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DOUBLE YOUR MONEY …
NO REALLY!
It's As Easy As Dropping One Starbuck's a Week ...
For as little as a cup of coffee, you could help change someone's
life. Plus, your donation gets doubled with a matching
gift from one of our VERY GENEROUS donors. What a deal!
Since 1979, Jobs For Youth/Chicago has helped young men and
women from low-income families become a part of the economic
mainstream; and, in the process, provided the business community
with motivated job-ready workers. Jobs For Youth is a free
program for teens and young adults ages 17 to 24.
Your Money at Work
 Twenty-two
year old Jasper Robinson is a recent Jobs For Youth graduate
with a felony on his record. At nineteen, Robinson was convicted
of possession and served eight months in Cook County Jail
and four months of Boot Camp. "I made the biggest mistake
of my life," Robinson said.
Robinson did not graduate high school due to numerous absences
helping his mother financially and emotionally. At the time,
his step-father was sentenced to twenty years in prison for
selling drugs, and Robinson needed to support his mother and
younger brother. Upon completing his senior year but not graduating,
Robinson turned to selling drugs and the day before being
sent to Boot Camp, Robinson's eighth grade brother was beaten
to death.
"It was unimaginable. I can finally talk about it. My
life is what drives me now. I want better for myself and my
mom," Robinson said.
After being incarcerated, Robinson received his GED and enrolled
in Harold Washington College, where he is currently pursuing
his associates in Liberal Arts. It is at Harold Washington
where Robinson discovered Jobs For Youth.
"Jobs For Youth sharpened my skills, and I learned so
much. The resources are amazing. Everything is free,"
Robinson says.
After completing Jobs For Youth's eight-day pre-employment/
job-readiness workshop, Robinson went on further and took
advantage of one of Jobs For Youth's special programs, Customer
Service Training. Robinson is now nationally certified with
a National Professional Certification in Customer Service.
Two days later, Robinson was hired as an Executive Assistant
Intern at Richmond Group, a marketing and promotions company.
Robinson hopes to one day be a criminal defense attorney and
eventually, a high school history teacher.
Ways to Give ... Remember
Your Gift Gets Doubled!
$10 Helps One Youth With Transportation for a Week
(Total Donation = $20)
$20 Pays for Breakfast for All Clients for One Week
(Total Donation = $40)
$30 Pays for One Client to Take the GED Exam
(Total Donation = $60)
$50 Helps an Entire Class with Transportation for One Day
(Total Donation = $100)
Or create your own level. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
Click
here to make your donation today!
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