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Volunteers Needed
to select the winners of the
Chicago White Sox 2015 Illinois Fatherhood Essay Contest
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2015 IFI/Chicago White Sox Fatherhood Essay Contest
All Illinois Schools K-12 are invited to participate
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2014 IFI FALL FATHERHOOD CELEBRATION & RICKY BYRDSONG AWARDS LUNCHEON RECAP
Click to view a video about Ricky Byrdsong
Former Northwestern basketball coach, Ricky Byrdsong, was killed by a white supremacist in 1999 while jogging with his children.
Now ten years later in 2009, this documentary examines race relations and how Ricky's legacy has live on.
Produced by Ryan Dietz, Alex Presha, and Tommy Giglio. Advised by Larry Stuelpnagel.
Copyright 2009 Medill School of Journalism.
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Please watch this short video about the FATHER FACTOR
Click below to watch the IFI Video
Our mission is:
"Actively Engaging Fathers in the Education of Children."
"Actively Engaging Fathers in the Education of Children."
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Our June 11, 2014
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Rev. Harold Davis |
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Elzie L. Higginbottom |
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Allen Lynch |
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Mark Trestman |
IFI also recognized the 12 Finalists of the
2014 IFI / Chicago White Sox Fatherhood Essay Contest
| Essayist | Category | "Father" |
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Brysen Bankhead |
Father |
James Bankhead |
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Teagan Lillebert |
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Thomas Lilleberg |
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Jaymie Mostacchio |
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Stephen Mostacchio |
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Katelyn Halisz |
FatherFigure |
Michael Brady |
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Rodrigo Galvan |
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Luis Galvan |
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Gabriel Rocha |
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Jason Porod |
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Kylie Ceponis |
Grandfather |
James Ceponis |
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Ava & Gracie Jablonski |
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James Jablonski |
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Michael Davito |
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Thomas Seleski |
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Dwight Jones |
Stepfather |
Keith Pye |
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Xavier & Jasmine Amezcua |
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Eduardo Ramos |
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Sarah Anson |
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Robert White |
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2014 IFI / White Sox Fatherhood Essay Contest Finalists
Have Been Selected
These finalists are from the following schools:
| Amundsen High School | Chicago |
| Benito Juarez High School | Chicago |
| Bogan High School | Chicago |
| Bridgeport Catholic Academy | Chicago |
| Chicago HS for Agricultural Sciences | Chicago |
| Columbia Explorers Academy | Chicago |
| Crystal Lawn | Joliet |
| De LaSalle Institute | Chicago |
| Epic Academy Charter High School | Chicago |
| Gage Park High School | Chicago |
| George Washington Elementary | Chicago |
| Goodings Grove School | Homer Glen |
| Goudy Elementary School | Chicago |
| John Hancock | Chicago |
| Kankakee JHS | Kankakee |
| Marya Yates School | Matteson |
| Mt. Carmel Middle School | Mt. Carmel |
| Our Lady of Grace | Chicago |
| Rachel Carson Elementary | Chicago |
| Southwestern Middle School | Piasa |
| St. Benedict | Blue Island |
| St. Francis of Rome | Cicero |
| St. Norbert | Northbrook |
| Taft Elementary | Lockport |
| UIC Woodlawn | Chicago |
| Woodbine | Cicero |
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We have implemented a variety of programs,
events and resources that promote responsible fathering.
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IFI holds events throughout the year to both raise money and celebrate the wonderful fathers in our lives.
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"Click Here" to read the June 15, 2014 Daily Herald story
by Burt Constable
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2014 IFI Chicago White Sox Fatherhood Essay Winners "Fathers" of the Year and the essayists
FATHER OF THE YEAR
Stephen Mostacchio
(Jaymie Mostacchio)
GRANDFATHER OF THE YEAR
Thomas Seleski
(Michael Davito)
STEP FATHER OF THE YEAR
Robert White
(Sarah Anson)
FATHER FIGURE OF THE YEAR
Luis Galvan
(Rodrigo Galvan)
2014 IFI / Chicago White Sox Fatherhood Essay Winners
Photos courtesy of Ron Vesely / Chicago White Sox
WINNERS of the 2014 IFI / White Sox Fatherhood Essay Contest
at the July 5, 2014 White Sox game where the kids threw a pitch to their "Dads".
at the July 5, 2014 White Sox game where the kids threw a pitch to their "Dads".
Pictured from left to right
Tom Seleski - Grandfather of the Year with Michael Davito
Tom Seleski - Grandfather of the Year with Michael Davito
Stephen Mostacchio - Father of the Year with Jaymie Mostacchio
Robert White - Step Father of the Year with Sarah Anson
Robert White - Step Father of the Year with Sarah Anson
Not present - Luis Galvan - Father-Figure of the Year and Rodrigo Galvan
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Please watch this short video about the FATHER FACTOR
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Please support the
IFI 30 For 30 Campaign
to raise $30k
to raise $30k
Thank You
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David Hirsch
Founder, Illinois Fatherhood Initiative (IFI)
Launched the
IFI Fatherhood School Assessment Program CLICK HERE
Debuted its plans to develop the
IFI TALKS Mentoring Program, CLICK HERE
Announced plans to expand the
IFI Watch D.O.G.S. Program, CLICK HERE
Put a call out for 10 IFI Champions
to take the organization to the next level CLICK HERE
Debuted the 21st Century Dads Promise Cards CLICK HERE
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Contact Us
information@4fathers.org
ILLINOIS FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE
1 North Dearborn Street #1000
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone # 800-996-DADS or 312-986-4274
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Become a Member
If it were not for the help of our members, that special connection between father and child wouldn't be possible. We are sincerely thankful for all you do.
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Author and speaker Rick Johnson founded Better Dads, a fathering skills program, based on the urgent need to empower men to lead and serve in their families and communities. Rick's books have expanded his ministry to include influencing the whole family, with life-changing insights for men and women on parenting, marriage, and personal growth.
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