Reaching, Serving, and Empowering
our Shared Community of Rogers Park

Our Mission

C24/7 is a non-profit organization dedicated, through the power of Jesus Christ, to improving the lives of children and young adults in the North of Howard neighborhood by providing the necessary tools, security and environment for them to thrive economically, socially and spiritually.

Our Vision

To provide hope and a path to resurrection to the children and other citizens of impoverished communities.

C24/7 By The Numbers

After-school Program

Ensuring no child falls through the cracks

The C24/7 After-school Program provides opportunities for elementary students who are forgotten or ignored by other local programs to learn, grow, and thrive in and out of the classroom. We build relationships with students and their families, serve their immediate needs in the form of food, childcare, clothes, and supplies, then walk with them on their way to becoming empowered individuals.

Program Address:
1543 W Howard St
Chicago, IL 60626

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Or, you can buy a meal for our students here!

Each program day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) our students are picked up by James Crockett, Executive Director, and walked to the Jonquil Hotel Learning Center. During the 3 hour program (3:15pm-6:30pm) the students have set time for snacks, homework help, playtime, dinner, Bible Study and a time of personal sharing of their days.

Our daily schedule:
3:30-4:00- Snack and Bible Study
4:00-4:30- Play time
4:30-5:15- Homework Time
5:15-6:00- Dinner
6:00-6:30- Clean up

We structure our program on Biblical Principles because we desire our students to grow spiritually. Our greatest hope is that they leave our program knowing they have a greater purpose and higher calling on their life than what this world offers.

We also desire each of our children to grow educationally through tutoring and homework help. Our volunteers are dedicated to building relationships with our boys in order to know their unique qualities, strengths and weaknesses. We are also working in collaboration with Gale Elementary School (our neighborhood CPS) in order to provide the best holistic approach to meeting our children's educational needs.

Finally, we desire for our boys and girls to have a healthy, well balanced meal each program day. Many of our students come from low-income housing and may not receive the proper nutrients at home. Meal time is also a very valued time because we use it as a platform for everyone to share how their days went and be heard by everyone else in the program. For some, this is the one time during their day they feel understood and cared for and can openly express their feelings.

Job Development

Ensuring no individual goes without purpose

Most of our students have spent time in prison, a gang, or both, and face a severe lack of opportunity. C24/7's Job Development Program, called Dreams, Visions, Work, provides spiritual support and job training in order to connect men and women to work that taps into their unique skills and God-given purpose. We do this through building relationships with local businesses, teaching a proven, faith-based curriculum, and walking each step of the way with our students.

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We do this through our 2 week training course that studies the "Work Life" curriculum. "Work Life" is made up of 19 units that covers a variety of topics including; God's purposes of work, resume writing, interview training, professional conduct for the work place and the importance of education.

The most vital step in this process is the connections we make with employers. After our participants complete the course, we will connect them with our partnering employers for a full time, living-wage job. We desire for each man and woman who is dedicated to this process to find a job that truly aligns with their unique goals. In this, it is important that the relationship between employer and employee is built on a solid foundation of trust and mutual respect. C24/7 will provide the opportunities and space for those relationships to flourish.

Community Outreach

Ensuring the community feels cared for, supported, and empowered

Because we live and spend so much time in the community, we are always aware of the needs of our neighbors. Most services and programs in our community don't get to know the individuals they are serving, and fewer put the time in to build those valuable relationships. From strong relationships comes strong change. We provide weekly men's and women's Bible studies, communal open gym time, one-on-one counseling sessions, and street ministry to help our neighbors in the midst of gang activity, violence, drug use, and more. Ultimately we work to make sure each person knows they are loved and embraced by the arms of a loving father.

MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY

This weekly meeting serves as an entry point for many into the C24/7 community. James and Natalie Crockett lead groups in searching for where God is working in their lives, the neighborhood, and the world.

STREET MINISTRY

Our organization was born out of James Crockett's call to share life with people in the neighborhood who are in a hard spot: people who spend time in and out of gang activity, violence, and drug use. This call continues, as we dedicate a significant amount of time walking with members of our community who can't afford to be forgotten.

SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

When you live life in deep community, all sorts of needs arise. On a daily basis we work one-on-one with individuals and families to sort out the spiritual, mental, and emotional needs created by the unjust systems and broken relationships we face.

The C24/7 Junior Board

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The Junior Board aims to tackle hunger through strategic new programs and hosting fun events, to bring joy to the kids and families in Rogers Park. We develop true friendships and are grateful to be a part of something with such a meaningful purpose.

We would love for you to join us, or start your own group through your own school. Contact us for more info!

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What we do

This organization brings sustainable and long-lasting empowerment to children, young adults, and families in the North of Howard neighborhood of Rogers Park. We reach, serve, and empower our shared community through an After-school Program, Job Development Training, and Community Outreach.

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Our COMMITMENTS

Attend all monthly meetings
Attend four After-school events per year
Provide holiday gifts for your assigned Buddy
Attend Annual Fundraiser and sell two tickets
Participate in Annual 5K and fundraising
Help support Giving Tuesday

Our Calendar

September:

9/11: First meeting at 3pm

October:

10/9: Meeting at 4pm
10/28: Halloween Party
10/30: Meeting at 4pm

November:

11/4: Annual Fundraiser

December:

12/4: Meeting at 4pm
12/9: Christmas Party

January:

1/13: MLK Service Day (TBD)
1/29: Meeting at 4pm

February:

2/10 Valentine’s Day Party

March:

3/5: Meeting at 4pm

April:

4/2: Meeting at 4pm
4/7: Easter Party

May:

5/7: Meeting at 4pm
5/12: Mother’s Day Dinner
5/20 or 5/21: Fresh Start 5K Race

2022-2023 Junior Board

Co-Presidents: Charlie Cushman and Reagan Barr

Vice President of Communications: Caroline Matuska

Food Drive VP’s: Becky McDaniel, Katie Hungness, Angelika Dugandzic, Shelley Broda, Lilly Levin

Clothing Drive VP’s: Ethan Smith, Oliver Barr, Andrew Herb, Luke Purcell, Ian Finger

Halloween VP’s: Jackson Sandee, Caden Minogue, Pierce Hedstrom

Annual Fundraiser VP’s: Jake Ellis, Ella Cesca, Margaret Embree

Christmas VP’s: Blaise Coughlin, Claudia Cramer, Conrad Cramer, Charles Olges

Valentine’s VP’s: Alex Mckenna, Phoebe Kim, Molly Martin, Olivia Sandee, Bella Muller

March Madness VP’s: Ethan Smith, Oliver Barr, Andrew Herb, Luke Purcell, Ian Finger

Easter VP’s: Victoria Brown, Lily Bowie, Campbell Boaz, Ella Cesca, Kate Wiley

Mother’s Day VP’s: Angelika Dugandzic, Shelley Broda, Gillian Haro

5k VP’s: Gabby Steelman, Angelika Dugandzic, Victoria Brown, Becky McDaniel, Caden Minogue, Ava Grace Muller, Jackson Zion

Help us Fund Our Summer Programs

Every year around this time we ask for donations to fund our upcoming summer programs, but this year the funds will have a bigger impact than ever. Last summer was the safest summer in more than a decade, partly because of the work we did with Night Church and starting a Summer Youth Work Program. This year we are expanding both efforts, and building on our other programs to keep the momentum going!

Will you help us offer hope through our summer programs?

C24/7 has incredible opportunities to bring hope during this trying season, by expanding our current programs and offering NEW initiatives:

Friday Night Church: Partnering with Rooted Community Church and other organizations to welcome the presence of God during high crime time on Friday nights
Youth Work Program: Hires 15+ students and offers valuable work experience
Summer Retreat: We’re taking 15+ students to Six Flags and Great Wolf Lodge
Summer Day Camp: We’ll be offering a safe place for 25+ students while school is out
The Great Giveaway: A fun event for the entire community, with several giveaways

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