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CTS Impact sponsors CFW Annual Luncheon with Billie Jean King

Julie Scott — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 19:05:14 +0000

Each year, CTS Impact is proud to sponsor and serve on the Host Committee for the Chicago Foundation for Women Annual Luncheon, featuring game-changing keynote speakers such as Billie Jean King, a civil rights pioneer for equality and iconic athlete, as well as other prominent leaders. CTS Impact hosted staff and clients including William Blair, RPAI, and Guggenheim Partners.

As a member of the Host Committee for CFW’s Annual Luncheon, CTS Impact successfully raised a record-breaking $1.2 million for Chicago Foundation for Women͛s mission to help women and girls who lack economic security and opportunity, freedom from violence, and equitable access to health care and services.

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CTS Impact President Addresses Growing Demand for YWCA Services in Video

Julie Scott — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:43:47 +0000

As Director Emeritus for the YWCA, Julie Scott recently was interviewed to discuss her role as an advocate for women and families in need, and the importance of giving back to help others.

With a mission to empower women and eliminate racism, YWCA implements advocacy and local programming to create large-scale change in our community through economic empowerment, support services for victims of sexual and domestic violence, and other related programs.

Watch this video: click here!

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Batter Up! CTS Impact to appear in 2016 MLB World Series program

Julie Scott — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:38:36 +0000

Batter up! In its strong partnership with Children’s Home & Aid, CTS Impact is proud to show our support to the tireless work of the Children’s Home & Aid by underwriting a promotion featured in the MLB World Series program.

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Scott Speaks at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Graduation

Julie Scott — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:32:46 +0000

As President of the University of Illinois College of Business Alumni Association, Julie Scott was honored to speak at each of the convocation ceremonies for the 2016 College of Business graduates, and to welcome them to the U of I Business Alumni Association, consisting of over 60,000 business alums worldwide. Three convocation ceremonies were held to confer degrees for undergraduate students, as well as Masters and PHD candidates.

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CTS Impact volunteers with United Way’s Adopt-A-Family program

Julie Scott — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:22:05 +0000

In the season of giving, the CTS Impact helps wish list dreams come true through our participation in United Way of Metropolitan Chicago͛s Adopt-A-Family Holiday Drive for families in two United Way Neighborhood Networks, Brighton Park and Robbins. The team shopped and donated gifts such as clothes, books, toys and grocery cards, to help make the holiday season a little warmer and brighter for families in need. Can’t wait to help out new families this year!

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CTS Impact President to be honored at OSP Emerald Ball

Julie Scott — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:10:34 +0000

Julie Scott and her family were honored at the Emerald Ball this fall, to be attended by CTS Impact staff.

CTS Impact is proud to support the powerful partnership between North Lawndale College Prep and Old St. Pat’s, including support for housing for homeless teens who attend the school.

CTS Employee’s in attendance: (Left to Right) Jeffrey Richert, Holly Wells, Julie Scott, Beth Stone and Steve Nowack

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Champions for Children Luncheon Sponsor featuring Valerie Jarrett

Julie Scott — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:02:06 +0000

To show our support for children and families in need, the CTS Impact team serves on the Host Committee and sponsors the annual Champions for Children luncheon in support of Children͛s Home + Aid. At a recent luncheon, keynote speaker Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President of the United States, strongly encouraged over 600 guests to get involved in their community in order to raise awareness of social issues, and to be an active change agent for those in need.

As a leading child and family service agency in Illinois, Children͛s Home + Aid protects, educates and counsels more than 40,000 children and families each year to help improve their lives. CTS Impact is an active sponsor for the Champions for Children annual event each year.

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LINK Scholars Mentor Julie Scott featured in Sun-Times

Julie Scott — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 20:58:29 +0000

CTS Impact President Julie Scott was recently featured in the Chicago Sun-Times to raise awareness of the challenges of high school students from under-served communities to prepare for, and succeed in, college. Chicago Sun-Times Article

CTS Impact is grateful to have the opportunity to provide full tuition assistance and mentorship for a private high school student through LINK Scholars, which provides funding for African-American high schoolers preparing for college success.

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CTS Impact as Sponsor for LINK Scholars Private Equity event featuring Sam Zell

Julie Scott — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 20:57:27 +0000

As a Silver Sponsor for the LINK Scholars Private Equity luncheon on March 8, 2016, CTS Impact welcomed staff and guests to an intimate conversation with Sam Zell, Chairman of Equity Group International, moderated by David Neithercut.

During the event, Kyle Walker, a graduate of the LINK Scholars program, shared his remarks regarding the impact that LINK Scholars has had on his life. With the help of other sponsors and guests, $120,000 was raised towards scholarships at this Private Equity Luncheon.

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CTS Impact as Sponsor of University of Illinois College of Business Spring Luncheon featuring Mannie Jackson, Chairman of Harlem Globetrotters

Julie Scott — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 20:55:30 +0000

As a sponsor for the University of Illinois College of Business Spring Luncheon, CTS Impact hosted clients, staff and other friends of the firm for this annual event attended by over 1,000 alumni and other guests. The luncheon included awards for distinguished alumni and faculty, and raises funding for student scholarships. As President of the University of Illinois College of Business Alumni Association, Julie Scott introduced keynote speaker Mannie Jackson, former Chairman, Harlem Globetrotters.

Other CTS staff in attendance included several U of I alums: Steve Nowack, Larry Merrick, Craig Thompson, Joe Rossi, and Greg Allen (U of I Dad͛s Association Board member), along with Beth Stone.

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