Salvation Army Prepared to Assist CPS Families During Teachers’ Strike
The Salvation Army is providing programming for families affected by the Chicago Public Schools/Chicago Teachers Union strike, starting Thursday, October 17. Programming will be different in each location, but can include time for homework, sports, arts and crafts, aquatics, Bible studies and more.
Services are offered at the following locations - call for more information and to register:
Freedom Center - West Humboldt Park
825 N. Christiana Ave., Chicago
312.667.2200
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Meals: light breakfast, lunch, and snack
Regular after-school program available 4 - 7:30 p.m., with dinner included
Cost: Free
Chicago Lawn Corps
5950 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago
773.434.0488
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meals: lunch
Cost: Free
Can accommodate as many as 50 children
Red Shield Center - Englewood
945 W. 69th St., Chicago
773.358.3200
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Meals: lunch and two snacks
Cost: Free
Can accommodate as many as 200 children
Kroc Center
1250 W. 119th St., Chicago
773.995.3360
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Meals: lunch and snack
Cost: $15 daily charge, $50 weekly per child
Before-school care is offered 6 - 8 a.m. no charge
After-school care will be offered 3 - 6 p.m. no charge
Can accommodate as many as 200 children