Manierre Elementary | 2017-2018

Dennis Hauser is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Leticia Mercado.

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Quiet Miracle on North Hudson Avenue

In 2013 Manierre Elementary was one of 54 Chicago schools to be closed in the largest public schools consolidation in U.S. history...the school had been on probation the previous twelve years and had a SQRP score of “level three” -- the lowest possible.

Thanks to the efforts of the school’s educators, parents and the community, Manierre was saved.

The last-minute reprieve has not been wasted…due to the amazing efforts of students and staff, Manierre is now off probation and a LEVEL ONE school in good standing!

This progress has taken hard work and dedication against strong headwinds. Manierre's student body is 95% low income and students and educators really need our support.

In 2015, for the first time in school history, there was a middle school trip to visit colleges, universities and important American landmarks. Donors made trips possible in 2016 and again this year.

These trips are important...high school college trips aren't successful for this population of students because by the time it's time to shop for a college, many of them have already dropped out. The overall objective is for our students to connect and receive a mentor who will follow them through high school until they reach college.

Every year the funding clock is reset...we need your help to continue making progress, to continue giving Manierre students every opportunity to succeed.

In addition to donating whatever you can afford, you can multiply your impact by sharing this page on Facebook and Twitter as well as emailing the link to friends and neighbors.

This will be a months-long campaign, the need is great and the amount is large. But this is important to our neighborhood, community and especially the kids.

You can...we can make a difference in the lives of 350 middle school students.

Your kind donation is likely tax-deductable, please email the organizer for a copy of the school's W-9 form.

For the full Manierre story, please visit our Facebook Page and read the pinned posts: