Madonna Mission
Join students and associates in volunteering at Madonna Mission. It is a not-for-profit organization providing education and resettlement support programs for refugee individuals and families in Chicago. We will be serving in the After School Program that provides support after school for K-8 students focused on literacy development, homework help, gym time, healthy snacks, and the companionship of other refugee children their age.
Transportation will be arranged for students leaving from Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston. If you are a student, please plan to arrive at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston at 3:30 p.m. We will return around 6:00 p.m. If you are an associate, please plan to meet us at Madonna Mission, located at 1706 W. Morse Ave. in Chicago, located just a few blocks from the Red Line Morse Station. There is street parking available in the neighborhood. The dates for the fall quarter are:
- Monday, October 7, 4:00-5:30 p.m. (3:30 arrival at Sheil)
- Monday, November 11, 4:00-5:30 p.m. (3:30 arrival at Sheil)
- Monday, December 2, 4:00-5:30 p.m. (3:30 arrival at Sheil)
Also, volunteers are required to fill out the Madonna Mission volunteer form, found here.
If there are no longer spaces available, contact Tim to be added to the waiting list in case someone cancels or for future openings. You can reach him via email here or call 847.328.4648.