Tenth Anniversary Celebration of On Cloud Nine
The tenth annual On Cloud Nine gala was a tremendous success with almost 600 people coming together to support the students of Horizons for Youth. The Chicago History Museum was the venue as attendees participated in the festivities including a silent auction, live auction, and dancing. This year's event raised $170,000 in net profits for the students of Horizons for Youth, the equivalent of approximately 57 full year student scholarships.
In the ten years since On Cloud Nine began, the event has generated $1.5 million in profits for Horizons for Youth. As a direct result of this event, Horizons for Youth's student population has grown 155% during the past 10 years, and we have expanded our kindergarten through eighth grade programs into high school. All the while, our students have maintained their 100% high school graduation rate and 80% college attendance rate.
Save the Date
for the 11th annual
On Cloud Nine gala
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Special thanks are due to our event co-chairpeople, Kent Barnett and Lauren Heath, as well as our event volunteers and auction committees. In addition, dozens of corporate sponsors support On Cloud Nine, and their commitment is essential in maximizing our profits for the benefit of Horizons for Youth children.
Corporate Sponsors
Thank you to all of our corporate sponsors for helping to make On Cloud Nine a success! Your generosity will result in improved educational opportunities for children in Chicago.
- Advanced Resources
- Chicago Beverage Systems, L.L.C.
- Clune Construction
- CNA Foundation
- DCI Marketing
- Erwin Delfin Photography
- Exelon
- FTI Consulting
- Gary Jet Center
- The John Buck Company
- Knowledge Advisors
- KPMG
- Levin, Schreder & Carey, Ltd.
- Linked In
- McDonald's Foundation
- National City Bank (now part of PNC)
- The Northern Trust
- Northwest Mailing Service
- The Sidley Austin Foundation
- Stern Cassello & Associates LLP
- Thomas D. Grusecki Family Foundation
- Turner Construction
- Vogue Tires
- William Blair & Company
- Winston & Strawn
- Winstonfoto.com
- Wirtz Beverage Illinois
- World Headquarters Inc.
Click here for more information on how your organization can sponsor On Cloud Nine.
Horizons for Youth is a certified
501(c)3 non–profit organization
Upcoming Events
September Child Enrichment Outing
Saturday, September 11th, 2010
Chicago Half Marathon & 5K
Support your HfY Charity Race Team!
Sunday, September 12th, 2010
7:00am
October Child Enrichment Outing
Saturday, October 9th, 2010
November Child Enrichment Outing
Saturday, November 13th, 2010
College Scholarships
2010 Monthly Newsletters
2009 Annual Report
Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
On April 10th, HfY recognized and celebrated the accomplishments of our wonderful volunteers.
Visit our Community page to view pictures from the event!
Horizons for Youth Wish List
There are so many other ways to help support our community!
Sibling Suggestions
Use the below links to find an activity for you and your Little Sibling.
Program Success Stories
Ari: HFY Student 1992–2001
Ari: HFY Student 1992–2001
Thanks to our volunteers, Ari is one of our many successes. She has the following list of accomplishments, and the list just keeps growing.
- overcame dyslexia
- 2005 Chicago Academy for the Arts Graduate
- 2009 DePaul University Graduate (top 15% of her class)
- first in her family to graduate from college
From Our Families
Volunteer to be a Big Sib
“He has made a positive impression on my son. He is someone that my son looks up to.”
Volunteer to be a Big Sib
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