ASPIRA Inc. of Illinois

03/11/2026

Students and families are invited to explore their options and connect with schools to support a smooth academic transition.

📅 Thursday, March 12
📍 3986 W Barry Ave
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Se invita a estudiantes y familias a explorar sus opciones y a contactar con las escuelas para facilitar su transición académica.

📅 Jueves, 12 de marzo
📍 3986 W Barry Ave
⏰ 9:00 AM a 3:00 PM

03/01/2026

📣 Calling on all ASPIRANTE Alumni! 💙
Stand with ASPIRA: Help Keep Our Schools Open

You built your future with ASPIRA.

Today, students across every grade level at ASPIRA are at risk of disruption due to financial challenges.

From freshmen just beginning their journey to seniors preparing to graduate — every student deserves to finish this school year strong.

If ASPIRA helped shape your life, now is the time to help protect theirs.

🎓 Give what you can.
🎓 Tag 5 classmates.
🎓 Show today’s students what ASPIRA alumni stand for.

Once an ASPIRANTE, always an ASPIRANTE!



Donate here ➡️ https://gofund.me/ccd2bf60b

02/28/2026

Our ASPIRA high schools are at risk of closure, and without immediate financial assistance, Aspirantes across all grade levels may be unable to finish the school year in a stable and uninterrupted environment.

For our students, this is more than just a school building. It is where they have grown, learned, built friendships and prepared for their futures. From freshmen just beginning their journey to seniors approaching graduation, each student has worked diligently toward important milestones. The thought of interrupting that momentum because of financial hardship is heartbreaking.

Our school provides stability, mentorship and opportunity—especially for students who rely on this environment for academic support and guidance. If the school closes, students across all grades will face disruption during formative and critical years of their education. Each year builds the foundation for the next — academically, socially and emotionally. For our seniors, graduation represents access to college, careers, scholarships and brighter futures. For our underclassmen, it represents continued progress toward those same milestones. Every student deserves the opportunity to continue their journey without interruption.

We are asking for your support to help cover essential costs that will allow our students to continue learning, growing, and preparing for their futures without disruption. Your contribution—whether large or small—will directly impact students who are determined to succeed.

By investing in our Aspirantes today, you are investing in future leaders, professionals and community members who will give back many times over.
We cannot do this alone.
We need partners who believe in education, opportunity and the power of keeping promises to students who have worked so hard.

We invite you to support this effort through a donation or by connecting us with partners who can help. Together, we can protect uninterrupted learning and ensure all of our students remain on track toward their academic goals.

Thank you for your time, compassion and commitment to our students’ futures.

Donate Here ➡️ https://gofund.me/28fe085e2

02/28/2026

📆 Monday, March 2, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 Aspira Business and Finance High School
2989 N. Milwaukee, Chicago IL
2nd Floor Media Center

Students, parents and teachers will be in attendance to describe the negative impact that the closing of the schools will have on their education and post-secondary success.

02/28/2026

Our ASPIRA high schools are currently facing closure, and without immediate financial support, many of our seniors may not be able to complete their final year and graduate.

For our senior students, this is more than just a school building. It is where they have grown, learned, built friendships and prepared for their futures. They have worked hard for years to reach graduation, and the possibility of losing that milestone due to financial challenges is heartbreaking.

Our school provides stability, mentorship and opportunity—especially for students who rely on this environment for academic support and guidance. If the school closes, students will face disruption during the most critical year of their education. Graduation is not just a ceremony; it represents access to college, careers, scholarships and brighter futures.

We are asking for your support to help cover essential costs that will allow our seniors to complete the year and graduate on time. Your contribution—whether large or small—will directly impact students who are determined to succeed.

By investing in our senior students today, you are investing in future leaders, professionals and community members who will give back many times over.
We cannot do this alone.
We need partners who believe in education, opportunity and the power of keeping promises to students who have worked so hard.

Please consider making a donation or connecting us with others who may be able to help. Together, we can ensure that our seniors cross the graduation stage with pride instead of uncertainty.

Thank you for your time, compassion and commitment to our students’ futures.

Our ASPIRA high schools are currently facing closure, and without imme… Aspira Inc of Illinois needs your support for Stand with ASPIRA: Keep Our Schools Open

02/25/2026

📢 Stay Engaged. Stay Informed.

Families are encouraged to attend the upcoming meeting of the Chicago Board of Education.

📍 42 W. Madison St., Chicago
🗓 Thursday, February 26
⏰ 10:30 a.m.

We encourage respectful civic engagement and participation as we continue advocating for stability and uninterrupted learning for our students.

📢 Manténgase informado.

Se anima a las familias a asistir a la próxima reunión de la Junta de Educación de Chicago.

📍 42 W. Madison St., Chicago
🗓 Jueves, 26 de febrero
⏰ 10:30 a. m.

Alentamos la participación cívica respetuosa mientras continuamos abogando por la estabilidad y el aprendizaje continuo para nuestros estudiantes.

02/25/2026

Join us on Wednesday, February 25 at 5:30 PM for our Virtual Parent Townhall as we share important updates, answer questions, and continue working together to support our students’ success.

Your voice matters. Your partnership matters. Our students matter.

🗓 Wednesday, Feb 25
⏰ 5:30 PM
Join here ➡️ https://meet.google.com/zav-cvpr-abx?hs=224

Acompáñenos el miércoles 25 de febrero a las 5:30 PM en nuestra Asamblea Virtual de Padres. Compartiremos novedades importantes, responderemos a preguntas y seguiremos trabajando juntos para apoyar el éxito de nuestros estudiantes.

Su voz importa. Su colaboración importa. Nuestros estudiantes importan.

🗓 Miércoles, 25 de febrero
⏰ 5:30 PM
Únase aquí ➡️ https://meet.google.com/zav-cvpr-abx?hs=224

02/20/2026

Mayra Santos-Febres is an acclaimed Puerto Rican author and professor whose work uplifts Afro-Caribbean identity and the voices of Black and Latino communities.

Through literature, she reminds us that our stories have power.

At Aspira of Illinois, we celebrate leaders who inspire students to embrace their heritage, pursue excellence and use their voice with confidence.