Support Our Mission
We give 100% of donations directly to the students and families we serve. This unrestricted financial contribution has paid for food, rent, transportation, technology, hygiene, bail (not kidding), and a variety of other needs that require attending when providing holistic supports to students in Chicago. Not every grant provides funding for tattoo removal…and YOU can.
Your generous donations help fund resources for our students. Examples may include college application fees, textbooks, professional clothing, funding events, etc. Contact us for more ways to support such as volunteering.
“CHIEAC helped me pay my internet bill during the pandemic which allowed me to do school work for the semester and some remote work to keep me on my feet.”
Carlos, a CHIEAC student
“Education is giving me the chance to rebuild my life, learn new skills, and dream of a future beyond the challenges I faced as a refugee. The support I've received from CHIEAC opened doors to knowledge and restored my sense of dignity and hope.”
Liliana, a CHIEAC student/parent
“The [Undocumented Ally Training for Staff and Faculty) significantly enhanced my professional skills and heightened my awareness of the profound impact immigration status has on some of my students. I appreciated Dr. Drury’s dedication to fostering an inclusive and compassionate approach to raising awareness about this important student issue.
Michael, a CHIEAC faculty workshop participant
“The CHIEAC workshop on digital literacy was really helpful and interesting. I learned a lot about using the computer like Word and PowerPoint and staying safe online. Dr. Drury knew a lot and made it easy to understand. I can use what I learned right away. It was a great experience!”
Damarius, a CHIEAC student/parent
“Giselle helped me get ready go back to school. I was sick for a while and only wanted to do school online. She helped me feel more comfortable around others. Thank you for your help!”
Cynthia, a CHIEAC student
Other Ways To Support
Take a look at our VolunteerMatch page for latest opportunities or simply contact us if you’d like to join our mission.
We also have stickers and other merchandise available for purchase; proceeds of which directly support our goals.