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The Phillies "Get in the Game" to Benefit Our Students
On the evening of Sunday, April 29, Carlos Ruiz and the Phillies, "Got in the Game" in support of Philadelphia Futures and the students we serve at a bowling and billiards tournament. The event raised more than $175,000 and was attended by 400 Philadelphia Futures supporters, including Phillies players, local TV personalities and notable members of the Philadelphia region's business and civic communities.
The Phillies star catcher, Ruiz, served as the "Get in the Game" host and was joined by 13 of his teammates - Cliff Lee, Hunter Pence, Shane Victorino, Vance Worley, John Mayberry, Jr., Laynce Nix, Ty Wiggington, Michael Schwimmer, Freddy Galvis, Antonio Bastardo, Jose Contreras and Joe Savery. Two of the event chairs, Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, Regional CEO for Mid-Atlantic Region, Citizens Bank and David Montgomery, President and CEO, The Phillies also were in attendance. That evening Ruiz, met 16 year-old Sponsor-A-Scholar Student Adrian Gomez. In honor of Ruiz, a $7,500 sponsorship was established for Gomez's college education.
Read more...Help us Celebrate National Volunteer Month!
Philadelphia Futures’ Sponsor-A-Scholar (SAS) Program is grounded in the belief that a caring and committed adult can make a significant difference in the life of a student. We recognize the profound impact that a mentor can have on a student’s chance of of graduating from high school and completing college. Over the last 20 years, we have recruited and matched over 900 volunteer mentors.
April is National Volunteer Month, and at Philadelphia Futures, we are using this opportunity to put a fresh and intensive focus on recruiting new mentors to meet the ever-deepening needs of the students we serve. Our Mission for Mentors is an exciting, new initiative to engage volunteers willing to share their guidance and wisdom with a young person full of hope and promise.
Read more...Ready for the 21st Century: The Futures Community Attends Its Annual Conference
On the morning of January 7, more than 500 members of the Philadelphia Futures community – high school students, collegians, parents, mentors and business leaders – gathered at Drexel University for its Annual Conference. This year's theme, "21st Century Skills for 21st Century Success," was designed to introduce the many skills and talents necessary for college and career success in the 21st century and challenged participants to assess and apply those skills in real time.
The Conference opened with a panel discussion featuring professionals from various fields. Eric Miller, director of product development, Monetate; Janis Moore Campbell, director of graduate student professional development, Fox School of Business, Temple University; and Che′ Ward, emergency physician, Albert Einstein Medical Center; brought firsthand experience and insight to the discussion. The panel was moderated by Management Consultant Henry Veguilla.
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