Upcoming Events

The Impact of Homelessness on Parents

5/13/2021

Chicago HOPES for Kids will present a one-hour panel discussion centered around The Impact Of Homelessness on Parents. This one-hour panel will feature Chicago HOPES for Kids Board Member, Frieda Holley, New Mom's Director of Housing Terri Wilkerson, Sylvia Center's Amanda Learmond, and CAWC Megan Rosado.

May Information Sessions

5/4/2021

Join Chicago HOPES for Kids for an information session to learn about our mission, the challenges of homelessness and how you can get involved with us in order to make a difference!

If you are interested in volunteering with Chicago HOPES for Kids, attending an information session is the first step to joining our team!

May Profit Share: Farm Bar Tuesdays!

4/28/2021

Every Tuesday in May, Farm Bar will be donating 20% of their profit to Chicago Hopes for Kids! Valid for all purchases, and additional donations can be made when ordering through their Toast site, when selecting "Charity of the Month." Farm Bar is located: 1300 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

To place an order, click the link to the Toast Site:

Toast site

To learn more, click the link to Farm Bar's website:

Farm Bar

Drive For HOPE June 4-6, 2021

4/28/2021

We are excited to announce our 1st annual Drive for HOPE hybrid golf outing that is taking place from June 4th - June 6th. Be on the lookout for additional details in the coming weeks for signup instructions for both in-person & virtual options through our website and next newsletter! Stay tuned!

Childhood Homelessness April 27 5:30-6:30 CST

4/16/2021

Chicago HOPES for Kids will present a one-hour workshop centered around Childhood Homelessness. This one-hour session will touch on topics such as: the various types of homelessness, the number of children experiencing homelessness, the impacts of homelessness on childhood development and education, and the McKinney-Vento Act.

Women in Social Work Panel 3/22

3/11/2021

In honor of both Women's History Month and Social Work Month, Chicago HOPES for Kids will be hosting a panel featuring Founder of Chicago HOPES for Kids, Patricia Rivera, Chicago HOPES for Kids Program Manager, Erica Walker, Josephine Robinson, and Tracey Vinson.

The Relationship Between Trauma, Homelessness, and Education Workshop 2/24/2021

2/22/2021

A Virtual Workshop

Join Chicago HOPES for Kids' Program Manager, Erica Walker, MA, LSW, and Outreach and Family Engagement Administrator, Alex Galván, AM candidate, for a workshop on trauma, homelessness, and education.

Thursday, February 25th, 2021
12:00-1:00 p.m. CT

Chicago HOPES for Kids Information Session 2/23/2021 and 3/4/2021

2/11/2021

Educational Rights of Students Experiencing Homelessness Workshop 1/14/2021

1/13/2021

Join us for a workshop that focuses on the educational rights of students experiencing homelessness! This workshop will be presented in partnership with Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. The session will cover:
1. The rights of students experiencing homelessness made possible through the federal McKinney-Vento Act (Chicago HOPES for Kids)
2. How to enroll in the CPS Students in Temporary Living Situations program (CPS STLS Department)
3. How to file a dispute if rights are violated (Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Law Project)

Debunking Myths About Homelessness: Disparities in Population Numbers

11/19/2020

Thursday, November 19, 2020
4:00 PM 5:00 PM

A Virtual Workshop

This session will compare the ways in which the Department of Housing and Urban Development counts the homeless population vs. the Department of Education, and the implications this has on overall funding and distribution of resources for people experiencing homelessness.

Anyone who registers will also be sent a recording of the workshop!