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We Empower Lives Through Education
We understand the difficulties our community is facing during the coronavirus pandemic, especially the students we serve. We are committed to helping in any way we can.
Please click the links below for parent resources and to learn how you can help. If you are able, please consider donating.
Our Mission
We 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.
What We Do
Children experiencing homelessness are at risk of falling 3 to 6 months behind in school with every move. At HOPES, we provide the necessary interventions to help students reach their full potential.
Our Partner Shelters
Currently, our programs are in 8 shelters in Chicago!
Neighborhoods Depicted On Map:
Uptown (2 sites), Rogers Park, Lakeview, South Shore, Englewood, Austin and South Chicago
* Exact locations are not provided to ensure the safety and privacy of the families and children we serve
Our Impact
Our Approach Makes A Difference.
We Provide Encouragement - Children thrive with guidance from caring adults. HOPES volunteers encourage children to be self-motivated and embrace challenge.
We Support Academic Success - Children experiencing homelessness are at risk of falling three-six months behind in school with every move. At HOPES, we provide the academic support needed to keep our kids on track.
We Engage Families - Strong families foster strong kids. We teach parents how to effectively advocate for their children in the public school system to help them better support their children's academic success long-term.
650+
Students And Families Impacted
More than 650 students and families were impacted by HOPES programs and and services.
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.
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.
The Latest
What's happening at HOPES?
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Don’t Forget To Follow Us On Instagram: @chihopeforkids
We’re always sharing pictures of our kiddos, community events, and valuable resources from COVID-19 testing sites to educational materials on inequities students continue to face with e-learning. Check out our latest posts!
The grant will support the expansion of STEM curriculum in our After-School programs located in homeless shelters across the city of Chicago. Read the full story here.