Okay, our deliveries have been made to the various schools and many thousands of children have some brand new supplies to get them off to a great start in the school year. So the job's done, right? In terms of getting the supplies to where they are needed, yes, but, we have an exciting array of events, fundraisers and various initiatives right around the corner.
So, here are some of our plans going forward. We would love to have you participate in as many of them as possible. Should be fun!
Sept. 16: The Hinsdale Central High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team is conducting its Fifth Annual KICK event (Kick it in for Chicago Kids). This is a tremendous soccer-tennis team event. For details on entering or to see what you can do to be a part of it just give me a holler.
Friday, October 19: Our Fifth Annual Habitat for Humanity/Schools Count Corp Chili Dinner from 4:30 pm to 7:00 just prior to the start of the HC - York home football game.
Oct. 22-Nov.9: Our Second Annual Winter Coat Drive to assist Chicago area students. New and used coats (but clean and in great condition) are needed along with mittens and gloves. Our goal is to collect 1,000 coats. Delivery will be the week before Thanksgiving, making the holiday a warm and thankful time!
Contact Dick Flesher at 630-863-6035 or email me at rich219@comcast.net to take part.
Feb./March 2013: We will hold our Donor/Volunteer Dinner at a time to be arranged in the next few weeks. The event will be held at Hinsdale Central High School from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. It's a free dinner and a chance to hear a special guest. It's also a wonderful time to share in the accomplishments of so many like-minded and caring people.
March 2013: Our annual bowling event will take place on either the second or third Friday of the month. This is a wonderful time to have some fun and raise some money for the coming year. We'll hit the lanes from 3:30 pm to 6:00 at Willowbrook Bowl on Plainfield Rd. in Willowbrook, IL. More details to follow.
These are but a few events that will take place in the coming months. Many more are sure to be added. We look forward to working together to help children who really want to learn.
Thanks,
Dick
Friday, August 17, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
One Program at a Time
Music instruments and music programs are a huge expense but, as many of you well know, for many children music is both a delight and quite essential. By the way, music ought to be a critical component of any decent education.
This past spring we were able to provide 25 assorted music instruments to Chalmers Elementary School in the North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago. The program is already thriving as witnessed by the fact that 45 students took part in a two weeks summer camp!! Chalmers is well on its way to providing the kids with a first rate band program.
As you know, last week we delivered seven truckloads of student supplies to CPS and the Harvey School District. As we delivered the supplies to King Elementary, we learned of their desire to have a band program. Well, we may not have the funds to help every school garner music instruments (though that would be nice!) but we made a commitment to get tombones, clarinets, saxophones and the like to King in the coming weeks.
Here's how you can help. If you have an instrument in good playing condition and would like to donate it, that would be wonderful. Remember, we can provide you with a charitable gift receipt for a tax deduction. If you know a nieghbor, friend or other family member who no longer uses their instrument I'd appreciate your passing along the word of our work with King Elementary.
If you can help us, that would be terrific! Just call me at (630) 863-6035 or email me at rich219@comcast.net to take part in this initiative.
Many thanks,
Dick
This past spring we were able to provide 25 assorted music instruments to Chalmers Elementary School in the North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago. The program is already thriving as witnessed by the fact that 45 students took part in a two weeks summer camp!! Chalmers is well on its way to providing the kids with a first rate band program.
As you know, last week we delivered seven truckloads of student supplies to CPS and the Harvey School District. As we delivered the supplies to King Elementary, we learned of their desire to have a band program. Well, we may not have the funds to help every school garner music instruments (though that would be nice!) but we made a commitment to get tombones, clarinets, saxophones and the like to King in the coming weeks.
Here's how you can help. If you have an instrument in good playing condition and would like to donate it, that would be wonderful. Remember, we can provide you with a charitable gift receipt for a tax deduction. If you know a nieghbor, friend or other family member who no longer uses their instrument I'd appreciate your passing along the word of our work with King Elementary.
If you can help us, that would be terrific! Just call me at (630) 863-6035 or email me at rich219@comcast.net to take part in this initiative.
Many thanks,
Dick
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Supplies Sent, Coats Will be on their Way
Yes, our mission last week of delivering almost 60 pallets of supplies to nearly 40 CPS and Harvey, IL schools was an astounding success. The kids have the needed supplies, parents are thrilled with the donations and school personnel know they can get the kids revved up for learning on day 1!!
But providing the necessary everyday tools for learning is but one facet of assisting children with their education. It's not nearly enough to drop off the supplies and then call it a year. Much more needs to be done to really help the students.
Kids will hit some rough spots during the school year. Additional supplies will be needed, emotional support would be helpful, and tutoring is always a critical component. Along the way, the weather (as we all too well know) will turn cool, then cold and snowy!
In this regard we will help the children and their families, particularly the ones who need warm winter clothing. We will once again hold our annual Coat Drive this fall. The drive will run from Monday, October 22nd to Friday, November 9th. We will then deliver the coats (and mittens & gloves) the week before Thanksgiving. This will surely make the holiday season a more joyous one.
We need coats for boys and girls, ages 4-15 (grades PK through 8th grade). We can use both children and adult sizes. We will accept both new coats and those that are used but in very good condition and that are clean.
Why not help us out, clean out the closet and check with your neighbors? You would be helping a great cause!! Our goal is to collect 1000 coats. With your help we'll reach our goal!!
To be a part of this drive simply contact Dick Flesher at (630) 863-6035 or email me at rich219@comcast.net.
Many thanks,
Dick
But providing the necessary everyday tools for learning is but one facet of assisting children with their education. It's not nearly enough to drop off the supplies and then call it a year. Much more needs to be done to really help the students.
