Chicago HOPES provides one-on-one shelter based tutoring and enrichment activities to students in homeless shelters.
Our sessions are dedicated to reading, writing, and math development, while also exposing our students to artistic and enrichment activities that cultivate curiosity and promote self-sufficiency.
Fall and Spring Program Information
Fall Program: September 28th thorugh December 3rd
Spring Program: January 11th through June 4th
During the school year, Chicago HOPES meets two to three times a week after school and/or on Sunday nights. All sessions last for an hour and a half to two hours, though meeting days and times are shelter specific.
School year sessions are dedicated to our core values: literacy, math, and independent learning skills, as well as homework help and personal enrichment. Individualized lesson plans are provided by on-site teachers to guide tutors in their efforts to help students achieve their full academic potential. Every other week students have the opportunity to participate in an enrichment activity provided by one of Chicago HOPES' many partnering programs.
Summer Program Information
Summer Program: June 21st through August 13th
During the summer, Chicago HOPES meets three times a week, Monday through Wednesday, for two hours each session.
Summer sessions continue the Chicago HOPES dedication to core academic values, along with an emphasis on community engagement. Enrichment programs continue on a bi-monthly basis and are alternated with weekly themed lessons by our on-site teachers.
On alternating Fridays, students have the opportunity to attend a field trip that relates to the work they are doing within their sessions, and their community. Past trips have included The Lincoln Park Zoo, The Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium, and The MLK Family Fun Center.
Enrichment
Every two weeks an entire session is devoted to a group activity related to the specific site's enrichment theme. Chicago HOPES invites a special guest from a local organization to lead the students in a shelter-based project. Our students are engaged in activities such as art projects, dance/music/theatrical performances, or discussions about their community and self. Some of our past guests have included the Hyde Park Arts Center, The Association of Black Storytellers, and Growing Power. Our hope is to encourage our students to acheive their full potential, while expanding their horizon of knowledge.
Program Days and Times: (Fall and Spring Semesters)
Click on the red shelter links to go to their individual websites!
- Clara's House (West Englewood): Monday & Wednesday Thuesday 5:30-6:30pm
- Cornerstone Community Outreach (Uptown):Tuesday & Thursday from 3:00-4:30pm
- Family Restoration (Princeton Park): Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-7:00pm
- San Jose de Obrerro aka Great Hope Family Shelter (Little Village): Monday & Wednesday from 3:30-5:00pm
- Independance House (Lawndale): Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00-5:30pm
- It Takes a Village (West Pullman): Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-7:00pm
- La Posada (Humbolt Park): Monday & Friday 3:30-4:45pm
- Lena Washington (Lawndale):Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 4:00-5:00pm
- Maria Shelter (Englewood): Monday & Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm
- New Life (East Rodgers Park): Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm
- Olive Branch: Thursday & Friday 5:30-7:00pm
- Ridgeland: Tuesday & Wednesday from 4:00-6:00pm
- Roseland (Roseland): Monday Tuesday & Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm
- Salvation Army (Uptown): Tuesday & Wednesday from 3:30-4:45pm
- St. Francis (Chatham): Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30-7:00pm
- Su Casa: Tuesday & Thursday from 3:30-5:00pm
- T.A.B. South 1 (Gresham): Tuesday from 3:30-5:00pm & Sunday from 6:00-7:30pm
- T.A.B. South 2 (Altgeld Gardents): Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30- 7:00pm
- T.A.B. House West (East Garfield Park): Monday & Thursday from 3:30-5:00pm
- Thelma’s Place (Ashburn/Gresham): Sunday & Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm
- Ubuntu Community Center (Brighton Park): Tuesday & Thursday from 3:30-5:00pm
