Welcome to ROCO Chicago's Introduction to IMPACT Clubs

👉 Join Our Zoom Meeting to learn more and make a difference!

About the event

This introductory zoom meeting is your chance to learn more about an innovative educational program and how you can contribute to this rewarding, volunteer-based initiative. Whether you're a parent, educator, community leader, or someone passionate about youth development, we welcome you to discover the impact you can make. At ROCO Chicago, we are dedicated to making a significant change in the lives of children and youth in our community.

Zoom Meeting Link: Bit.ly/rufzoom4

About IMPACT CLUBS

IMPACT Clubs offer a unique opportunity for children to develop life skills through active participation in real-world activities connected to their own community. The program focuses on areas such as environmental protection, entrepreneurship, education, and civic engagement, fostering confidence, independence, resilience, and compassion in young minds.

IMPACT Clubs by the Numbers

- Over 600 IMPACT Clubs across 5 continents.

- More than 1,000 teachers, librarians, and clergy trained and involved as club leaders.

- Over 17,000 middle and high school students have been members for at least two years.

- More than 2,300 community service projects completed by IMPACT youths.

Agenda

Presentation of the IMPACT History

How IMPACT Works

Tools/Resources of an IMPACT Club

Why IMPACT for Children, Youth, and Community

The Role of the IMPACT Facilitator

Inspiration from IMPACT Facilitators and Members in Romania

Steps to Open and Implement an IMPACT Club

Q & A

Speakers

Maria Butyka Neagu- IMPACT Program Director

Andreea Băltărețu- Coordinator of the IMPACT Network Romania

Catalina Murariu- Development Director of the New Horizons Foundation

About the New Horizons Foundation

Foundation's vision:

A society in which children and youth develop in a conducive environment, reach their potential and use it to contribute to the progress of the community and the world they live in.

The Foundation believes in the transformative impact of experiential education and in the ability of educators and leaders from organizations and communities to guide youth toward becoming more skilled, stronger, and wiser individuals.