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Rita Kahn
Executive Director There is no better place to enjoy summertime than Chicago, I assume because we all feel we have earned it! Our HOPES Associate Board did a great job creating a HOPES summer experience by hosting our first ever golf outing on June 5 in-person at the Edgebrook Golf Course (also included virtual and mini golf options). I attended as part of a foursome, and we all agreed that it felt great to be outside and see HOPES board members, staff and supporters having a good time together. Many thanks to our amazing Associate Board for putting together this wonderful event! |
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Erica Walker
Program Manager It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Over the last year, one of the most important things that has helped myself and others feel more connected to what is happening at all of our program sites around the city are photographs. Site Coordinators and volunteers are asked to capture moments of program for a variety of reasons: they help kids and families see progress and the good things happening during program at their particular site, they help Site Coordinators and volunteers document what is going on at their programs and share insights and approaches with one another, and they help friends and stakeholders of our organization see the differences and similarities in the program across program sites. |
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Re-envisioning Homeless Assistance Services
By: Kimberly King AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Coordinator Homelessness is a complicated issue our society is plagued by. A result of a system-wide problem that has been perpetuated for decades; it has been a challenge to envision a society where homelessness can be eradicated. Strides towards this possibility are hindered by stigma, stereotypes and myths associated with homelessness. The types, common causes, intersections, and experiences of individuals facing homelessness are often overlooked. Although our society has taken steps to tackle this issue, such as through rapid rehousing programs, there is still much work to be done. |
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Did you know that families of color and low-income families pay a disproportionate amount of their income on their electricity bills every month? And that this isn’t just because of their income being lower, but also other factors that contribute to the cycle of poverty? We are partnering with Solstice to change this. Come learn about the impact of energy burden in Chicago and how to join the movement for energy justice by reducing your electricity bill with clean energy.
Solstice partners with organizations, businesses, and cities nationwide to make clean energy available to every American, while also raising donations for their partners. For every member of the Chicago HOPES for Kids community who opts in to community solar, Solstice is donating $200 back to HOPES to fund our summer enrichment programs! Learn more about our partnership here.
Looking for a way to support students experiencing homelessness in Chicago? The HOPES Associate Board is perfect for young professionals seeking to fundraise and bring public awareness to the mission of Chicago HOPES for Kids through networking and planning exciting events like happy hours, fun runs, and more!
Ready to get started? Fill out our interest form!
Ready to get started? Fill out our interest form!
We wanted to give a special shoutout to Big Buck's BBQ! They have been so supportive of HOPES and recently catered a field trip we had. The students loved the food. Thank you SO much!!
Do you want to stay up to date with HOPES program? Sign up for our HOPES program newsletter! This newsletter goes out twice a week and has resources for both parents and children.
We had a great time at our Golf Event Fundraiser this past weekend. Through your generous support, we raised over $1500 to support HOPES summer program! Thank you to the HOPES Associate Board for organizing this event. ⛳️
We are thrilled to announce we are one of the finalists for A Better Chicago’s initiative, Chicago Design Challenge! This grant will be used to grow our middle-school aged Literacy Learners program to include increased support to students living in Chicago’s homeless shelters, with the goal of giving students skills and confidence to graduate high school.
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Summer is approaching! The Night Ministry is running a drive to support our houseless neighbors during the heat. Want to donate or have questions? Contact Miranda Dean at miranda@thenightministry.org or 773-506-6022.