Kids will hit some rough spots during the school year. Additional supplies will be needed, emotional support would be helpful, and tutoring is always a critical component. Along the way, the weather (as we all too well know) will turn cool, then cold and snowy!
In this regard we will help the children and their families, particularly the ones who need warm winter clothing. We will once again hold our annual Coat Drive this fall. The drive will run from Monday, October 22nd to Friday, November 9th. We will then deliver the coats (and mittens & gloves) the week before Thanksgiving. This will surely make the holiday season a more joyous one.
We need coats for boys and girls, ages 4-15 (grades PK through 8th grade). We can use both children and adult sizes. We will accept both new coats and those that are used but in very good condition and that are clean.
Why not help us out, clean out the closet and check with your neighbors? You would be helping a great cause!! Our goal is to collect 1000 coats. With your help we'll reach our goal!!
To be a part of this drive simply contact Dick Flesher at (630) 863-6035 or email me at rich219@comcast.net.
Many thanks,
Dick
Monday, August 13, 2012
Schools Aided in 2012
Thanks to all of our donors and volunteers who helped us in aiding the following Chicago and Harvey Public Schools!
1 W. Pullman
2 Songhai
3 Curtis
4 Lavizzo
5 Alex Haley
6 Tanner
7 Dumas
8 Fuller
9 Parkman
10 Holmes
11 Sherwood
12 Banneker
13 Wentworth
14 Barton
15 Evers
16 Jenner
17 Pickard
18 Gregory
19 Bethune
20 Johnson
21 Pope
22 Chalmers
23 King
24 Lowell
25 Von Humboldt
26 Chase
27 Yates
28 Lafayette
29 Sandburg
30 Bryant
31 Brooks
32 Whittier
33 Holmes
34 Longfellow
35 Maya Angelou
36 Banneker (NOLA)
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Delivery in full swing!
We are in the midst of school supply delivery for this year. Please visit our Facebook page for daily updates!
http://www.facebook.com/SchoolsCountCorp
http://www.facebook.com/SchoolsCountCorp
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Up and Going
My friends,
It has been a couple of weeks, or more, since I last blogged about the work of our charity and the exciting events which are taking place in the coming weeks and months.
I have been spending a good deal of time with my Mother as my Stepfather passed away three weeks ago. Obviously, we have been helping Mom cope with her loss in addition to helping her with a move to the Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral. Lots taking place for certain.
There have been times when I wanted to blog but Mom deserved all of my attention. She is a strong person but her loss, a weak heart and a move out of the house has taken a toll. I am glad I could make some trips to FL to be with her.
Not only has my Mother always been there for me but she is a very, very signficant reason why I have taught for so many years in addition to operating Schools Count Corp. She may not know it, but her generosity and kindness are at the heart of this charity. Thanks Mom!
Dick
It has been a couple of weeks, or more, since I last blogged about the work of our charity and the exciting events which are taking place in the coming weeks and months.
I have been spending a good deal of time with my Mother as my Stepfather passed away three weeks ago. Obviously, we have been helping Mom cope with her loss in addition to helping her with a move to the Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral. Lots taking place for certain.
There have been times when I wanted to blog but Mom deserved all of my attention. She is a strong person but her loss, a weak heart and a move out of the house has taken a toll. I am glad I could make some trips to FL to be with her.
Not only has my Mother always been there for me but she is a very, very signficant reason why I have taught for so many years in addition to operating Schools Count Corp. She may not know it, but her generosity and kindness are at the heart of this charity. Thanks Mom!
Dick
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Some Words of Thanks
Below is a note that I received from Ms. Carrmilla Young, the Principal of Fuller Elementary. Many of us know that she is a bright, energetic and caring person. Tomorrow is her last day as Principal. What a kind and classy person!! We wish her well.
Hi All,
Tomorrow marks my final day in CPS and I'd be remiss if I did not take time to thank you for all that you did to make this year successful. I am so grateful for your compassion, dedication, and support. You have no idea what a blessing you were to us over the course of such a challenging year.
We saw tremendous highs such as students accepting the challenge to become exceptional students and even better people, a 63% graduation rate (the highest in years), and continued academic growth! We also faced our share of disappointments- such as not being able to finish that which we began. Through it all, we could count on you to mentor, paint lockers, donate supplies, clothing, and gifts, volunteer, host us at basketball games, and just about everything else in between.
I had the opportunity to speak to the incoming Principal, Mrs. Pamela Creed, and told her all about the wonderful impact you had on our children. I have copied her on this email as well as an e-introduction. It is my sincere hope that you continue your partnership with the students of Fuller as they truly looked forward to every moment spent with you.
Again, words can't thank you enough for all that you've done! I'd love to remain in contact with you all as you never know when or how our paths may cross again.
Hi All,
Tomorrow marks my final day in CPS and I'd be remiss if I did not take time to thank you for all that you did to make this year successful. I am so grateful for your compassion, dedication, and support. You have no idea what a blessing you were to us over the course of such a challenging year.
We saw tremendous highs such as students accepting the challenge to become exceptional students and even better people, a 63% graduation rate (the highest in years), and continued academic growth! We also faced our share of disappointments- such as not being able to finish that which we began. Through it all, we could count on you to mentor, paint lockers, donate supplies, clothing, and gifts, volunteer, host us at basketball games, and just about everything else in between.
I had the opportunity to speak to the incoming Principal, Mrs. Pamela Creed, and told her all about the wonderful impact you had on our children. I have copied her on this email as well as an e-introduction. It is my sincere hope that you continue your partnership with the students of Fuller as they truly looked forward to every moment spent with you.
Again, words can't thank you enough for all that you've done! I'd love to remain in contact with you all as you never know when or how our paths may cross again.
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