by COFI Admin | Jul 17, 2020 | Early Learning Campaign, Elementary Justice, In the Media
“Valerie Carroll, a parent of four students in the district, said the coming fall puts families like hers in a tough spot. She said her children struggled with a lack of support, technology issues, limited communication from their schools, and more during the...
by COFI Admin | Apr 7, 2020 | Early Learning Campaign, In the Media
“[COFI parent leader Orzella] Denton hasn’t been outside since schools closed. Her food supply is nearly gone. She didn’t know that Chicago Public Schools offered food delivery. A relative drops off groceries when she can. Denton said she has tried to stave off...
by COFI Admin | Nov 26, 2019 | Early Learning Campaign, East St. Louis
COFI leaders Joan Van, Lettie Hicks, and Gloria Hicks brought the COFI parent ambassador model to East St. Louis to engage and inform parents about early learning opportunities and services. They were recently featured in an NBC News article about their work:...
by COFI Admin | May 30, 2019 | Early Learning Campaign, Elementary Justice, General, Mental Health Justice & Equity, Moms on a Mission, POWER-PAC IL, Stepping Out of Poverty
On May 8th, 150 mothers, grandmothers (and a few dads!) and children boarded the buses to Springfield for the annual Moms on a Mission lobby day. With the generous backing of many COFI donors, parent leaders were able to make the trip and connect with more than 70...
by COFI Admin | Apr 30, 2019 | Early Learning Campaign, POWER-PAC IL
This month, COFI-trained parent leaders in the Austin and Englewood communities held three new Mighty Math Fun Family events as a part of an ongoing initiative to make math fun and accessible to young children and their parents. COFI-trained parent peer facilitators...
by COFI Admin | Jan 30, 2019 | Early Learning Campaign, Elementary Justice, General, Mental Health Justice & Equity, POWER-PAC IL, Stepping Out of Poverty
As the upcoming Mayoral and Aldermanic elections in Chicago approach, COFI/POWER-PAC parents created and approved a 2019 Platform, covering education, economic security, health and immigration issues that matter to families. Their platform (LINK HERE) highlights...
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