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Thursday, June 9, 2011

School’s (Almost) Out For Summer Celebration!

Join The Generation Project as we honor our supporters and celebrate a year of impact in public schools across the country!

About The Generation Project
The Generation Project enables donors at all income levels to design and fund gifts to benefit high-need classrooms in America. Since the pilot launched in fall 2009, donors through The Generation Project have expanded educational opportunities for over 6,000 students in over 200 classrooms in Chicago, Detroit, New York, and Washington, DC. This spring The Generation Project began expansion to New Orleans and the San Francisco Bay Area and plans to expand to other cities across America in the coming years. Visit www.thegenerationproject.org to learn more.

Events will take place in all six Generation Project regions on Thursday, June 9, and will be webcast to supporters worldwide.

Individual Tickets = $50 donation

Thanks to our generous sponsors, 100% of your tax-deductible donation will support The Generation Project’s mission of expanding opportunities for students attending high-need public schools!

All Events Include

Open Bar and Hors D’oeuvres
Silent Auctions
Live Entertainment

Dress: Cocktail and business casual are both appropriate

Time and Venue by City

NOTE: You will receive personalized event details with your receipt

Keynote: Jessica Rauch, Co-Founder of The Generation Project
Why attend? Meet and mingle with passionate professionals, escape the looming summer heat with cold drinks and delicious fare, bid on cool items for your crib or person, all while enjoying Chicago’s most scenic view of Michigan Ave, Millennium Park, and Lake Michigan.

Educator Testimonial: Mr. Gibson, Teacher and Debate Coach, WEB Du Bois Preparatory Academy
Why attend? Incredible food, appearances by Detroit’s young movers and shakers, bidding and drinking, all in a venue recently profiled by the New York Times. Detroit is on the rise and we’re part of the movement.

Keynote: Sara Gran, critically acclaimed author of Dope, Come Closer, and her newest release, Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead
Why attend? Cool, uncommon venue, swanky and passionate locals sipping and snacking, special appearance by an awesome author (whose newest book is set in post-Katrina NOLA), and the chance to bid on illustrious items including a steamboat ride.

Keynote: Diana Ayton-Shenker, Founder of The Fast Forward Fund
Why attend?Networking with innovators in education and philanthropy? Check. Good food, flowing drinks, in a space that requires special VIP clearance? Check. Advice from one of New York’s most respected and well-connected social venture founders? Check and check.

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to postpone the San Francisco leg of our event to next month. Please check back here next week for updated event information!

Keynote: Usman Ahmed, Founding Board Member of The Generation Project
Why attend? Posh surroundings, soothing sounds, mavens from the DC education/nonprofit/ business/law scenes, bidding on such worthy items as a flight of premier scotch, with more (and we mean more) than enough food and drink to suit even a DC suit’s fancy.

Silent Auction Sampling

Jewelry from Aviva Rose
Gourmet dinner delivery
Scotch sampler from various premier makers
Spa packages
Home décor items

Honoring Founding Supporters and Partners

• Rugby Ralph Lauren
• Teach For America’s Social Entrepreneurship Initiative - Championed by Chaula Gupta, Director
• Baker & McKenzie LLP
• Office Depot - Championed by Karen O’Keefe, Vertical Market Manager K-12
• University of Michigan Greek Life
• Fast Forward Fund - Championed by Diana Ayton-Shenker, Founder
• International Beverage Holdings - Championed by Patrick Graney, President
• Aaron and Kathryn Money
• MC Hammer - Humanitarian, Entrepreneur, Entertainer

Event Live Streams

Chicago Live Stream


New Orleans Live Stream


Washington, DC Live Stream


Detroit Live Stream

For technical reasons, our NYC event will not be shown tonight. Check our blog for a recap next week!

Jessica Rauch, President/CEO
312-890-8098 or jessica.rauch@thegenerationproject.org


The Generation Project is a 501(c)3 public charity.