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Made to Write - A New Novel by Lisa

Now Available! 

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...

Order yours today!!

Hi

We are two  of Lisa’s Milwaukee friends. We loved her book, Made to Write. 

It’s published by Lulu.com and all the profits from the book sales go to Tomorrow’s Present. (www.tomorrowspresent.org)

 We have two important pieces of news:

#1. Right now – for a short time only – you can purchase Made to Write for 15% off the original price.

GET 15% OFF
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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 can even post your comments on the Guestbook of Lisa’s Caring Bridge blog: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lisacalderone

Phase 3 – EMAIL OPRAH

The week of August 15: EVERYONE send ONE EMAIL EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK to Oprah Winfrey.  At this email address:

https://www.oprah.com/ownshow/plug_form.html?plug_id=3337311

In your email, you can say three basic things:

>>> 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. 

- Teen Leader Graduate Luncheon

- Pebbles of Peace Celebration of Leadership

- Interfaith Youth Cafe at Zion United Church of Christ

Relevant Radio Interviews Dr. Calderone-Stewart

Lisa shares her story about touching the lives of youth through Tomorrow's Present.  Click on this link and go to Hour #2. 

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:

http://www.holycross.edu/magazine/issue_44_2/44_2_mission/

Read more great stories and see photos of Lisa from her time at Holy Cross.

Exciting News from New Jersey

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.

Click here to read his final article.

Click here to read his notes from Lisa’s interview questions.

Dr. Calderone-Stewart honored as Humanitarian

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.

Legacy Fund in the Media

Click here for recent news stories and articles!

New Brochure!
See the brochure that outlines our core programs and resources... and the insert that explains the Legacy Fund for Tomorrow's Present.

Participate in the Souper Bowl of Caring!

Contact us if you participated in the 2010 Souper Bowl of Caring on behalf of Tomorrow's Present programming. 

Think of us in January 2011!

December 2009 Teen Leaders' Mentor-Buddy Gathering

Read about this program and see pictures of the Teen Leaders and their buddies at the House of Peace.

2009 November Interfaith Youth Café

Read the article and see pictures from our café at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee!

2009 Pebbles of Peace

Read the article and see pictures from this year's youth forum at Cardinaly Stritch University.

2009 Middle School Youth Forum

Read the article and see pictures from this October youth forum.

2009 Teen Leader Retreat: Read the article and see pictures from this fun-filled event.

Mission Statements: Read our Teen Leaders' Mission Statements from the 2009 Retreat.

Boys and Girls Club youth attend House of Peace leadership training!

Summary of Activities and Accomplishments

Take a look back at all we accomplished during the 2008-2009 school year!

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.

Click here to see pictures from the workshop.

Click here for the celebration booklet!

Four Teen Leaders Graduate!!

See pictures and read about our Teen Leader Graduate Luncheon held at the House of Peace on May 9, 2009.

Were YOU part of the original Tomorrow's Present research project? (1998-2002)

Were YOU a House of Peace Teen Leader?

Are YOU interested in learning more about Tomorrow's Present and Transformation Ministry?

Contact Lisa to stay in touch.

Tomorrow's Present is now a collaborative ministry of House of Peace and The Leadership Center of Cardinal Stritch University!

Click here to learn more about The Leadership Center.

News from You!

A new feature made up from your emails and pictures!  Check out our first posting.

Visit our Teen Leaders Program Page!

THIS I BELIEVE!

Read excerpts from the Teen Leaders' "This I Believe" essays!

Submit your OWN "This I Believe" essay to National Public Radio!

Read Dr. Calderone's "This I Believe" Essay!

Here's What's Old!

Even new news becomes old news.

Click here to see our "Old News"...

which is our "Here's What's New!" archives.

Contact us for more information.