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Erica Walker
Program Manager If you are reading this sentence, I want to congratulate you; you have made it through what was undoubtedly the most challenging and unusual year in recent memory. This is not said lightly; many lives have been impacted in profound ways by the seismic shifts which occurred this year. We at HOPES are no different. As I look back on this year and how our team at Chicago HOPES for Kids rose to the occasion and moved forward with its mission in the face of prevailing conditions, I feel a sense of appreciation for and awe of everyone who made it happen. |
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Mutual Aid
By: Alex Galván Outreach and Family Engagement Administrator at Chicago HOPES for Kids During 2020, as government support for citizens remained scarce, communities across Chicago bound, and continue to bind, together to support one another. From providing cash assistance to those in the service industry through the Service Worker’s Support Fund, to delivering care packages for seniors through My Block, My Hood, My City, Chicagoans have shown dedication to showing up for one another. |
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Mikayla McGill has been one of our AmeriCorps State and National members since June 2020. She is originally from Buffalo Grove, IL. Currently, Mikayla is in her undergraduate studies at Loyola University of Chicago studying elementary education with minors in special education and educational policy.
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Great news! Together we exceeded our #GivingTuesday goal and raised over $15,000! Thanks to you, children living in shelters will receive STEM kits, books, and gift cards during the winter break. This success will help us distribute 175 HOPES activity packages. That’s 175 lives empowered through education!
We have received a $20,000 grant from USA Today's Gannett Foundation to help support our spring semester generally, for both in-person and virtual programming!
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The holidays are approaching and as people are buying gifts, it's important to remember that it matters where you spend your money! There are also many toy, food, and clothing drives that are looking for support.
Block Club has created a comprehensive list of different toy drives that are happening across Chicago. Click here to find one near you that you can support!
Block Club has created an awesome guide to help you shop small and local this holiday season! Many small businesses have suffered due to the pandemic. Shopping small is one easy way you can show support for your community!
Block Club has created an awesome guide to help you shop small and local this holiday season! Many small businesses have suffered due to the pandemic. Shopping small is one easy way you can show support for your community!
The city of Chicago has also made a guide to help you shop from local Black owned stores!
