Family Matters Chicago

Family Matters Chicago Preparing Leaders * Cultivating Connections * Illuminating Choices

Family Matters, located in Chicago’s North-of-Howard neighborhood, offers children and families unique personal development experiences that inspire individuals to find their place in the world and be a positive force for change. Utilizing our Principles of Leadership model, we partner with families to design experiential learning programs tailored to their specific needs and interests. Programs r

ange in scope from tutoring and after-school activities for children and teens, to broader initiatives such as fitness, health, postsecondary readiness, and environmental stewardship. Family Matters offers safe surroundings in which individuals can explore, discover, take risks and determine their futures.

🪏🪴Members of the Garden Committee, supervised by our Chief Feline Officer 🐈‍⬛(CFO), pulled weeds, pruned bushes, and spr...
05/30/2026

🪏🪴Members of the Garden Committee, supervised by our Chief Feline Officer 🐈‍⬛(CFO), pulled weeds, pruned bushes, and spread 42 bags (840 lbs) of mulch today!🪴

The youth from Family Matters School and Sacred Heart Schools came together to create Memorial Day gift bags for veteran...
05/25/2026

The youth from Family Matters School and Sacred Heart Schools came together to create Memorial Day gift bags for veterans. 🇺🇸

The bags were distributed at Hope Manor Apartments as a small gesture of gratitude and appreciation for those who have served our country. It was a meaningful opportunity for our young people to show kindness, compassion, and community spirit while honoring veterans this Memorial Day.

The youth of The Family Matters School showed off their creativity by decorating their 2026 end-of-the-school-year caps ...
05/22/2026

The youth of The Family Matters School showed off their creativity by decorating their 2026 end-of-the-school-year caps and stoles! 🎓✨
Each design reflected their personalities, achievements, and bright futures ahead. 💙

📢 Family Matters will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25.All programming will resume on Tuesday, ...
05/21/2026

📢 Family Matters will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25.

All programming will resume on Tuesday, May 26. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

The Family Matters School youth took a trip to the Evanston Ecology Center and had an amazing hands-on learning experien...
05/18/2026

The Family Matters School youth took a trip to the Evanston Ecology Center and had an amazing hands-on learning experience! 🌱🐞

They got their hands dirty in the soil, explored nature up close, and met little — and bigger — critters along the way. From discovery to adventure, it was a day full of curiosity, learning, and fun in the great outdoors!

🎉 Bidding is NOW OPEN for the Family Matters Gala Silent Auction! 🎉Get ready to bid on incredible experiences, travel ge...
05/18/2026

🎉 Bidding is NOW OPEN for the Family Matters Gala Silent Auction! 🎉

Get ready to bid on incredible experiences, travel getaways, dining packages, golf outings, beauty experiences, entertainment, and so much more — all while supporting the mission of Family Matters. ❤️

Some featured items include:
✈️ Winner’s Choice European Escape for Two
🎰 Vegas Fantasy Escape at the Palms Casino Resort
⛳ Foursome Golf & Lunch at Conway Farms Golf Club
🎤 Korean Karaoke Night Out
💄 Luxury Beauty & Glam Packages
☕ Gourmet Coffee & Chocolate Baskets

Whether or not you’re attending the Gala in person, everyone can participate!

Register and start bidding here:
[https://givebutter.com/c/FMGala26/auction](https://givebutter.com/c/FMGala26/auction)

New items and packages are being added daily, so be sure to check back often!

Yesterday, we officially opened the Family Matters 🪏🪴gardens for the growing season! We celebrated with a bell-ringing c...
05/15/2026

Yesterday, we officially opened the Family Matters 🪏🪴gardens for the growing season! We celebrated with a bell-ringing ceremony. Youth from Project RISE, Partners in Learning, and The Family Matters School and members of the Gardening Committee rang the FM Community Bell. Then we enjoyed dirt cake cups, garden veggie straws, and lemonade. Special thanks to the Lincolnwood Garden Club of Evanston and the Joan and Julian Berman Charitable Fund, whose grants will be used to support the front native perennial pollinator garden, the back Youth Vegetable Garden, and our new Indian spices hanging boxes.

Stronger Together: Rooted in Community 🌱This year’s Gala theme celebrates the connections that allow our community to gr...
05/11/2026

Stronger Together: Rooted in Community 🌱
This year’s Gala theme celebrates the connections that allow our community to grow and thrive. We’re especially excited that the centerpieces are being designed by the youth from our Partners in Learning, Project RISE, and The Family Matters School programs — bringing creativity, collaboration, and care to every table.

Here, Partners in Learning pair Ann and Moza create wire stands for air plants using driftwood as a base, reflecting the strength and beauty of being rooted in community. 💚

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The garden is off to a strong start! 💪🌱Volunteers planted our cool-weather crew today—peas, radishes, lettuce, and cilan...
05/05/2026

The garden is off to a strong start! 💪🌱
Volunteers planted our cool-weather crew today—peas, radishes, lettuce, and cilantro. These guys will be harvested just in time to make room for summer stars like tomatoes.

Now the fun part… Veggie Vote 2026!
Krina’s creating the survey poster so everyone can weigh in. What should we grow this summer? 👀

The children had a wonderful time on their walking field trip to Howard Area Community Garden! 🌱 They learned how to pla...
05/01/2026

The children had a wonderful time on their walking field trip to Howard Area Community Garden! 🌱 They learned how to plant seeds, identify different types of seeds, and even transplant plants from one place to another. It was a fun, hands-on experience that helped them connect with nature and learn new skills!

Address

7731 N Marshfield Avenue
Chicago, IL
60626

Telephone

+17734656011

Website

https://www.familymatterschicago.org/fmgala26/

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