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• The C.R.A.F.T. organization was awarded a $4,000 grant from the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc. The grant will be used for C.R.A.F.T.'s 2012 summer enrichment program.

• A gift of land was anonymously donated to C.R.A.F.T. The 1.3 acres of land is adjacent to the property that C.R.A.F.T. already owns in Pembroke. The donated land will be vital to C.R.A.F.T.'s plan to expand its facilities during the coming years.

• CRAFT is supporting 12 college students through its Student Assistance Fund and Student Adoption Fund for the 2011-2012 school year.

• Christine Foster, daughter of Ms. Rosemary Foster, was awarded $1500 through the Hezekiah Brady, Jr. Scholarship. Ms. Foster is a junior at Eastern Illinois University.

CRAFT Highlights 2011

C.R.A.F.T. has served 114 students with a total of $116,950 through its Student Assistance Fund since 1991.

C.R.A.F.T began its 21st year of the Eagles with its partnership with Lorenzo Smith School in Pembroke Township, IL.

C.R.A.F.T established the Hezekiah Brady, Jr. Scholarship Fund in honor and memory of the organization's founder. ($14,250 has been awarded to 8 students since 2005.)

C.R.A.F.T. completed its 8th year of the Summer Enrichment / Literacy Program.

C.R.A.F.T., through its Student Assistance Fund and the Student Adoption Program, is supporting 12 college students in the 2011-2012 school year.

Quick Contact

C.R.A.F.T. Inc.
PO Box 231, Hopkins Park, IL 60944 USA
Phone 815.944.5416
Fax 708.503.4076
craft@craftinc.org

Mentoring, Literacy Assistance, Student Adoption...

Serving the Pembroke/Hopkins Park area of Illinois

The Center for Re-creation And Family Training Organization (C.R.A.F.T., Inc.) has adhered to its mission of developing and implementing programs directed towards building a stronger, more productive African-American community.

The CRAFT Organization primarily serves the youth and families of the Pembroke/Hopkins Park area of Illinois. The community has one of the highest poverty rates in the state.

Eagles Program

CRAFT changed its focus to the mentoring of elementary students through the Eagles Program in 1991.

The primary mission of the Eagles Program is to build self-esteem and self worth in African American youth by providing role models, leadership and guidance for the students...more

Student Adoption Program

The Student Adoption Program (S.A.P.) was initiated in 1991 to assist students in their preparation for and pursuit of postsecondary education.

The Student Adoption Program – S.A.P. focuses on two different groups of students: high school and college...more

2011 Hezekiah Brady, Jr Scholarship Golf Outing

On Saturday, June 25, 2011, the C.R.A.F.T. organization hosted its third Hezekiah Brady, Jr.

Scholarship Golf Outing. We are grateful for the beautiful weather, the 14 golfers who participated and for all of the sponsors.

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A total of $1,507 was raised for the Hezekiah Brady, Jr. Scholarship Fund.

A Special Thank You to the Sponsors:

Lunch Sponsors ($250)
* Brady/Rogers Families
* Fisher-Swale Nicholson Eye Care
* Friends of Lisa Dugan

Hole Sponsors ($100)
* Dr. & Mrs. James Upchurch
* Momence Bottle Gas
* Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Stevenson
* Pembroke Community Reformed Church
* Peoples Bank of Kankakee County
* Senator Toi Hutchison
* Valspar
* www.teamplete.com-Andrea Brennan

Golf Cart Sponsors ($50)
* James Talley

Donations (Anonymous)
* Mr. & Mrs. David Swacina