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‘Safety Isn’t Just Physical’: CPS, Community Leaders on Back-to-School Safety in ‘A Safer City’ Conversation
With the second week of classes already under way, WTTW News reporter Joanna Hernandez moderated a live virtual conversation on back-to-school safety for children and youth in Chicago as part…
Read MoreAffirmative Action & Supreme Court Ruling
Dear Erie House Community, Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision struck down affirmative action policies overturning long-standing precedents dating back to 1978, which recognized the compelling interest of universities in promoting racial…
Read MoreStaff Appreciation Week
This whole week we will be highlighting staff on our social media. Check out Gloria’s journey and the first staff member we highlight this during staff appreciation week Meet Gloria…
Read MoreTeacher Spotlight
Teacher Appreciation Week: Adriana Avila For teacher’s appreciation week we have been shouting out on social media the amazing work that our dedicated teachers do everyday in service of our…
Read MoreErie House’s next Executive Director
“I am honored and excited to permanently step into this role and lead Erie House as its next Executive Director. There are so many opportunities that await us to strengthen…
Read MoreErie House’s Board President, Nicolas Guzman, Recognized by Crain’s
A heartfelt congratulations to our Board President, Nicolas “Nick” Guzman, for being featured as one of Crain’s 2021 Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders! For over 10 years, Nick has served on…
Read MoreBack to School Supplies and Backpack Donation Drive
Erie House kids need help preparing to go back to school this fall. Help us collect backpacks and school supplies for the nearly 300 kids in our programs. Here’s how you…
Read MoreIllinois Latino Agenda (ILA): A Call for Justice and Reform in Memory of Adam Toledo
On March 29, 2021, 13-year-old Adam Toledo was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer. Since the shooting, there have been different narratives formed of who Adam Toledo was.…
Read MoreInvest in the Early Childhood Workforce through a Community College Baccalaureate Program
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the essentiality of early childhood education and child care like never before. Our state’s economic recovery depends on enabling and supporting more people to go…
Read MoreProtect The Inalienable Right To Vote – And Our Democracy
Scores of Americans of all races and nationalities have relentlessly fought for years – and even died – to protect our right to vote. As a unified collective of nonprofit…
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