Volunteer Project Catalog

​Chicago HOPES for Kids

This is a volunteer partnership between Chicago HOPES for Kids and Loyola University's Loyola4Chicago volunteering program. If you are a Loyola student interested in volunteering with HOPES, please refer to our other opportunities in the project catalog. *This specific project is limited to the organization called Loyola4Chicago and the students that are involed with the organization only. If you are interested in joining Loyola4Chicago, please contact Bizzy Stephenson (estephenson@luc.edu)*

​Chicago HOPES for Kids

Working with dedicated partners, The Community Builders (TCB) develops high-quality homes for families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Since 1964, our mission-driven organization has advanced housing equity through award-winning, affordable, and mixed-income communities. Today, they own and manage over 14,000 apartment homes, connecting residents with resources to unlock their full potential. The Community Builders' mission is to build and sustain strong communities where everyone can thrive. One of the housing developments' properties, Oakley Square, is a mixed-income apartment complex near Chicago's Medical District that offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.

​Chicago HOPES for Kids

Chicago HOPES for Kids offers an annual internship program during the Fall–Spring school semesters, designed for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in Social Work. This immersive, trauma-informed experience provides interns the opportunity to support resilient youth while growing personally and professionally. Interns can expect: -An immersive, trauma-informed experience supporting resilient youth -Professional mentorship from experienced nonprofit leaders -Development of programmatic, advocacy, and interpersonal skills -A collaborative team invested in helping you meet your academic goals This opportunity is exclusively available to Social Work interns officially hired by Chicago HOPES for Kids. If you are interested in applying or learning more, please contact Jennifer Harden-Finn (jen@chicagohopesforkids.org).