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Good News Partners is pleased to announce our keynote speaker for our 2012 Annual Fundraiser: Chris Gardner. His story, about the challenges of being homeless, became a No. 1 bestseller known as “The Pursuit of Happyness.” The story was turned into an award winning movie in 2006, starring Will Smith as Gardner.
From a young age Gardner was exposed to violence, drugs, abuse, poverty and family illiteracy. He was raised by his single mother who taught him the importance of paving your own path, despite your past. Gardner became a single parent himself in 1981 to Chris Jr. Even though he had a job, he was unable to support himself and his son, which is when his journey of homelessness began.

Gardner is able to use his life experiences, from homelessness to homeowner to successful businessman, to inspire audiences on all levels. Good News Partners is eager to have Chris partner with us and share his life experiences. Be on the lookout for more information on our Spring Fundraiser!

Where:

      Alice Millar Chapel on the campus of Northwestern University

      1870 Sheridan Rd Evanston, Illinois 60208

Reception: 

      2:30 pm  Reception and Silent Auction 

Presentation:

      4:00  pm Chris Gardner, real-life hero from the movie "Pursuit of Happyness" will speak on   "Brining Hope Home - Ending Homelessness and Hopelessness

 VIP Dinner:

      6:00 pm  The Hilton Garden Inn, Evanston, Illinois

Tickets can be purchased starting in February on our website at goodnewspartners.org or by calling Natalie at (773-764-4998).

Admission to the general reception, silent auction and speaking event- $75