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Season of Giving

TOGETHER, we can make a difference

Gads Hill Center has a 125-year history of serving the families of Chicago and we can only continue our mission with your investment. Be a part of our special Season of Giving campaign, where every dollar counts with more philanthropic ways to give.

MEET MARGARITA

HER STORY
Margarita Gabriel dreamt of becoming a teacher since she was a young girl growing up in Mexico. However, her family could not afford education, and she dropped out of high school to work. Margarita had an opportunity to immigrate to Chicago ten years ago and faced many challenges, including language barriers, limited education, and a young son, Adam. A neighbor worked at Gads Hill Center and recommended she enroll Adam in the Head Start program. From the start, Margarita was an active parent with Gads Hill Center. GHC’s all-day programs allowed Margarita to seek a full-time job to support her family, but she listed pursuing her education as part of the family goals. To support her, GHC hired her to work in the center’s kitchen. With a full-time job with benefits and the support of quality early education, Margarita and her son began to thrive. She enrolled in college part-time and received her teaching credentials this year. Margarita is now a teacher assistant in our center, and Adam entered school this year with the skills to ensure he is ready to learn and succeed.
 
The Gabriel family’s success illustrates the impact of an intergenerational approach that focuses on strengthening the entire family system to support the child's healthy cognitive and socio-emotional development. GHC programs are tailored to help parents build their engagement and offer more stimulating home environments, read more with children, use less physical punishment, and have higher levels of self-sufficiency.
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Many Ways to Give, to Support Parents Like Margarita

Our Season of Giving is an opportunity to give what you can and spread love across our communities. Whether you want to donate one time, become a recurring donor, or give in other ways, we have made it easier for you to choose.

Learn more about ways where you can support us:

Giving Tuesday

Join the #GivingTuesday movement this November. Whether you give one time or become a recurring donor, no amount is too small to spread love and positivity across our communities.

Giving Tuesday
Holiday Wishes

Every child deserves a warm and joyful holiday season. This year, we aim to collect over 1,000 gifts to be distributed to every child (ages 0-18) enrolled in our programs. Purchase a gift or make a one-time donation to our Gift Drive.

Holiday Wishes
Be a Champion

Our mission and legacy continue thanks to recurring donors like you! Your support and generosity build opportunities for families and pave the way for future generations to succeed.

Be a Champion

How Will You Give Today?

Make a one-time donation and inspire others to support the mission of Gads Hill Center in the month of giving!

Select Gift Drive to make a one-time monetary donation | Select Buy a Toy to visit our Amazon wishlist! 

Become a recurring donor, and your commitment will serve more families annually and continue the growth of our high-quality programs and services.

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You will pay $ monthly, $ over months.

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