Chicago Fire Foundation
http://www.chicago-fire.comDedicated to enriching the quality of life of the Chicagoland community, particularly its youth. read more
Chicago Fire Foundation
http://www.chicago-fire.comDedicated to enriching the quality of life of the Chicagoland community, particularly its youth.
Since 1998, the Chicago Fire Foundation, the charitable arm of the Chicago Fire Major League Soccer Team, has made significant contributions to enhance the lives of disadvantaged youth throughout Chicagoland. Each year, we renew our commitment to enhance the lives of others by remaining focused on our mission of enriching the quality of life of the Chicagoland community, particularly its youth and continuing to support organizations whose programs fall in the areas of health and wellness, education and the environment.
Jessica Yavitz
Executive Director
7000 S. Harlem Ave
Bridgeview, IL 60455
p 708-496-6740
f 708-496-6050
e-mail: jyavitz@chicago-fire.com
VOTE for the Chicago Fire's Pepsi Refresh Idea
Event Information
The Chicago Fire Soccer Club is asking fans to join them in making a difference in the Chicagoland community.
As part of the Pepsi Refresh Project, the Fire will partner with Chicago Public Schools to sponsor the first ever health, wellness and education festival designed to motivate Chicago youths to stay in school by providing tools to maintain a healthy, happy and productive school year. The Fire will compete against MLS’ 15 other teams, vying for fan votes and an ultimate $50,000 Pepsi Refresh grant to fulfill the club’s Pepsi Refresh initiative, which will effectively impact 10,000 Chicago Public School students.
Fans can cast their votes at www.MLSsoccer.com/PepsiRefresh
Vote today and everyday until September 20th. Fans can vote up to 25 times a day per computer so vote often!
Your votes can put our idea into action. Together we can do a lot of good!
Location
Anywhere and Everywhere!! Home computer, work computer, library, smart phones...
7000 S. Harlem Ave.
Bridgeview, IL, 60455
About Organization
ABOUT THE PEPSI REFRESH PROJECT
The Pepsi Refresh Project is a groundbreaking effort to foster innovation in social good that will award more than $20 million this year to fund great ideas that help impact the world. Throughout 2010, Pepsi will fund ideas that will move the world forward in six categories: Health, Arts & Culture, Food & Shelter, The Planet, Neighborhoods and Education. The Pepsi Refresh Project, which launched Jan. 13, features significant social engagement around people and the power of ideas.
ABOUT THE CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION
Through grants and contributions to non-profit organizations, the Chicago Fire Foundation is dedicated to enriching the quality of life of the Chicagoland community, particularly its youth. To date, the Foundation has donated more than $1.4 million dollars in grants and contributions. With the generosity of the Fire organization and the surrounding Chicagoland community, the Chicago Fire Foundation looks forward to further opportunities to expand programming and outreach. The Chicago Fire Foundation raises funds through events such as the annual Season Kickoff Luncheon, the Commemorative Jersey Auction, and 50/50 Raffle. For more information about the Chicago Fire Foundation, visit www.chicago-fire.com/community.
Contact Information
Chicago Fire Foundation
Jessica Yavitz, Executive Director
Phone: 708-496-6740