ABOUT US
A dedicated Chicago nonprofit providing a versatile community hub for youth development, sports, and essential local programming, 365 days a year.
A COMMUNITY HUB
Drawing 250,000 guests a year, Chicago Serves 365 welcomes people from every major highway and almost every zip code in Illinois to watch athletes compete. More than 10,000 professional, Special Olympic, collegiate, high school level, and youth athletes practice or play at the Regional Athletic Hub. With each jump shot or corner kick, the discipline of sports builds in participants a commitment to coaches, teammates, and their own self-discipline and resilience. The act of playing sports also allows the opportunity to improve their brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, and strengthen bones and muscle.
The ChiServes Initiative
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After school meal program
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After school tutoring options
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Coat drives
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Walk-a-thons for autism awareness
We Aim to Build a Better World
OUR MISSION
Chicago Serves 365 is dedicated to advancing opportunities for youth and families to be agents of change by providing access to educational, recreational, and personal development programs on the West Side of Chicago.
OUR PILLARS
Our logo, based on the Chicago flag-represents the values we hold closest as an organization.
SERVING OTHERS
This pillar showcases our commitment to support through initiatives like the Special Olympics for kids with incarcerated parents and exciting tree planting!
RECREATIONAL
& COMPETITVE SPORTS
Get involved! foster teamwork and fitness through fun sports activities!
COLLEGE AMBITION
& TRADES PREPARATION
Aim high! It promotes a dynamic culture of higher education, networking, and valuable connections. Trades Career Preparation equips students with vital skills for thriving careers in trades, a key mission of Chicago Hope!
ART & DISCOVERY
Ignite creativity! This pillar inspires exploration through diverse artistic experiences.
WHY CHICAGO SERVES 365?
We are initiating this movement to address the significant effects of local violence on our children’s lives. This concerning environment has restricted their opportunities for competitive sports and valuable interactions with their peers. It is essential that we establish a safe and nurturing space for our children, free from the influences of violence, enabling them to thrive and grow positively. Together, we will cultivate a community that empowers our children to participate in enriching experiences and pave the way for a brighter future.
EMPOWERING CHANGE
Chicago Serves 365 is dedicated to empowering the youth of Chicago through education and extracurricular activities. Our mission is to provide access to educational tools and opportunities that will guide young students towards a brighter future. Through initiatives within 'The Hub', we aim to equip these young minds with the skills and knowledge needed to excel both academically and in their communities. Join us in our journey to make a positive impact on the lives of the next generation and create a sustainable future for all.
OUR PROGRAMS
ACADEMICS
We prepare our students for college and life through excellent, rigorous, and relevant classes. In the 2023 - 2024 school year, Hope offers 25+ standard courses, 10 AP Level courses, 5 languages, and a new trades exposure class that will allow students to explore career fields that are growth oriented.
ACADEMICS
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Our mission is to serve the students and the larger community through teaching the values of selflessness, humility, discipline, and perseverance while developing Christian character. Our spiritual goals of “know, love, serve” are introduced at the beginning of the school year at our annual student retreat and continued throughout student’s high school experience.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
ATHLETICS
Chicago Hope Academy believes that a dynamic athletic program is vital to the educational and spiritual development of the student. We create a safe, nurturing, and competitive environment that enhances the students’ experience while also promoting the Chicago Hope Academy mission of building the whole person in mind, body, and spirit.
ATHLETICS
