A little murder, a little romance, a few twists, an inner city setting, a plucky main character who doesn’t know how to give up, teenagers trying to make a difference, and hope for everyone who struggles to find meaning in senseless tragedy… Made to Write is about Nellie Massa, required to reflect on her life, resistant at first, who eventually realizes that writing -- and the mindfulness it demands -- is essential for thriving and celebrating, despite the world’s disappointments and contradictions.
100% of the profits will go to the Legacy Fund for Tomorrow’s Present. Read more...
Apparently, Lulu.com had a website snafu and people weren’t able to find Lisa’s book. So to make it up to her, they are offering this short-term discount.
Please order your books today!!
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#2. We need your help with our three-phase campaign to raise awareness for Made to Write and the mission of Tomorrow’s Present!
Phase 1 – READ!
Buy the book if you don’t have a copy and read it!
Buy a copy for a friend and get your friend to read it!
Phase 2 – TALK!
Talk about the book – with your book club, or just with a friend!
>>> You enjoyed reading Made to Write – a novel about teaching leadership skills to urban youth. It’s based on the real work of Tomorrow’s Present in Milwaukee.
>>> You think viewers would enjoy seeing the real people on the Oprah show – the adult leaders and the teens in Milwaukee who inspired the book.
>>> Lisa, author and founder of Tomorrow’s Present, has terminal cancer, and is still looking for ways to raise funds so their mission can continue.
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Even if they don’t make it to the show… maybe Oprah Winfrey would make a donation to Tomorrow’s Present!
Please commit to this three-phase campaign: READ – TALK – EMAIL OPRAH!
With your help, we could reach the tipping point! If we can catch Oprah’s attention, It would make a huge difference for Tomorrow’s Present funding!
Thanks so very much!
– Jacquie Gozdowiak and Erica Weber
Celebration at the Leadership Center
The staff of The Leadership Center gathered on 1 June 2010 to celebrate the passing of the mission of Tomorrow’s Present from Dr. Lisa-Marie Calderone-Stewart to Sean Lansing.
Dr. Peter Holbrook, the executive director of the Leadership Center gave a brief history of Tomorrow’s Present and the partnership between House of Peace and Cardinal Stritch University.
Then Dr. Lisa spoke about her research and her work with teenagers, her gratitude to both House of Peace and The Leadership Center, and her delight that Sean Lansing had agreed to become the new director of Tomorrow’s Present, effective 1 August 2010. Read more about the exciting future of Tomorrow's Present!
Tomorrow's Present celebrates the end of the school year with several events to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of young people.
Dr. Calderone-Stewart featured in Holy Cross Magazine
The Spring 2010 issue of Holy Cross Magazine has this article on pages 28-29: “Peace and Leadership: Focusing on the present, one courageous alumna builds a lasting legacy,” by Jim Stingl. The article is found at this link:
Read Bernadette Calderone's report about Tomorrow's Present for her Theology class at Mt. St. Mary High School in New Jersey. All students were asked to report on an organization of their choice and the students voted to send $25 to the Legacy Fund for Tomorrow's Present.
Teen Leader Article Honors Lisa
Steven B., a Teen Leader at the House of Peace, attends The Marquette University High School. He was given an assignment in his expository writing class to interview a person, and create a portrait of that person by fusing together the elements from the interview questions and other information. Steven chose to write about Dr. Lisa-Marie Calderone-Stewart.
On March 19, 2010, Dr. Lisa-Marie Calderone-Stewart was honored along with 14 other women by the US Post Office as “Women Putting their Stamp on Metro Milwaukee.” Her category was “humanitarianism.” Read more about Lisa's Stamp on Milwaukee.
Middle School Youth Forum
Click here for pictures and information about the January 2010 middle school youth forum.
Hope is Something You Do
Click here to see why Hope is Something You Do is a “win-win” proposition!
The January 30th workshop was attended by St. William Parish.
On July 29, “Professor Oops!” talked about ecology and creative thinking at the House of Peace. Click here for pictures!
On June 14, the Congregation of the Great Spirit presented a workshop at House of Peace on Native American Spirituality and Culture. What did twelve-year-old Barbara think was the most important learning? Read an article and see some pictures.
Tomorrow's Present 10 year anniversary celebration!
On May 7, 2009, we celebrated 10 years of youth leadership development.