Explore our current projects and past accomplishments. Each initiative represents our commitment to improving educational opportunities for our school community.
Free tutoring sessions for students needing extra help with reading and math, staffed by volunteer educators and community members.
Our tutoring program runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30–5:00 PM. We’re currently supporting 45 students with:
Volunteers receive training and curriculum guides to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
Providing food to our school and community members consistently and hollisticly.
Times are getting tougher for many families in our neighborhood. With recent cuts and restrictions to programs like SNAP and other federal food supports, many folks are struggling to put meals on the table and with the cold weather coming many seasonal jobs will be difficult to maintain.
We’re launching a community food pantry right here at José de Diego Community Academy to make sure no child in our school has to learn while hungry, and no family has to go without basic groceries.
This pantry will be built by the community, for the community run by school staff, parents, and volunteers who see the need up close every day.
Every dollar goes directly toward getting food into our families’ hands. If you can give, please do. If you can share, please spread the word. Together, we can make sure every De Diego student and family has one less thing to worry about.
Let’s make sure no one in our school community goes hungry. Donate today.
A planned renovation of the school playground to improve safety and add new equipment for physical activity and outdoor learning.
In partnership with the school administration and Chicago Park District, we’re planning a comprehensive playground renovation for spring 2026.
Planned improvements:
Currently in the fundraising phase. Community input sessions will be held in early 2026.
Collected and distributed over 200 winter coats, hats, and gloves to students and families in need.
Our 2024 winter coat drive was a tremendous success thanks to generous donations from the community.
Results:
Special thanks to our partners at local businesses who served as drop-off locations.