. . . that the Maria Kaupas Center welcomed friends, supporters, and dignitaries to its
first open house on September 25, 2014?
Past, present, and (hopefully) future supporters came to see the MKC mission come alive.
WE ARE MKC
Keynote speakers Chicago City Clerk Susanna Mendoza and Illinois Appellate Court Justice Jesse Reyes were joined by
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, Representative Dan Burke, and
Chicago Police Captain Dennis Walsh, Executive Officer of the 8th District.
Their presence at our event showed their solidarity with our mission as they pledged to support our efforts.
In City Clerk Mendoza’s own words:
“Institutions like Maria Kaupas [Center] provide a safety net,
a home away from home, a hope. . . “
WE ARE MKC
A proclamation from the Governor’s Office recognized September 25th as
Maria Kaupas Center Day in the State of Illinois.
Maria High School alumna and longtime aide to Governor Pat Quinn Simone McNeil honored the MKC on his behalf.
Other highlights included a moving video about the
MKC’s commitment to the Marquette Park community,
heartfelt presentations and testimonials by MKC Program Director Amy Eckhouse and
Teen Leaders Temara Hamilton, Ahvay Jackson, and Vincent Varnado and
the unveiling of the Kaupas Kickstart Bicycle Restoration Room and the Kaupas Kloset.
WE ARE MKC
Several members of the Sisters of St. Casimir and the Midwest Christian Brothers, as well as representatives from Catalyst Schools,
shared the good news of the MKC with guests
as they enjoyed music and refreshments and built community.
WE ARE MKC
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