101304 r9 GSB AnnualRprt - Glenwood School

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Message from the Chairman
and President
Each and every year, we at Glenwood School for Boys and
Girls work hard to fulfill our mission of building bridges to
brighter futures for children in need. However, as a
community supported organization, our goals cannot be
reached without the kindness and generosity of friends like
you. Thanks to your support, Glenwood has been able to
send girls to camp for the first time, offer more
extracurricular activities and continue providing learning
resources year-round.
In 2004, we launched our Bridge Builder Campaign to
increase the size and strength of our community support. The Irwin Family
Foundation stepped up to provide a challenge grant that matched $1 for every $2
raised during 2004 and 2005, making your dollars go even further. Since starting this
campaign, we have exceeded our fundraising goals and our level of community
participation continues to grow. With ongoing help from our partners, we will
continue to provide life-changing opportunities for Chicago’s disadvantaged youth.
At Glenwood, we go beyond providing an education or simply a place for children to
stay during the week. Glenwood is a place where caring teachers, houseparents and
staff members help children overcome the incredible obstacles they’ve faced to reach
their full potential. We provide a positive environment where kids live, learn and
grow. We help children discover their talents and gifts. We give kids the tools they
need to succeed in life and achieve things they never thought possible. Because of
Glenwood, our students have a better chance at life.
We are able to accomplish great things at Glenwood because of the kindness of
individuals, businesses and foundations who believe in the work that we do. Thank
you for helping us make a difference in the lives of children in need. We are truly
grateful for your continued support.
Sincerely,
John F. Irwin James F. Doyle
President & CEO Chairman, Board of Trustees