Korver coat drive nets more than 2,700 coats
The Bulls and Kyle Korver teamed up with Operation Warm® to host a coat drive at the team's January 21st game to provide new winter coats to help keep Chicagoland children warm this winter. Prior to the tip-off, fans were encouraged to drop off new children’s winter coats at any of the United Center admission gates. Monetary donations in conjunction with the coat drive were also collected at the gates.
The first 250 fans who attended the game and donated a new children’s coat or $15 or more received a ticket which allowed them to meet Korver and get an autograph from him after the game. More than 2,700 children’s coats were distributed to numerous community organizations and schools. >> Full story & photo gallery
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The most compassionate human act is that in which we truly extend ourselves to touch the life of another.
Not the kind of touch that is fleeting, lingering only for a moment before turning cold with the passing of time. But the warm, lasting impression left on one's heart from a sincere extension of the soul.
To truly touch and perhaps alter a life, one cannot succeed with a mere brief encounter or single act. To leave a life-long imprint requires a genuine compassion, a dedication of time and a sincere interest in the well-being of others.
Millions of people long for that human connection each day. They yearn for the moment when their needs, however big or small, will be recognized by someone who offers assistance and concern. These individuals live in our neighborhoods, attend our schools, belong to our churches and share our sidewalks.
As an organization that survives on the loyalty and support of its community, the Chicago Bulls believe it is not only our duty to reach out to those in need around us, it is our strongest passion. Whatever challenges we face as a basketball team, no mission is greater than that of building a community.
Aside from winning games and entertaining our fans, we have a responsibility and a desire to actively contribute to the growth of our society.
To do so, we aim each day to assist with the education and development of our youth, contribute to organizations that provide services to needy families and improve our city's struggling neighborhoods.
It is through these efforts that we are determined to leave a lifelong impression on those in need, in our schools, on the court, in the community and on our fans.
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Bulls, Illinois Secretary of State unveil Bulls license plate
The Chicago Bulls and Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White recently unveiled the new Bulls permanent Illinois license plate. The black and red striped plate, which features the Bulls logo, was on display during a press conference at the James R. Thompson Center. Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, Bulls President Michael Reinsdorf, and Benny the Bull were on hand for the unveiling. The public can preorder the license plates by visiting www.cyberdriveillinois.com. Fans can order random number, personalized or vanity plates.
Opportunity knocks at Chicago Bulls College Prep
Every detail matters at Chicago Bulls College Prep high school. The freshly painted white walls and beige metal lockers are spotless. The black-tiled floors reflecting the lights above couldn't be any brighter. College banners from around the country, along with the familiar Chicago Bulls red logo, hang neatly down each hallway above the lockers.
Starting with the inaugural class of some 225 boys and girls, everyone is dressed alike: light khaki pants, navy blue polo shirts with the school name and insignia on the front, black belt and black dress shoes. All shirts are tucked in.
"There are three pillars for us here," explains Tyson Kane, the principal who runs what has quickly becoming one of the best high schools in the Chicago Public school system. "Scholarship, discipline and honor. Our hallways and classrooms are sanctuaries."
Located just around the corner from the United Center, on West Adams near Damen, Chicago Bulls College Prep opened in August of 2009. It's the result of a $2 million donation from CharitaBulls, the non-profit arm of the Chicago Bulls, and a dream of Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, whose goal was to fund a charter school for Chicago public school students.
>> Read more about Chicago Bulls College Prep
"Fantasy Experience" of Honorary Ball Person
Has it always been your child's dream to play with the Chicago Bulls? Now you can make their dream a reality! The Bulls have created a once in a lifetime opportunity for fans 10 to 18 years of age to enhance their experience by being an Honorary Ball Person. Click here for details and visit Bulls.com/fantasy for other packages!
Good Sports, Inc.
The Bulls are proud to announce a partnership with Good Sports, Inc. to help support our EnergizaBulls Fitness and Learning Centers. Good Sports is a nonprofit organization that provides sports equipment for disadvantaged youth participating in sports programs in the Chicago. Good Sports encourages programs in need to apply for a grant by filling out the grant application form provided on their website www.goodsports.org. The Bulls and Good Sports team up to get more kids in the game!
