AFC CDC

09/07/2026

08/29/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who made today's Back to School Event at Oakley Square so special! 📚🍎

A major shoutout to the:
Residents for bringing the best energy
☀️Volunteers for working tirelessly behind the scenes
🤝Staff for keeping everything running smoothly
📋Partners for your incredible generosity and support
🌟We had a wonderful time setting our students up for a successful school year.
We couldn't have done it without this amazing community!

08/29/2026

Strong partnerships build stronger communities. 🤝🏙️

We are incredibly grateful for the collaborative leadership and generous support that made this weekend's Oakley Square Back to School Bash a resounding success! True community impact is only possible when dedicated organizations align their visions to empower our youth.

A special thank you to the incredible leaders pictured below who helped coordinate, support, and execute this vital initiative:
👤 Shangwé Parker, Vice President of Operations (Midwest) at The Community Builders
👤 Brittney Hughes, Community Life Coordinator
👤 Sandra Ramsey, Community Life
👤 Damen Jackson, Community Life

We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to our fantastic event partners and sponsors who brought vital resources, services, and joy to our families:
🏥 Rush University Medical Center – for vital health resources and community care.
❤️ Family Cares Mission – for their incredible support and alignment with our families.
🤖 Snapology of Chicago – for providing engaging, educational activities for the kids.
📚 Chicago HOPES for Kids – for their dedication to supporting youth education.

Together alongside the AFC-CDC team, this collaborative network ensured local students left equipped with brand-new backpacks, supplies, and the confidence needed to thrive this school year. Thank you for your leadership and investment in the West Side of Chicago!

08/29/2026

🎒 Ready, set, learn! 📚✨

Our hearts are absolutely full after seeing all the smiles at Oakley Square's Back to School Event presented by The Community Builders! We love teamwork! AFC-CDC's purchase of 96 bookbags was the perfect addition to the incredible supply of backpacks that The Community Builders already had ready for the kids.
There is nothing better than watching our community's children pick out their brand-new backpacks, completely packed with the school supplies they need to succeed this year.

A massive THANK YOU to all of our incredible volunteers, donors, and staff who made this day possible. Because of your generosity, these kids are stepping into the classroom with confidence, tools, and a huge smile!

👇 Check out some of our favorite moments from the day below!

08/29/2026

A huge thank you to Tumbling For Success for an absolutely awesome and high-energy performance at today’s Back to School Event! 🤸🏾‍♂️✨🙌🏿

Watching these young athletes flip, twist, and soar was more than just incredible entertainment—it was a beautiful picture of what our youth can achieve with dedication.

The same focus, practice, and resilience it takes to master a tumbling routine are the exact same skills that drive success inside the classroom. When our kids learn to push through challenges and "stick the landing" on the mat, they build the confidence to conquer their books, ace their tests, and crush their goals this school year! 📚🎒💯

Thank you, Tumbling For Success, for inspiring our students to reach new heights both athletically and academically. Let's keep lifting up our future leaders! 🚀❤️

08/29/2026

Huge shoutout to Snapology for making today’s Oakley Square's Back to School Event unforgettable! 🎒🤖 From building confidence to sparking creativity, thank you for showing our kids that learning is the ultimate adventure. One brick at a time! 🧱✨

08/29/2026

Serving our community today at the Back to School Event! 🎒✂️ AFC-CDC is making sure our students are set up for a 🙌🏿 Successful Year with free bookbags, fresh haircuts, games, and pure joy.
A major shoutout to our residents, volunteers, staff, and our fantastic partners at Wen Care for your incredible generosity and support. We had a wonderful time setting our students up for a successful school year!
Together, we lift our youth! 📚✨

08/29/2026

Come and Join us at the Back to School Event today from 12p.m. to 4p.m. located St. Stephens located at 2333 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612

08/24/2026

Your contribution fuels neighborhood growth and local stability

08/23/2026

This quarter, the Sundt Foundation distributed more than $534,000 to nonprofit organizations across the country. This is another step toward Sundt's commitment to invest $65 million in the communities where we live and work by 2035.

Thank you to our employee-owners for making our grant cycles possible, and to our nonprofit partners for the important work they do every day. Learn more about the Sundt Foundation: https://bit.ly/4rCu1X8