Changing Worlds

Changing Worlds' 10th Annual Benefit

Honoring Carla and Brian Hahn & Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti

Changing Worlds thanks the numerous individuals that helped to make its 10th Annual Benefit, Journeys a success. The event was held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Westin Hotel River North, Chicago.

The exciting evening featured student artwork exhibitions, a Student Leadership Award presentation, Brazilian student dancers and a video presentation developed by students participating in Changing Worlds' After-School Arts and Cultural Connections Program.

Changing Worlds also presented its Connecting Cultures Award to Carla and Brian Hahn, civic leaders and supporters of the arts, and Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti, renowned poet, publisher, editor and educator.
Click for Press Release of Connecting Cultures Award.

The evening also featured a silent auction and a raffle of three exciting prizes. See below for a listing of the three winners.

1st Prize: Round trip airfare for two to anywhere Southwest Airlines flies.

Winner: Michael Schmidt

2nd Prize: $1,000 American Express Gift Card, generously donated by Sharon Hidalgo.
Winner: Joan Bradbury

3rd Prize: Apple iPad
Winner: Ted Oppenheimer

Changing Worlds also thanks its 10th Annual Benefit Bridge Builder and Inclusion Benefactor Sponsors.