Executive Director Report
Rita Kahn, Executive Director We are thrilled to announce that Chicago HOPES for Kids is the recipient of the Northwestern University Dance Marathon (NUDM) grant for 2025! Northwestern University Dance Marathon is one of the largest independent student-run philanthropies in the country, raising more than $23 million in its 50+ year history. NUDM sustains yearlong fundraising and service campaigns culminating in a 15-hour marathon, in which more than 800 dancers round out their collective efforts. They selected Chicago HOPES because we are the only nonprofit in Chicago specifically dedicated to assisting students from K-9th grade experiencing homelessness with educational resources and a focus on literacy development and long-term outcomes. HOPES Volunteer Administrator, Kimberly King, will be the HOPES liaison to the NUDM team and she is looking forward to working with this highly-motivated group of Northwestern students. The Seeds of HOPE Gala is almost here! This year the live auction will include exciting trips to Napa Valley and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. There are still tickets available on our website but we are almost sold out - so please buy your tickets today and join us on Friday, June 7th at the charming Lacuna Lofts in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. It will be a wonderful event and an important opportunity to invest in HOPES after school and family programs. |