Stay Fresh Stay Sober

Make Your Party Rock...Alcohol Free!

DURING THESE HOLIDAYS "MAKE UR PARTY ROCK" ALCOHOL FREE!
   
"Staying Fresh, Staying Sober" video created by The Miracle Center's youth as part of their campaign efforts to prevent and reduce Underage Drinking in the Hermosa Community. This video shows young people that in order to "Make Ur Party Rock" you do not need to have alcohol!  If you would like to join their effort please contact The Miracle Center at (773) 276-5933.

Don't miss it!

To Kill a Mockingbird--Performance

The Miracle Center invites you to a live performance of "To Kill A Mockingbird." For this educational student production, many teens in our arts program have assembled with some adult guest performers under the direction of our new Artistic Director, Diane Fisher-Simmons. The show's script, based on the Pulitzer prize winning book by Harper Lee, still reminds us today that racism and judgment without "walking around in someone else's skin" is as wrong today as it was in 1935, Maycomb, Alabama - which is the show's setting. Don't miss this childhood journey which leads us to a court room battle where standing for what is right, win or lose, still matters.

When: Friday, June 29th @ 7:30 pm

Saturday, June 30th @ 7:30 pm

Where: 3740 W. Belden

Chicago, IL 60647

Ticket Prices: $7.00 (Youth)

$10.00 (Adults 18 & over)

To purchase your tickets visit us at http://www.themiraclecenter.org/ or contact us at 773.276.5933 for more information.

Home For Christmas

TMC Speaks Out

Why are there so many alcohol ads in MY community?

Please Advertise Responsibly

If you walk between Pulaski Avenue and Cicero (Chicago), you will notice that a great amount of alcohol advertisements will entertain the sight of more than one person. But if you stop to observe which of them is dedicated to prevent alcohol drinking among the youth, you will be surprised because there isn't any!

For this reason, the youth from Hermosa in partnership with the Healthy Hermosa Coalition, The Miracle Center, and Boys and Girls club, united and participated in a rally to create awareness among the community residents and elected officials, of the urgent need to restrict alcohol advertisements in Hermosa.

The irresponsible way that some liquor companies flood the Latino community with their ads was a focus of this rally. These ads include catchy Spanish phrases, colors related to sport teams or flags and even young people drinking at the beach or parties. All this done with the intention of catching the attention of Latino Youth.

So with the slogan "Please Advertise Responsibly" it is our HOPE to call the attention of community residents, elected officials, and media and change the way alcohol industries approach and does business in Latino communities!

Shoot To Win

Shoot to Win

Making the Right Choices
What a year this was!

Over the past year fewer HS students refused peer and family pressure to reach out for a drink at parties. (2010 IYS Data)

THEY CHOOSE TO STAY FRESH & STAY SOBER

According to the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) data, the Hermosa Community HS students have started to think more about the consequences of drinking alcohol; they have become more informed, self-confident, and empowered. More students have decided to refuse peer and family pressure to reach for a drink at parties. HURRAY!

This means that the social norms campaign to prevent underage drinking that has been planned and implemented by the Healthy Hermosa Coalition and The Miracle Center is showing positive results, according to the Illinois Youth Survey.

However, changing social norms is a difficult and long-term process that can easily stagnate or be reversed. Therefore, despite some initial successess, we all still have to continue with our efforts and involvement in the campaign in order to build on the initial positive results.

Remember, in our unity there is power!

For more information on how to join our effort to stop underage drinking contact The Miracle Center at (773)276-5933

Chicago's Puerto Rican Story

The Miracle Center youth Theater Ensemble Presents the Theatrical Adaptation of the Documentary film Chicago's Puerto Rican Story

Play written by Antonio & Gloricelly Franceschi

Saturday, July 30, 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Friday, August 5, 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Saturday, August 6, 2:00pm
(Doors open 30 minutes Before Show

Chicago Center for the Performing Arts
777 N. Green Street
Chicago, IL 60622

$10.00 Matinee $15.00 Evening
to purchase tickets visit www.THEMIRACLECENTER.org For more information call (773)276-5993