Our Mission

​We empower lives through education.
Chicago HOPES for Kids provides educational support for children living in Chicago's homeless shelters. It is our mission to provide our students with the resources and encouragement needed to succeed academically, despite the challenges of homelessness.

What We Do

Children experiencing homelessness are at risk of falling 3 to 6 months behind in school with every move. At HOPES, we provide the necessary interventions to help students reach their full potential.

 Our Partner Shelters

Currently, our programs are in 10 shelters and community-based sites in Chicago!

Neighborhoods we work in include: Rogers Park, Uptown, Lakeview, Austin, Englewood, South Shore, Back of the Yards and South Chicago

* Exact locations are not provided to ensure the safety and privacy of the families and children we serve

​Our Impact
Our Approach Makes A Difference.
  • We Provide Encouragement - Children thrive with guidance from caring adults. HOPES volunteers encourage children to be self-motivated and embrace challenge.
  • We Support Academic Success - Children experiencing homelessness are at risk of falling three-six months behind in school with every move. At HOPES, we provide the academic support needed to keep our kids on track.
  • We Engage Families - Strong families foster strong kids. We teach parents how to effectively advocate for their children in the public school system to help them better support their children's academic success long-term.

850+

Students And Families Impacted
More than 650 students and families were impacted by HOPES programs and and services.
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65%

Of Our Students Advanced 1+ Reading Level 
65% of students in our after school program grew one or more reading levels in 12 weeks during the fall 2019 semester.
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56%

Of Our Students Felt Their Reading Improved
56% of grade 3-5 students report that they feel they have improved in reading when asked an open ended question about what subjects they think they have improved on.

Hear a little more about Chicago HOPES for Kids From our founder, Patricia Rivera. 

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