Join us for an evening of HOPE featuring dinner, dancing, and strolling through the beautiful gardens of the Garfield Park Conservatory. Live music will include a performance by local band and friend of HOPES, the Adler Brothers, as well as harp music by our founder Patricia Rivera. DJ Ca$hera will round out the evening with dancing after dinner and presentations on the work of Chicago HOPES for Kids to support students experiencing homelessness. A silent auction will also be held during the event - preview coming soon! Additional donations are welcomed and will go towards academic enrichment opportunities for our K-9th grade students.
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Our MissionWe 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. |
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
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Our Approach Makes A Difference.
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850+Students And Families Impacted
More than 650 students and families were impacted by HOPES programs and and services. Vertical Divider
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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. Vertical Divider
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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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