Christopher House is a family of schools that prepares children and families for success in life, school, and the workplace.
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We were honored to host @GovPritzker and members of the General Assembly for today’s signing of the 2024 IL State budget, and we are thrilled about the significant investments that are being made in Early Childhood Education. Click to read more:
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As part of our staff wellness initiatives, Christopher House team members got into the fall spirit by decorating mini pumpkins! These moments of joy give our staff opportunities to connect, recharge, and celebrate the community that makes Christopher House so special.
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Help make the holidays brighter for Christopher House families! Through our Family-to-Family Holiday Giving Program, you can sponsor a family by purchasing gifts from their wish list. Sponsor a family today!
Learn more: christopherhouse.org/family-…
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SAVE THE DATE! Christopher House's 36th Annual Benefit is Friday, April 16, 2027, at Venue West!
Join us for a special evening celebrating our scholars, families, and community.
Learn more: christopherhouse.org/benefit…
ALT A blue event invitation for the "36th Annual Benefit" of Christopher House. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 16, 2027, at Venue West. Principal sponsors listed are The Chesley Family and DLA Piper. The design includes colorful abstract shapes around the border.
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🎁 Help make the holidays brighter for Christopher House families! Sponsor a family through our 2026 Family-to-Family Holiday Giving Program and help ease holiday stress while spreading joy. ❤️
Sign up as an individual or group today: christopherhouse.org/family-…
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Our Christopher House Report Card is in! 95% of Early Childhood scholars met SEL expectations, 100% of 8th graders graduated, and 1,133 adults and children received food pantry support!
Behind every number is a story of growth. Support our scholars today: christopherhouse.org/backtos…
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At Christopher House, learning goes beyond the classroom! Through sports clubs like soccer and volleyball, our Elementary & Middle School scholars build confidence, teamwork, leadership skills, and friendships while strengthening their sense of community.
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Help make the holidays brighter for Christopher House families!
Our 2026 Family-to-Family Holiday Giving Program is open! Sponsor a family, fulfill their holiday wish list, and spread joy this season.
Sign up today: christopherhouse.org/family-…
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Ready for What's Next!
In 2025–26, 96% of CH 4-year-olds met kindergarten-ready levels in cognitive development, 84% in social-emotional learning, and 85% in math!
Help more scholars start strong and thrive! 💙 christopherhouse.org/backtos…
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Happy National DAF Day! 💙
Your Donor-Advised Fund can help Christopher House provide high-quality education and essential family supports to children and families across Chicago.
Make CH part of your giving today: christopherhouse.org/donate/
#NationalDAFDay
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Head Start helps create opportunities that last a lifetime. Now, proposed changes could impact the comprehensive supports children and families rely on. Make your voice heard before Oct. 6 and help protect a strong start for every child.
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Congratulations to our 5th CDA cohort graduates! Through the program, they gained practical early childhood knowledge, hands-on classroom experience, and college credit toward their degrees. We wish them continued success on their educational journeys!
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The school year is off to a great start at Christopher House! Our 5th & 6th grade scholars are jumping into STEAM—asking questions, solving problems, and putting their critical-thinking skills to work. We can’t wait to see where their curiosity takes them this year!
Our Elementary & Middle School leaders developed our Portrait of a Graduate to guide learning, development, and success at Christopher House—helping scholars become critical thinkers, clear communicators, resilient learners, and community-minded leaders.
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Smiles, new beginnings, and so much to look forward to! 💙✨
The first weeks of school are underway at Christopher House Uptown, and our scholars are already learning, growing, and building connections. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!
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We’re kicking off a new school year—together!
Our staff gathered to celebrate last year’s accomplishments and look ahead to the exciting opportunities to come. We’re energized and ready for another year of learning, growing, and thriving together!
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Last week, our elementary and middle school scholars returned to Christopher House, filling our classrooms and hallways with excitement, curiosity, and plenty of smiles.
We’re so excited for all the learning, friendships, and special moments this new school year will bring!
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Explore Uptown’s rich history with Christopher House!
Join us Sept. 26 for our Mahogany Bus Tour: Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future—a guided journey through the people, places & stories that shaped Uptown.
$50 | 12–3 PM
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How can nonprofits move from reacting to change to being ready for what’s next?
Christopher House CEO Julie Dakers joined WVON’s Meeting the Moment to discuss readiness, resilience, and the power of strong partnerships.
Read more & listen: christopherhouse.org/2026/08…
One step closer to kindergarten! Our Summer Bridge scholars spent time in their future classrooms, building confidence and preparing for what’s ahead.
What advice would you give our newest kindergarteners for their first day? Share below! 👇
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Our Summer 2026 Newsletter is here! ☀️ From scholar milestones and community celebrations to our Annual Benefit and more, catch up on the moments that made this year at Christopher House so special—and see what we accomplished together. 💙
Read more: christopherhouse.org/2025/05…
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