The Ounce Annual Luncheon: Virtual Edition
Hosted by Diana Rauner on CYA Live
Free
Join in this online interactive event on a laptop using Google Chrome . -- SPEAKERS • Diana M. Rauner, President, Ounce of Prevention Fund, Moderator • Charles Matthews, Luncheon Chair • Portia Kennel, Panelist • Brenda Eiland-Williford, Panelist ABOUT THE EVENT While we cannot be together in person for our Annual Luncheon this year, we are pleased to share that we’re transforming our event to a live, virtual screening of our soon-to-be premiered documentary film, “Tomorrow's Hope,” funded and produced by The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation. The film screening and panel discussion that follows with early childhood experts will focus on the importance of early education and the significant role parents play in the long-term success of their children, especially in times of crisis. As the pandemic evolves, more schools, businesses and child care providers are being forced to close their doors. For many families, this means they will no longer have access to critical resources, such as affordable meals, child care programs and health care services. As a result, our youngest learners may be seriously impacted for months, and perhaps years, to come. Thanks to our generous sponsors, we can offer this engaging event at no additional cost and extend the invitation to families, young professionals and educators from coast-to-coast. Every day we’re seeing how families and communities are being impacted by incredible hardships as a result of the pandemic. We hope our reimagined Annual Luncheon, and the virtual screening of our film will provide inspiration and reassurance as you witness how unwavering resilience, parent engagement and early learning experiences can make a difference for every child, especially in times of adversity. TOMORROW’S HOPE SYNOPSIS “Tomorrow's Hope,” created and produced by The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation, follows three high school seniors, from the Ounce’s first cohort of Educare Chicago students, as they prepare for graduation and beyond. It's an unprecedented look at how early childhood education has impacted their lives, 17 years later. The film brings us into the journey of passionate educators and tenacious kids and their families determined to carve out the future despite a sea of incredible challenges. tomorrowshopefilm.com © 2020 Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation
Featuring Diana Rauner, Charles Matthews, Portia Kennel, Brenda Eiland-Williford