violence. The Miracle Center will present live performances, including skits and storytelling that contain anti-violence themes. Dr. Gary Slutkin, Executive Director of Cease Fire, will be a guest speaker. The event also will include live music, dancing, motivational speakers, a poster competition, raffle prizes, and food. More than 1,000 students from participating schools are expected to attend the rally. “This is a collaborative effort on both our part and the surrounding communities to ensure we provide a safe and positive environment for our youth this summer.” Stephan said. Additional sponsors include Street Smart, the YMCA, Chicago Public Schools, No Idle Hands, Healthy Hermosa Coalition and Allstate. VISUALS: • 1,000 youth rallying against violence • Youth performances: skits, poetry readings, break dancers • Performing artists: Boogie Down Productions, St. Bagu, DJ Choco • Guest speaker Dr. Gary Slutkin

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Page 1: Press release: Boys & Girls Club Anti-Violence Rally

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 26, 2011

Contact:Elizabeth Weber(office) 312-251-9912(cell) 815-252-6490Email: [email protected]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago to Host Anti-Violence RallyOrganization estimates more than 1,000 students to be in attendance

CHICAGO — With summer just around the corner, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC) will be hosting the Youth Against Violence March on Friday, May 27. The rally will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Logan Square Club, 3228 W. Palmer St. The organization hopes to bring awareness to the increasing problem of youth and gang-related violence during the summer.

“Around this time of the year, we see a spike in youth violence and gang initiations,” said John Stephan, Club Director of the Logan Square Boys & Girls Club.

The rally also is sponsored by The Miracle Center, a Christian-based organization that uses the performing arts to help youth and their families, and Cease Fire, a national public health strategy that aims to reduce community violence. The Miracle Center will present live performances, including skits and storytelling that contain anti-violence themes. Dr. Gary Slutkin, Executive Director of Cease Fire, will be a guest speaker.

The event also will include live music, dancing, motivational speakers, a poster competition, raffle prizes, and food. More than 1,000 students from participating schools are expected to attend the rally.

“This is a collaborative effort on both our part and the surrounding communities to ensure we provide a safe and positive environment for our youth this summer.” Stephan said.

Additional sponsors include Street Smart, the YMCA, Chicago Public Schools, No Idle Hands, Healthy Hermosa Coalition and Allstate.

VISUALS:• 1,000 youth rallying against violence• Youth performances: skits, poetry readings, break dancers• Performing artists: Boogie Down Productions, St. Bagu, DJ Choco• Guest speaker Dr. Gary Slutkin

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###About Boys & Girls Clubs of ChicagoBoys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC), a charter member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America strives to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, BGCC provides services through 15 locations. Clubs are filled every day with an average daily attendance of 2,300 children at any given time. For more information, please visit www.bgcc.org or call 312-235-8000.

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