By The Hand Club For Kids

06/01/2026

Recently, third through fifth grade teams from all six of our sites came together for our annual Bible Bowl competition. Students spent weeks studying and memorizing Scripture and every team did an incredible job.

Congratulations to North Austin on the win. We are so proud of every student who participated!
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105

05/29/2026

For 25 years, By The Hand Club For Kids has been transforming lives through the love of Jesus. Join us Thursday, June 11, for a FREE worship concert at celebrating God’s faithfulness, featuring with By The Hand Choirs and Testimonies.

Learn more and RSVP by clicking the link in our bio or going to Bythehand.org!

05/26/2026

As the school year comes to a close, we’ve loved celebrating our students! From masquerade-themed crossover ceremonies at Austin to one final march around the building at Moving Everest, our 8th graders are stepping into an exciting new chapter at By The Hand NXT. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead!

05/22/2026

Celebrate 25 years of God’s faithfulness with By The Hand Club at a special night of worship featuring Big Daddy Weave, By The Hand Choirs and testimonies.

📍 The Moody Church
📅 Thursday, June 11 | 7–9 PM

Free concert • RSVP required
Reserve your spot at Bythehand.org or through the link in our bio!

05/20/2026

Thank you to Executive Construction for their recent visit to our Cabrini-Green site, where they led an enrichment activity building birdhouses with solar lighting. Their group of carpenters and electricians helped teach students about the two trades through hands-on learning.

Thank you to Zach Hetrick, and all the volunteers for investing in our students and teaching them such valuable skills!

05/12/2026

Vernell joined By The Hand as a first grader when our Altgeld-Murray Club opened in 2005. Today, he’s a junior in high school with dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and working in real estate. Through Bowen Harvest, Vernell is growing leadership skills, giving back to his community and growing in his faith. “By The Hand is just like family,” he shared. “There’s a lot of love.” 🧡

05/12/2026

By The Hand CEO and Founder Donnita Travis gave the keynote address at this year’s annual Chicago Prayer Breakfast at the Union League Club of Chicago. Watch this video from the event featuring Corde, an Altgeld student, sharing a Scripture passage and Naomi, a NXT student, singing beautifully.

Donnita Travis, founder and CEO of By The Hand Club for Kids, delivered this year's keynote speech.

05/11/2026

Naomi, a NXT student, sang so beautifully at the Union League Club of Chicago's annual Prayer Breakfast last Friday 🧡

05/11/2026

Last Friday By The Hand Club had the amazing opportunity to participate in National Day of Prayer at for their annual Chicago Prayer Breakfast. Our CEO and Founder Donnita Travis spoke, and students Corde and Naomi read the passage and sang as staff member Rodney played guitar. It was a beautiful time of prayer to the Lord for our nation, state and city.

The theme of the breakfast this year was “Focus Our Eyes on Jesus” based on Hebrews 12:2: “looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”

05/10/2026

Thank you to all of the moms and mother figures in our lives who have shown us love, protection, guidance and sacrifice. We love you and pray a special blessing over you today. Happy Mother’s Day!