"Chris Gardner Addresses Macy's Breakfast for Homelessness Prevention," Chicago Defender, May 25, 2007
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"Well-Timed Aid Helps Rescue Families From the Brink of Disaster," Chicago Tribune Metro Section, Wednesday, November 9th, 2005
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Fall 2006 Pulse, Emergency Fund Fall Newsletter
Fall 2005 - Pulse, Emergency Fund Fall Newsletter
Press Release Archive
May 2007 -“Pursuit of Happyness” Chris Gardner to Address Chicago Homelessness Prevention Breakfast, May 23
April 2006 - Chicago Filmmaker to Premiere Documentary at Charity Benefit - Sec. of State Jesse White, Mabies To Be Honored
May 2005 - Evanston Community Foundation Brings Emergency Fund Services Beyond the City Limits
April 2005 - Chicago Author Alex Kotlowitz to Speak at
Emergency Fund Luncheon in May
July 2004 - Two nonprofits Join Forces in Homelessness Prevention
July 2004 - Thomas M. Owens Elected Co-Chairman of the Emergency Fund
July 2004 - Brian McManaman Named Associate Director of the Emergency Fund
May 2004 - Chicago Humanitarian Recognized After 30 Years of Service to Chicago's Needy
October 2003 - Nonie Brennan Named Executive Director of the Emergency Fund
December 2002 - MB Financial Grants Relief to West Town Residents In Need
December 2002 - Local Nonprofits Broaden Donor Base Online
August 2002 - Signature Room Serves Up Support for Chicago Charities
From the set of Everyday Things . . .
In April 2005, the Emergency Fund made it's first informational video featuring clients who have benefitted from our Financial Assistance Program. This video is just three minutes long and is available to view on our website.
Click here to watch the video or view pictures from the set below. (Download Quicktime)
We truly enjoyed working with Freeman Pictures in making this video. For more information, please visit their website at www.freemanpictures.com. |
Cindy takes direction from Barbara Freeman. Cindy has allowed us to feature her in our office photo gallery, our 2004 Annual Report and now our video. Thank you, Cindy!
Mario has fun with a toy CTA bus. Freeman Pictures found the bus on eBay for $15, but it didn't make it to the final cut.
Mario, Barbara and Steve
Juanita was one person we were eager to meet. She continues to send the Emergency Fund holiday cards and thank you notes for our assistance.
The slightest wrinkle or piece of lint can become distracting on camera, so preparing for a shot can be tedious.
The tables are turned on the director as she finds out just how difficult it can be to do something as simple as turning a key on camera.
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