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Susan L. Taylor, and Linda Banks launch The Pittsburgh Cares Circle, a headquarters for local mentor programs and raise funds for the National cares Mentoring Movement, which is an effort to save a generation of at-risk children.
We invite you to assist us in making this year's theme
"NOT ON OUR WATCH"
a reality by investing your time and money to this worthwhile effort.
We look forward to seeing you there!
This event will be held at the beautiful:
Heinz Field East Club Lounge
100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
~ Featuring ~
Susan L. Taylor,
Founder, National CARES Mentoring Movement
Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Essence Magazine
Susan L. Taylor Book Signing after the event!
You can also pre-order the book. Call 412.241.6005 for details.
And Special Guest:
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Thomas W.Dortch, Jr.,
Chairman of 100 Black Men
of America, Inc.
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Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., is the chairman of the board of 100 Black Men of America, an acclaimed mentoring group with chapters in dozens of cities and communities in the United States. The longtime Atlantan is active in numerous other community and service groups, and is the founder of the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame, among his other accomplishments. Once a top aide to a Georgia senator, Dortch is committed to paving the way for a new generation of achievers. "We've heard much criticism that black males don't do this and that," he explained in an interview with Atlanta Journal-Constitution writer Peter Scott. The work of 100 Black Men of America "is an effort to take care of our own, and that will benefit everybody."
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Also
Linda Banks,
Chairperson, Pittsburgh Cares Circle
Great Food, Live Performances, Art & Networking!
 Our Mission, Our Mandate
We are here, with your help, to mobilize massive numbers of able Americans to take the lead in fulfilling our society's spiritual and social responsibility to our children. Together we can end the state of emergency among our underserved youngsters; we can inspire adult volunteers to work together to protect and open wide the way to hope and high achievement for the next generation of leaders: We can do this by connecting caring adults to existing community-based organizations, where they can serve as role models, dedicated to helping vulnerable young people transform and secure their lives.
Ultimately, our mission is to obliterate
these chilling facts:
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Of all Black fourth-graders in the nation, 58% are functionally illiterate.
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In some cities, 80% of our boys drop out before finishing high school.
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Every day 1,000 Black children are arrested.
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Nearly 7% of Black babies are born to girls under the age of 18.
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1 in every 8 African American males ages 25-29 is incarcerated.
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The number one cause of death for our boys is homicide.
Watch the National CARES Mentoring Movement Video
and listen to these familar faces who say that
they are "In" when it comes to saving our youth -- Are You?
Click here for video
Although admission is FREE,
Seats are limited. RSVPs are required.
Tickets Information:
- You must have a ticket to get in. They will be mailed to your address you register with. Click here to register online
- You can pick up tickets at the Pittsburgh Cares Circle Office.
- You can also get tickets at Dorsey's & Stedefords records
or by calling 1-888-236-6607.
There will be a guest list at the door.
Download the following forms to participate:
Mentoring Application Form - Sponsorship Form
Registration Form
Parking will be at Gate B for $5
www.caresmentoring.com
National Cares Mentoring Movement - Pittsburgh Chapter
8053 Mt. Carmel Road, Verona, PA 15147
Linda Banks, Executive Director
Chairperson, Pittsburgh Cares Circle
For more information call 412.241.6005
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