WITS Latest News

Thank you for your interest in WITS. This section is designed to keep the media and other reporters updated on WITS news and events. Please check back here frequently for current press releases and newsworthy stories.  If you are a member of the media and would like to receive regular communications regarding our work, please contact Asheley Smith.

Latest Press Releases & News:

Posted 3/5/2013 

• Press Release: WITS partners with The Goulden Touch to promote summer reading with WITSummer Books

• Press Release: WITS welcomes three new program partners in 2013

Posted 2/12/2013 

• Press Release: WITS' Annual Blackboard Affair, Masquerade Ball Raises $95,000 for Mentoring and Tutoring Programs

• Chicago Tribune article: Chicago students reach new heights in mentoring program by Barbara Brotman

Posted 10/25/2012

• Register for our Expert Training Series on November 2, 2012 - space is limited!

• Press Release: Working in the Schools (WITS) welcomes six new corporate partners for the 2012-2013 school year 

Posted 10/8/2012

• Press Release: Back to School Luncheon raises more than $430,000 in celebration of legacy and the impact of volunteerism in serving Chicago Public School students

Posted 8/8/2012 

• Roger Carlson named Mentoring Excellence Award Finalist

Posted 8/2/2012

• Volunteer for Saturday Tutoring

Posted 7/30/2012 

• Early Childhood Summer Program Pilot

Posted 7/19/2012

• Volunteer Open House - August 29th

Posted 6/13/2012 

• WITS Awarded Grant from MDRT Foundation

Posted 5/10/12

• Melody Students Visit City Hall
  

Posted 4/17/12

• WITS Celebrates National Volunteer Week 
  

Posted 4/12/2012

• Chicago Bears Kicker, Robbie Gould Visits WITS program

Posted 2/28/2012

•   WITS is featured on ABC's Spirit of Giving segment

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