The Code of Ethics Tree illustrates the values the Center has adopted. The idea for the drawing was suggested by the children. Drawing by Melina Kolb.
Respect, Education, Independence and Determination are the four core values the Center has adopted as part of its new Code of Ethics. The Code was developed by children and [...]
As the Center’s holiday party on Dec. 17 draws closer, kids from the Center have worked hard on writing letters to Santa. Every year, the Center relies on generous people to be a Santa to one or more of our children. We would like to thank Jackie Epstein for helping us organize this effort. If [...]
Tribune photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo / October 4, 2010
The Chicago Tribune published a story about the lifelong work of Sue Duncan on the front page of Sunday’s edition of the paper.
Sue said in the story, “I wouldn’t be where I am now if I wanted to quit. No way. This is a [...]
Davon, 12, shows off his vampire fangs.
Kids donned their costumes for the Center’s annual trip to Broadview Dorm at the University of Chicago on Oct. 29. The event featured a haunted house in the dormĀ basement, complete with a possessed looking piano player, sound effects and groaning zombies. Younger kids enjoyed face painting, while [...]
Michael works with Cameron in his notebook.
When students at the Center need help with math or physics, they know which tutor to go to — Michael Quiroz, 21.
Michael is a tutor through the University of Chicago’s Neighborhood Schools Program and has been working at Sue’s for one year. At the U of C, he [...]