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Spring has Sprung
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THIS ISSUE:
Investing in
Youth
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First Look for 2
Charity
Honoring
Mary in May
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St. Xavier
Trip
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Spring
Retreat
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Scholar
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...or at least it is trying! Whatever the weather, the Madonna
Foundation wishes our friends and supporters a blessed Easter
Season and a safe spring break for our scholars.
The Community Benefits of Investing in Youth
Donor’s Forum recently released a report measuring the social impact of youth
development programs. The study focused on youth development programs in Illinois that
offer homework help, educational field trips and outings, group volunteering, and leadership opportunities, and found that the benefits reached beyond the participating children
and families to the larger community. Societal benefits include increased economic
security, stronger communities, improved health, and reduced correctional system involvement. Measured as a social return on investment, this study found that for every dollar
invested in the youth development
sector, $45 is generated in social
economic value. For more information on
this study and more, visit
buildingstrongeril.com.
Online Donations
Donating is easy through our website!
Just go to www.madonnascholars.org and click
Madonna Scholars going to Lemont on retreat.
Read more on page 4!
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First Look for Charity
Franciscan Community Benefit Services, the parent organization of the
Madonna Foundation, was a benefiting organization at First Look for
Charity on February 13th. The charity event of the Chicago Auto Show
raised money for 18 area charities. Guests were treated food, drinks, music,
and an exclusive preview event of the Auto Show at the black tie event.
Money raised by Franciscan Community Benefit Services benefited the
Madonna Foundation, St. Jude House, and Franciscan Community Services.
Thank you to all of our guest who dressed up and supported our mission!
Swinging for the Sisters
The Franciscan Sisters of Chicago are hosting
their annual golf outing May 11th at Cog Hill
Country Club in Lemont. For more information
or to buy tickets, please visit
http://www.chicagofranciscans.org/.
May: the Month of Mary
The month of May is dedicated to Mary in many cultures. May
is also considered the beginning of a new season and new life.
Catholics often honor a statue of Mary by placing a crown of
flowers on her head to indicate her virtues.
How will you honor Mary in the month of May?
Take time to thank some of the strong, influential women who
have made a difference in your life, whether it be your
mother, grandmother, aunt, teacher, or friend. Look for our
online appeal in May for a chance to pay tribute to these
women and help form the next generation of phenomenal
women by supporting our Madonna Scholars.
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St. Xavier Field Trip
Fifteen Junior year Madonna Scholars took a trip to St. Xavier University on President’s Day.
Undergraduate students from the Chemistry department lead the girls through hands-on
science experiments at the University’s science lab. We also listened to a panelist of women
with careers in science, and students had the opportunity to ask questions about their
experiences. Undergraduate student ambassadors led a tour of the campus, showing the girls
campus highlights and a dormitory. The Madonna Foundation treated the Madonna Scholars
and volunteers to lunch at St. Xavier’s Student Center.
Upcoming events:
May 18– Madonna Scholar
Graduation Celebration 5-6:30 pm
at Resurrection High School. All
scholars, families, and friends are
invited
June 13-Madonna Scholar
Freshman & Sophomore car wash
at St. Joseph Village 10 am—1 pm
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up to date and easy to
access with Google
calendars:
http://
www.madonnascholars.org/
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Madonna Scholars on retreat at Our Lady of Victory Convent in Lemont, IL
Sophomore year Madonna Scholars went to Lemont on Sunday, March 15 for a
retreat and to visit our sponsors, the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago. We attended
mass with the Sisters, learned more about their heritage and the beginning of
the Madonna Foundation, participated in some workshops and activities, and
took time in the gardens for spiritual reflection. Thank you to the Franciscan
Sisters for all of their hospitality and support.
“I am so thankful to have been invited to the convent today; it really gives me a
different view of religious life.” – Tiffany, Trinity High School Class of 2017
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Delia Montoya
Trinity High School
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The Spring 2014-2015 Madonna Scholar Spotlight is on Delia Montoya, a
senior at Trinity High School. She is enrolled in the International Baccalaureate
(IB) Diploma Program, a globally recognized honors curriculum. She is on the
school’s honor roll and is a Spanish National Honor Society member. She also
served on the Track & Field Team and Spanish in Action Club. This past summer, she had the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica on a community service
trip. While there, she fell in love with the business of coffee, agriculture, and
global economics. Currently, Delia lives on the northwest side of Chicago with
her mom, dad, and her cats. Being an animal lover, she also volunteers at her
local cat shelter where she helps socialize rescued cats to help get them ready
for adoption.
Delia is thankful to the Madonna Foundation for giving her the financial
opportunity to attend a single-gender high school. She whole-heartedly
believes it has allowed her to focus on her academics and has helped her
become a confident young woman. She also credits the Foundation with
teaching her service and leadership through the many different events and
trips available to Madonna scholars.
Delia is currently waiting on her college acceptance
letters, but in the meantime, she is dreaming of a future in international business, with the goal of perhaps
becoming a green coffee buyer and traveling back to
Costa Rica, as well as traveling the rest of the world.
“The Madonna Scholarship Program has enabled me to receive a
great education which is the base of a meaningful and successful
life.”
Foundation Contact Information
Annie Ginzkey, Madonna Foundation Manager
Email: [email protected] Cell:(708)269-3149
4021 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60641