Join Hands ESL, Inc.

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Join Hands ESL, Inc. Initially focused solely on the children of East St. Join Hands ESL is a tax exempt 501(c)3 not for profit recognized by the IRS.

Louis through our GIRLS CLUB and BOYS CLUB, but recognizing that the best way to help the children is to help their mothers All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Started on a shoestring budget fully funded by our volunteers, we have continued to keep our overhead as low as possible, despite our growing services and participants. We have only one part-time employee and our "offices" are the homes of directors and volunteers. All activities are funded by grants, occasional fundraising efforts and generous gifts from family and friends.

10/16/2026

💡🎉 **LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL 2026!** 🎉💡

Join Hands ESL is excited to invite you to celebrate **Lights On Afterschool** with us! 🧡🖤

We're celebrating the importance of afterschool programs and the safe, supportive spaces they provide for our children and teens to **learn, laugh, grow, and just be themselves!**

📍 **Wednesday, October 21, 2026**
Our teens will kick off the celebration a day early at the **Ubuntu Center for Peace** from **4:00–5:30 PM!**

📍 **Thursday, October 22, 2026**
The celebration continues with our younger children at the **Thomas Terry Community Center!**

💡 Whether you stop by one location or both, we'd love to see you!

At Join Hands ESL, we believe every child deserves a safe place to learn, build friendships, discover their potential, and HAVE FUN! ❤️

**Come see what happens when we keep the lights on for our youth!** 💡✨

🧡 **Don’t forget—it’s First Friday at the Ubuntu Center for Peace!** 🧡It’s the day our **Quarter Closet turns into the Q...
10/01/2026

🧡 **Don’t forget—it’s First Friday at the Ubuntu Center for Peace!** 🧡

It’s the day our **Quarter Closet turns into the Quarter Store!** 😆🛍️

That means **more space, more items, and more great finds** to look through—and remember, **EVERYTHING is only 25¢!** 🪙

Come shop, find a few treasures, and tell a friend!

**See you Friday!** 🧡🖤

Stop by. You Don’t Have to Grieve AloneJoin us at the Ubuntu Center for Peace at 4:30 PM as we come together through a c...
10/01/2026

Stop by. You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone
Join us at the Ubuntu Center for Peace at 4:30 PM as we come together through a common bond for Grief Share.
Grief can be difficult to carry, but we don’t have to carry it by ourselves. Come as you are, share if you feel comfortable, or simply sit in a supportive space with others who understand.
We hope you can stop by.
There is healing in community.

You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone
Join Hands ESL will officially begin our Grief Share Program this Thursday at the Ubuntu Center for Peace.
We want our community to know that we are here to support you in more ways than one. Grief can come from many kinds of loss, and sometimes we simply need a safe place to talk, listen, cry, reflect, or just be around people who understand.
🕟 Every Other Thursday at 4:30 PM
📍 Ubuntu Center for Peace
1400 Missouri Ave., Building 17
Come as you are. There is no judgment and no pressure—just a safe space for us to share what we are dealing with and support one another through the journey.
At Join Hands, we believe in community, healing, and reminding each other that we don’t have to carry everything alone. Seating is limited.

You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone Join Hands ESL will officially begin our Grief Share Program this Thursday at the Ubuntu ...
09/16/2026

You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone
Join Hands ESL will officially begin our Grief Share Program this Thursday at the Ubuntu Center for Peace.
We want our community to know that we are here to support you in more ways than one. Grief can come from many kinds of loss, and sometimes we simply need a safe place to talk, listen, cry, reflect, or just be around people who understand.
🕟 Every Other Thursday at 4:30 PM
📍 Ubuntu Center for Peace
1400 Missouri Ave., Building 17
Come as you are. There is no judgment and no pressure—just a safe space for us to share what we are dealing with and support one another through the journey.
At Join Hands, we believe in community, healing, and reminding each other that we don’t have to carry everything alone. Seating is limited.

09/10/2026
09/10/2026
“Be nicer than necessary to everyone you meet. Everyone is fighting some kind of battle.” ― Socrates
09/04/2026

“Be nicer than necessary to everyone you meet. Everyone is fighting some kind of battle.” ― Socrates

08/29/2026

EVERYTHING IS A QUARTER 🤑

07/09/2026

🎉💙 That's a wrap on an AMAZING summer at Thomas Terry Community Center! 💙🎉

Today was the last day of our **Sankofa Summer Day Camp**, and what a SUPER summer it has been! We laughed together, learned together, made new friends, and created memories that will last a lifetime. ❤️☀️

The children kept saying, *"We don't want it to end!"* 🥹 That alone tells us everything we needed to know. This camp was filled with love, fun, growth, and so many unforgettable moments.

If you weren't there... you truly missed something special! 💥

We have **one more field trip** before we officially close out the summer, and then it's time to get ready for an awesome new school year. 📚🍎

Thank you to every child, parent, volunteer, and partner who made this summer unforgettable. Until next time...

**Stay super, keep dreaming, and we'll see you soon!** 💙🦸🏾‍♀️🦸🏾‍♂️

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East Saint Louis, IL
62202

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+16188572600

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