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One Fund Campaign Ends March 2nd–Give Free Books and Free Performances to Low-Income CPS Students

February 24, 2014 at 4:23 pm · Filed under for parents, Outreach, Reading ·Tagged , ,

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2013 One Fund Winners receive free, brand-new books after a free performance of The Cat in the Hat.

Emerald City’s One Fund seeks to address the literacy crisis by bringing free performances and free books to low-income CPS students. Every $10 donated brings this programming to one qualifying student.

Imagine the power of a free performance like Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat for students. Then imagine giving each of those children a new book to take home. For many, that will be the first book they own. In the One Fund’s first two years, it has served 4,000 CPS students.

This year, we set out to serve 5,000 students by raising $50,000. We’ve surpassed that goal, so we’ve set a new one: help us serve 6,000 early learners in Chicago by getting us to $60,000 for this year’s One Fund. The campaign ends March 2nd, so donate today!

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One Fund Award Winners Announced!

April 1, 2013 at 9:45 pm · Filed under Uncategorized ·Tagged , , ,

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Emerald City Theatre Company is working to strengthen the bridge between literacy and play with The One Fund: One Play, One Book, One Child. Teachers in low-income schools submit to receive free performances and one free, brand-new book for every student to take home.

We’re so excited to announce the 2013 One Fund Award Winners.  Students at the 9 selected CPS schools will receive a free play and a free book thanks to the support of Emerald City patrons and to KPMG’s Families for Literacy.  Click here to see the list of winners!

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Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 109th Birthday at The Cat in the Hat!

February 11, 2013 at 5:04 pm · Filed under play, Reading, Special Events, The Cat in the Hat ·Tagged , , ,

Photos: Tom McGrath

Photos: Tom McGrath

On Saturday, March 2nd, party cats get party hats at performances of The Cat in the Hat at the Apollo Theater. The Cat himself will lead a special celebration of the beloved author and his wacky world after the show.

Both performances of Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat on Saturday, March 2nd will benefit Emerald City’s One Fund, which brings free performances and free brand-new books to thousands low-income CPS students. Come to the show on Seuss’ birthday, and help support literacy and play!

Book your tickets to Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat today!

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