Our programs
Programs with purpose, built around the educational, social, developmental, and basic needs of children throughout Chicago’s Southland.
As our organization grows, programs will be developed independently and in partnership with schools, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, community groups, businesses, and other stakeholders.
Simply Learn
Education & academic support
Educational initiatives designed to support academic success, literacy, tutoring, school readiness, technology access, school supplies, and enrichment opportunities.
Programming may include
Back-to-school initiatives, tutoring, reading programs, STEM activities, academic workshops, technology assistance, scholarship information, and college exposure.
Simply Lead Youth leadership & mentoring
Youth leadership and mentoring initiatives that help young people develop confidence, communication skills, responsibility, character, and leadership.
Programming may include
Mentoring circles, leadership workshops, youth advisory councils, public speaking, career exposure, and community service projects.
Simply Explore Experiences & enrichment
Experiences that expose children to opportunities outside of their everyday environment.
Programming may include
Museums, sporting events, cultural institutions, college visits, educational field trips, arts programs, STEM experiences, and recreational outings.
Simply Healthy Health & wellness
Programs and partnerships that encourage physical, emotional, and mental wellness among children and families.
Programming may include
Youth fitness activities, nutrition education, wellness events, mental health resources, sports and recreation, and health-resource referrals.
Simply Prepared Basic needs
Providing children with essential items needed to participate confidently in school and everyday life.
Programming may include
School-supply distributions, winter-coat drives, hygiene kits, clothing assistance, holiday support, technology drives, and other basic-needs programs.
Simply Future Career & college readiness
Helping teenagers begin thinking about life beyond high school through career exploration, workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, college preparation, vocational opportunities, financial literacy, and professional mentoring.
Programming may include
Career exploration, workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, college prep, vocational pathways, financial literacy, and professional mentoring.
Programs are launching in phases. Program availability, eligibility, and schedules will be published on this page and on the events calendar as each initiative opens. Sign up for updates to hear first.