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Chasity Melvin of the Chicago Sky - WNBA
Encourages Jobs For Youth Clients to Reach for the Sky!
CHICAGO, IL. (January 24, 2008) –
Chasity Melvin's awe-inspiring message to the JFY's graduating
class was nothing short of a slam dunk. Calm and confident,
Chasity gave JFY graduates some insight into the world of
being a WNBA star, what she likes about Chicago and her future
goals. Chasity said to JFY clients, "You are truly blessed
to have a program like JFY." The clients were elated
to have the opportunity to ask questions about her phenomenal
career and how she feels about living here in Chicago. She
humbly replied. "I like the Lakefront, I like being right
downtown and I have a great view. The Lakefront is the best
part of Chicago for me right now."
As reported by the Chicago Sky's website, Chasity says that
"My immediate goal was to come to Chicago and give some
veteran leadership and help the team finish close games and
we've been able to do that." The Sky has made major strides
early on in year No. 2 of the franchise, thanks in large part
to the recent acquisition of Chasity Melvin, who came to Chicago
in a trade with Washington back on May 24, 2007. The veteran
center has put up double digits in points and rebounds in
nearly every game she has played for Chicago, and as a result
wins are starting to come at a more frequent pace. The afternoon
concluded with Chasity signing autographs and posing for pictures
with clients and staff.
For twenty-eight years, Jobs for Youth (JFY) has provided
job training services to Chicago's youth and provided Chicago's
business community with motivated, job-ready workers. JFY
is the largest non-profit in Chicago serving young adults
17-24. JFY's mission is to help young men and women from low-income
families become a part of the economic mainstream. Jobs For
Youth has made a difference in the lives of over 100,000 Chicago
area youth. Jobs For Youth provides all services free of cost.
Learn more about Jobs For Youth's programs and upcoming events
by visiting our website at: www.jfychicago.org.
Jobs for Youth: A Life. A Job. A Future.
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