Sue Duncan Children's Center

Sue Duncan Being Featured in Documentary Film

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:02:59 +0000

Melina Kolb, a former tutor at the Center, has begun production of a full-length documentary about Sue and her 50 years of work. The movie will profile current families at the Center as well as several alums who have moved across the country. For more information on the movie, visit the Sue Duncan Documentary Project website or Facebook page.

Season’s Greetings from the Sue Duncan Children’s Center

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:52:02 +0000

Fall Fête Thank You

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:06:19 +0000

We extend our most heartfelt thanks to all who attended our Fall Fete Fundraiser! It was great to be back at the University Club, and to see some of our old friends and make some new ones. As usual, the hors d’oeuvres were delicious, the speakers were engaging, and the music was just right. We hope all of you enjoyed the evening as much as we did.

As we look forward to the holidays, our efforts to add another site continue. We need your help. Enrollment at the Center is at capacity, and Owen is still forced to say “no” to hard-working families who need our services. Make this holiday season a bright one for Chicago’s children. Your support can light up their smiles as well as their futures.

Photos by Topher Alexander: christopher(at)hubristics.com
See more photos on our Flickr page

50th Anniversary Rocks Millennium Park

admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:37:15 +0000

The 50th Anniversary Kick-Off in Millennium Park Sunday brought people from across the city to celebrate the lifelong work of Sue Duncan. Adults and children enjoyed the shade of Goose Island Beer Garden, tasted fare from Gilbert’s Craft Sausages, danced to the music by Hey Jimmy and took part in face painting. Dr. Noemi Donoso, Chief Education Officer for Chicago Public Schools, gave a speech acknowledging Sue’s contribution to education, while high school student Serenity talked about the impact Sue has had on her life. “I once wanted to go to community college, but now I want to go to Princeton,” she said to the crowd. “Sue taught me I can do whatever I want to do if I work at it.”

Special thanks to our sponsors, Goose Island and Gilbert’s Craft Sausages.

Photos by Tellit Multimedia

50th Anniversary Kick-Off in Millennium Park

admin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:06:18 +0000

Congratulations Summer Soirée Raffle Winners

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:31:37 +0000

Here are our winners for our raffle held at last Friday’s event:

4 Cubs Tickets
Kevin Doyle – Contact Ryan McCleary at ryan.mccleary(at)rpmvm.com to coordinate game

2 Dave Matthews Caravan Tickets
Luke Botica – Contact Kirsten at kirsten.carlson(at)tpna.com to have them mailed

$100 in Restaurant Gift Certificates
Monica Nikel – Contact kcullinan(at)cullprop.com to have them mailed

Congratulations SDCC Graduates!

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:30:27 +0000

High School Graduates

Humu, a talented writer and poet, graduated with honors from King College Prep High School and has been offered a scholarship to Concordia University. She plans to study medicine.

Sydney combines academic achievement with athletic excellence and for years has been one of our most positive role models. He graduated from the UofC Charter High School and will attend Southern Illinois University on scholarship this fall.

8th Grade Graduates

Jasmine, one of our most improved students, just won first place in her school’s Science Fair. She graduated from Young Women’s Leadership Charter School and will go on to 9th grade at YWL High School.

Parrish made 8th grade his best year ever at Price Elementary where he was Student Council Secretary and won first place in the Youth Authors competition. He is proud to be moving on to University of Illinois College Prep High School.

Asia graduated from Ariel Community Academy where she demonstrated academic excellence while playing on the volleyball team. She plans to continue with both pursuits at Muchin College Prep High School this fall.

Joshua, who often surprises visitors with his knowledge of history, radically improved his grades to graduate from Ariel Community Academy on the Honor Roll. He will attend De La Salle Institute, a private school, for high school.

Devon is proud to have graduated from the University of Chicago’s Carter G. Woodson Charter School and is even prouder to have been accepted to Urban Prep High School where he will continue his studies and hopes to make the basketball team.

Adam, winner of the prestigious Daniel Murphy Scholarship, embodies the American dream. The son of a Ghanaian immigrant who came to America illiterate, he excels in math and science and will be taking his scholarship to Loyola Academy boarding school in Evanston.

Chatara graduated from St. Thomas the Apostle School which she attended on scholarship from the Center. Captain of her 8th grade basketball team, she will also be attending De La Salle Institute in the fall.

Tylar, like his classmates Asia, Joshua and Adam, is taking his leave of Ariel Community Academy and moving on to a top high school. In Tylar’s case, that is King College Prep, where he aspires to make Honor Roll all four years.

Summer Soirée Event This Friday

admin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:55:47 +0000

50th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:41:09 +0000

Join Sue, current students and alumni of the Sue Duncan Children’s Center to celebrate 50 years of Sue’s work!

Saturday, June 18
1-5 p.m., rain or shine
Sue Duncan Children’s Center – 4225 S. Lake Park Ave. (at Jackie Robinson Elementary)
Featuring food, music, performances and basketball
Award to Sue presented by Principal Spiller of Jackie Robinson Elementary

SDCC Reaches Milestone with New Director of Development

admin — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:09:22 +0000

Marian has extensive experience working with non-profits that help children through education.

After 50 years of history, the Center is proud to announce Marian Garbowsky as its first ever Director of Development. Marian has over 20 years of experience in both non-profit and private sector environments, including experience in fundraising, grant writing, donor and community relations, networking, and marketing. Most recently, Marian was the Executive Director of Sky Kids where she worked closely with the organization’s founders to create a brand, establish a positive presence in the Chicago area, explore potential revenue streams and develop a strategic plan to expand the program nationally and internationally. Marian’s immediate priorities for the SDCC will be fundraising, strategic planning, and development of 50th Anniversary celebrations, including development & execution of the Capital Campaign.

Welcome Marian to the team!