What We Do

Our sessions are dedicated to reading, writing, and math development, while also exposing our students to artistic and enrichment activities that cultivate curiousity and promote self-sufficiency.

Fall and Spring Program Information      

Fall Program: September thorugh December  Spring Program: January through June

During the school year, Chicago HOPES meets twice a week after school and/or on Sunday nights. All sessions last for an hour and a half, though meeting days and times are shelter specific. Sessions are dedicated to our core values: literacy, math, and independent learning skills, as well as homework help and enrichment. Individualized lesson plans are provided to guide tutors in their efforts to help students achieve their full academic potential.

Summer Program Information  

Summer Program: June through August

During the summer, Chicago HOPES meets three times a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm) at three of our current sites: Great Hope Family Shelter, Thelma’s Place, and Ubuntu Community Center. The summer program will run from June 24th-August 14th. Each day will be dedicated to academic lesson plans, enrichment projects, or community engagement. Every other week the students will participate in a field trip from 10:00am-4:00pm that relates to the work they do on the community engagement day.

Enrichment

Fifteen minutes of each session is devoted to a group activity related to the monthly enrichment theme. The students are engaged in activities such as art projects, dance performance, and discussions about community and health. One day each month, Chicago HOPES invites a special guest from a local organization to lead an full-session enrichment project with the students at the shelter. 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 work at their fullest potential, while expanding their horizon of knowledge.

 Days and Times:

  • Cornerstone Community Outreach:Tuesday &Thursday from 3:00pm-5:00pm
  • Great Hope Family Shelter: Monday & Wednesday from 3:30-5:00pm
  • Maria Shelter: Monday & Wednesday from 3:30-5:00pm
  • Tab South: Tuesday from 3:30-5:00pm & Sunday from 6:00-7:30pm
  • Thelma’s Place: Sunday & Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm
  • Ubuntu Community Center: Tuesday & Thursday from 3:30-5:00pm