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Mission Overview
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that makes essential learning materials more accessible for students across Chicagoland.
Impact
So far, we have been able to support over...
16,576
students
Supporting our Chicago Community
83%
Over 83% of school districts in Illinois are inadequately funded. More than 1.7 million students attend these underfunded schools.
— Education Trust, 2018
68%
Chicago Public Schools is funded at only 68% of what the district needs to be “adequately” funded.
— Chicago Public School Budget, 2022–23
391M
Chicago Public Schools will face an approximate $391 million budget gap in the 2025–2026 school year.
— WTTV News
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