PEAK - Partnership to Educate and Advance Kids

PEAK - Partnership to Educate and Advance Kids Serving underserved youth. Helping them achieve success through mentorship, scholarship, and opportunity. Learn more.

PEAK has provided scholarships and mentoring services to over 250 underserved youth in the Chicago community since our mission began in 1998. PEAK is the only high school scholarship program in Chicago that pays 100% tuition and focuses on academically average to below average students.

Places like this remind us what’s possible when we invest in the next generation.At PEAK, we believe that opportunity is...
06/19/2026

Places like this remind us what’s possible when we invest in the next generation.

At PEAK, we believe that opportunity is even more powerful when a young person has someone walking alongside them. That’s why every Scholar is paired with a caring mentor who encourages, challenges, and believes in their potential.

The future of Chicago is being shaped today.

Let’s continue investing in it, one Scholar, one mentor, one life at a time.

Change A Life. Change Chicago.

🎓 To the Class of 2026, congratulations! We’re proud to see how far you’ve come.
06/09/2026

🎓 To the Class of 2026, congratulations! We’re proud to see how far you’ve come.

This is the joy of watching your Scholar reach the next milestone.Graduation season reminds us that growth doesn't happe...
06/05/2026

This is the joy of watching your Scholar reach the next milestone.

Graduation season reminds us that growth doesn't happen alone. Behind every diploma is encouragement, guidance, consistency, and someone who chose to believe in a student's potential.

At PEAK, we've seen firsthand that scholarships open doors, but relationships help students walk through them. Through mentorship, community, and ongoing support, Scholars gain more than access to education. They gain the confidence and connections needed to keep moving forward year after year.

And that's why moments like these mean so much. A warm embrace between a mentor and Scholar represents countless conversations, challenges overcome, milestones celebrated, and dreams pursued together.

Consistency changes lives.

Every scholarship. Every mentor. Every act of support adds up to something bigger than a single graduation day shaping the future of a young leader.

Ready to help the next scholar reach this milestone?

✅Sponsor a scholarship
✅Become a mentor
✅Nominate a student

Together, we can help create the next graduation story.

Change a Life. Change Chicago.

06/02/2026

Nearly every great story has a chapter that changes everything.

For many PEAK Scholars, that chapter is happening right now.

Just weeks ago, more people than ever before gathered at The Peninsula Chicago for Breakfast with PEAK 2026. It was a record-breaking morning filled with generosity, hope, and a shared belief in the potential of Chicago's young people.

It was also the moment we unveiled a new vision for the future:

Change a Life. Change Chicago.

Because that's exactly what happens when a young person is given the support, mentorship, and opportunities they need to thrive.

But the work doesn't pause when the school year ends.

Summer is one of the most important seasons in a Scholar's journey. It is a time to connect, reset, reflect, and prepare for what comes next. For graduating Scholars, it means stepping confidently into college, careers, and new opportunities. For mentors, it means continuing to invest in relationships that help young people navigate life's biggest transitions.

Every conversation. Every connection. Every opportunity creates ripple effects that extend far beyond one student. The impact reaches families, neighborhoods, and generations to come.

That's why summer matters.

While many see a break from school, we see a season of growth, preparation, and possibility.

Thank you to everyone who attended Breakfast with PEAK and continues to believe in our Scholars. Your support is helping build a future where more young people can discover their purpose, pursue their dreams, and lead positive change in their communities.

If you believe every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, we invite you to become a PEAK partner.

Because when you change a life, you help change Chicago.

“Watching the students speak and share their personal stories was the moment that stayed with me most,” one mentor share...
05/27/2026

“Watching the students speak and share their personal stories was the moment that stayed with me most,” one mentor shared after Breakfast with PEAK. “It made me reflect on my own mentors and how important mentorship is in shaping a life.”

You could feel it in the room that morning. People weren’t just there for an event. They were there because they care about what happens next for these students. Stories like Pitias’ make it clear how much a strong mentor, consistent support, and opportunity can change the direction of a young person’s life.

If you want to be part of that kind of impact, there are two simple ways to get involved:

• Sponsor a PEAK Scholarship: A full scholarship helps a student attend Holy Trinity High School, receive academic support, and be paired with a dedicated mentor. Even partial support helps open the door for a student who would otherwise not have the opportunity.

• Nominate a Scholar: If you know a middle school student with potential who deserves a strong support system, you can nominate them for the PEAK program. Selected students go through an interview process and, if accepted, receive mentorship, academic guidance, and a community that walks with them through high school.

Every scholarship and every nomination is a real chance to change the trajectory of a young person’s life.

The right mentor can change what someone believes is possible.As a PEAK Graduate from the Class of 2011, Jerry Silva exp...
05/26/2026

The right mentor can change what someone believes is possible.

As a PEAK Graduate from the Class of 2011, Jerry Silva experienced firsthand the impact of having someone invest in his future, challenge him to think bigger, and open doors he never imagined for himself.

Today, he continues that same mission as a PEAK Board Member — giving back to the next generation the kind of guidance and opportunity that once helped shape his own journey.

More stories of PEAK’s impact coming soon.

As graduation season gets closer, many students are preparing to step into a new season of life.This season is about mor...
05/19/2026

As graduation season gets closer, many students are preparing to step into a new season of life.

This season is about more than graduation dates. It is about growth, support, and the people who help students keep moving forward. Scholars like Nevaeh, who has grown into a confident young leader this year with the guidance and care of her mentor, and families like hers who continue to show up every step of the way.

These behind-the-scenes moments are from a video coming soon. We look forward to sharing more stories that highlight the impact of mentorship, encouragement, and community.

Some laughs and light hearted moments captured during our Breakfast with PEAK 2026 gathering at last week. It was such ...
05/14/2026

Some laughs and light hearted moments captured during our Breakfast with PEAK 2026 gathering at last week. It was such a great morning and successful event. We want to continue to thank everyone who made this morning special.

Shout out to Chicago-based company for providing the raffle prize this year.

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1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL
60642

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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