{"id":67274,"date":"2022-06-16T10:34:56","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T18:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=67274"},"modified":"2023-04-13T17:05:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T01:05:11","slug":"zenni-chicago-bulls-congratulate-ambassadors-at-the-simple-good-youth-art-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/zenni-chicago-bulls-congratulate-ambassadors-at-the-simple-good-youth-art-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"Zenni &#038; Chicago Bulls Congratulate Ambassadors at The Simple Good Youth Art Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><center><br>\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"840\" height=\"472.5\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8s15OvklGEQ\" class=\"optanon-category-C0004\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/center>As part of its Framing the Future initiative, Zenni and\u00a0the Chicago Bulls teamed up with The Simple Good, a\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"none\">Chicago non-profit focused on empowering youth<span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Over two-thirds of youth around the world have witnessed violence, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which results in trauma and mental health disorders. Unaddressed, this can lead to depression, aggression<span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and low self-worth. The Simple Good\u2019s mission is to connect the meaning of \u201cgood\u201d from around the world to empower youth to bring positivity into their communities through art and discussion.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through this partnership, Zenni supported a cohort of students from local Chicago public schools by providing educational tools and materials to express themselves during a 10-week art program<span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> .\u00a0<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zenni ambassadors Coco and Breezy, premium eyewear designers who also host the kids\u2019 TV show \u201cWonderama,\u201d organized a final art showcase for the students on May 20. During the showcase, each student presented their work and shared what \u201cthe simple good\u201d means to them. The students received encouraging words from Bulls legend <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mickey Johnson<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Chicago stitch artist <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emma McKee<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and Zenni\u2019s own Michelle Ticknor on how to move forward sharing the simple good in their communities. Bulls player <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alex Caruso<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and legend <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ben Gordon<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> joined Mickey on stage to hand out graduation certificates and ambassador pins. Zenni happily concluded the showcase by announcing its support of another cohort of TSG students to continue Framing the Future.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The showcase concluded with an inspiring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QDDgTxVAg5U\" aria-label=\"Visit video Page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">video<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> message below from Chicago Bulls player <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coby White<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p><center><br>\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"840\" height=\"472.5\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QDDgTxVAg5U\" class=\"optanon-category-C0004\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/center><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our Impact:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">20 students graduated from the 10<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 <span data-contrast=\"auto\">week program as official Simple Good ambassadors<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">120 guests filled the United Center for the final Youth Art Showcase<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4 Chicago artists invited to interact with students and their artwork in the gallery<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3 Chicago Bulls ambassadors congratulated students on stage<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each student received affirmation cards, Coco and Breezy frames, and VIP Zenni gift card<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What the Simple Good means to:<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coco &amp; Breezy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Designers, Artists &amp; DJs): \u201cIf things don\u2019t go your way, how do you find the good in it<span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and find the lesson?\u201d<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coby White <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Chicago Bulls): \u201cMy pride in life is being the same guy every day. Since I was a kid, I didn\u2019t care about what people think about me, so you shouldn\u2019t either. All that matters is you being yourself at the end of the day.\u201d<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Attendees<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: \u201cBeing kind to myself and others,\u201d<span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cTo create change<span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d<span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u201cBeing thankful for where I am today.\u201d<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We look forward to seeing these newly minted youth ambassadors spread the simple good around the world and supporting the next student cohort! Share what \u201cThe Simple Good\u201d means to you by tagging #Zennigives #Thesimplegood.<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Simple-good_content.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Zenni\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zenni was founded in 2003 with the simple mission to provide everyone with access to affordable prescription eyewear. Today, Zenni.com is one of the largest providers of online eyewear, offering quality frames and lenses for one-tenth of the price of optical retail. The company has sold nearly 50 million pairs of glasses since its inception. Zenni is the Official Eyewear Partner of the Chicago Bulls, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Boston Red Sox. The company also has ongoing partnerships with fashion designers and premium eyewear designers, including Coco + Breezy.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Framing the Future\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zenni\u2019s ongoing initiative to provide affordable eyewear and educate on the importance of eye health to the community, especially our youth. With key partners like the Chicago Bulls, we have revived Chicago Park District facilities and enhanced Chicago\u2019s Park Kids After School Program, which serves thousands of kids each year. We\u2019ve provided hundreds of vision screenings and eyewear at schools and community events.\u00a0\u00a0<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":257}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":null,"protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":67277,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[166],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-67274","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community-service"],"acf":[],"contentshake_article_id":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67274"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67274\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67277"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}