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'Snapshots' nets $90,000 for SGA Youth and Family Services

Lincoln Park resident gives back to community Susana Marotta, executive director of SGA Youth & Family Services, is pictured in the center along with Lincoln Park resident  Sue Fisher-Yellen, left, who is an SGA board member, and social worker Rachel Hooker, right, at the charity world premiere of "Snapshots," a documentary film produced for SGA by filmmakers from Columbia College which showcases the reality of adolescence in Chicago.

Susana Marotta, executive director of SGA Youth and Family Services, has announced the success of the premiere of "Snapshots," the 2005 fundraising gala of the social service agency.  Over 200 attended the world premiere and $90,000 was raised, which will be used for mental health and prevention services aimed at keeping Chicago's youth in school.    Created by young filmmakers from Columbia College, "Snapshots" is a unique vehicle through which to educate the audience about the issues and challenges facing young people in the city. The young filmmakers were able to connect with Chicago's youth, creating a fresh and unique dialogue that runs throughout the film. The touching documentary will be used in the future as an educational tool for social workers and others serving youth professionals. Founded in 1911, the mission of SGA Youth and Family Services is to support the emotional development of Chicago area adolescents and young adults. SGA offers service in areas that include Juvenile Justice, Teen Parenting and Homeless Youth.  For more information, call Chris Kadow-Dougherty  at (312) 447-4324.