Spring 2012 Dates & Sites  |  Jan. 30 - May 3

Madonna House

Neighborhood: Lakeview, 1114 W. Grace St. 

Days/times: 3:30-5:00p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays

Transit: Limited street parking. 5 minute walk from Sheridan Red Line stop. 

Lena Washington's Food and Shelter 

Neighborhood: North Lawndale, 1609 S. Homan

Days/times: 3:30-5:00 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays

Transit: Plenty of street parking. 10 minute walk from the Central Park Pink Line stop. 

Cornerstone Community Outreach

Neighborhood: Uptown, 4628 N. Clifton 

Days/times: 3-4:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays

Transit: Limited street parking. Less than 5 minute walk from Wilson Red Line stop. 

Homework Help 

Our primary focus at Chicago HOPES is to provide one-on-one homework help. We have an open door policy, meaning that students can enter the tutoring space whenever they return home from school. They may also leave early, once they finish homework, but we find that students almost always wish to stay until the time ends. 

After Homework

Our students and tutors love to continue working together once the student finishes homework! To support them we have compiled resources like math worksheets, student-friendly libraries, flashcards, art supplies, creative prompts, and educational games, with input from local educators. Our tutors are great at identifying specific areas where a student may need improvement and crafting additional activities to bolster the building blocks of math, literacy, and a thirst for learning. 

BEEP Incentive Program

BEEP is more than just a sound - at HOPES it also stands for Behavior, Enthusiasm and Engagement, and Productivity. BEEP is an incentive program designed to encourage students to always aim for "Three Stars" at a tutoring session, whether they have homework or spend the session reading a book with a tutor. Past BEEP incentives have included school supplies, healthy snacks and even complimentary tickets to a Chicago Sky game. 

Enrichment

On select days, such as ISAT testing or breaks from class, we offer students alternative and interactive lessons from volunteers and local educators like Mad Science and the Chicago Children's Museum. Learn a bunch more (and watch a short video example of enrichment) on our enrichment pages. 

Want to get involved? 

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