We’re celebrating Governor Pritzker’s signing of Senate Bill 1 (SB1), creating a unified Department of Early Childhood in Illinois, and here’s three reasons why you should, too: 🌟SB1 improves access to high-quality, affordable early childhood education across Illinois by consolidating early learning programs into a unified agency. 🌟 No longer stuck behind layers of red tape, families and childcare professionals can focus on finding a high-quality, affordable program that works for them. 🌟 Improving access to early childhood services creates ripple effects Illinoisans will benefit from for generations to come. Read coverage by the Chicago Sun-Times for more on this landmark legislation: https://lnkd.in/g2FTqQa3
Carole Robertson Center for Learning
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, Illinois 2,481 followers
Educating, enriching, and empowering children and families since 1976
About us
The Carole Robertson Center for Learning is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, enriching, and empowering children and families through comprehensive child and family development programs, including early childhood education (ages 0-5), out-of-school-time programs (ages 5-17); and comprehensive, customized family support programs. The Center serves nearly 2000 children and families in 27 communities throughout Chicago, from diverse settings including three flagship sites in Little Village, North Lawndale, and Albany Park; in partner schools and community-based centers; home-based providers; and home visiting for expectant parents and their young children. Programs serve children at every stage of development, from before birth through age 17. All programs are bilingual in English and Spanish. Children with special needs are welcome in all programs. The Carole Robertson Center for Learning is named in memory of Carole Robertson, one of four girls – along with Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, and Denise McNair – killed in the 1963 racially motivated bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, during the Civil Rights Movement.
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http://www.carolerobertsoncenter.org
External link for Carole Robertson Center for Learning
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1976
- Specialties
- Early Childhood Education and Family Support Services
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1111 S Western Ave
Suite B
Chicago, Illinois 60612, US
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2929 W 19th St
Chicago, Illinois 60623, US
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3701 N Ogden Ave
Chicago, Illinois, US
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5101 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60625, US
Employees at Carole Robertson Center for Learning
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Niels Dale, MS, SPHR
Director, People & Culture Partner at Carole Robertson Center for Learning
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Dave Robertson
Head of Treasury Solutions at PMC Treasury
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Kurt Mamon
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Rani Morrison Williams MS, MSW, LCSW, FACHE, CDE
Chief Diversity and Community Health Equity Officer, changemaker, transformational leader, advocate, social worker--no solicitations please *My views…
Updates
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On this #InternationalDayOfCharity, we’re beyond grateful for our incredible staff, community, volunteers, and sponsors who help us stay rooted in our mission to educate, enrich and empower children and families. THANK YOU for your invaluable time, advocacy, and action! ❤️ Looking for ways to make an impact today? Strengthen Chicago communities and create meaningful change by placing a donation: https://ow.ly/8gLa50TgWFV
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Happy #GlobalTalentAcquisitionDay! Today, we're shining a spotlight on Tamara Sylvestre, our amazing Talent Acquisition Specialist, whose dedication ensures we continue to have a dedicated workforce with the best teachers to support our students in the classroom. In Tamara's words: "I love that I know we are hiring quality employees that will make an impact on children and their families."
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Just like our students’ backpacks, we are filled with joy from the many donations and contributions that made Operation: #BackToSchool 2024 a success! Thanks to your support, we provided 588 backpacks filled with essentials to Chicago students, setting them up for an amazing school year. A big THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors Costco Wholesale, Hilton Hotels & Resorts Chicago, Walgreens, and our dedicated volunteers from NHS Global Events. Together, we're empowering the next generation! 🎒🫶🏾 #EducationMatters
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As we continue celebrating #BackToSchoolMonth, we're shining a spotlight on our incredible Out-Of-School-Time alumna, Gissell Garnica! 🌟 Gissell is not only this year’s Carole Robertson Memorial Scholarship Awardee but also a recent University of Illinois Chicago intern, where she gained hands-on experience in health advocacy, college prep, and job readiness. From learning to suture and perform dissections to becoming CPR certified, Gissell is well on her way to achieving her dream of becoming a sonographer. 👩🏽⚕️ In her own words: “My experiences at the Center have inspired my aspiration to attend university as the first in my family and to achieve my dream of becoming a sonographer. I hope to pave my legacy by developing a career in the medical field.” We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished, Gissell, and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! Happy first week back to school! #FutureSonographer #LegacyInTheMaking
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School is back in session! 🎒✏️📚 This #WellnessWednesday, we’re checking in with our amazing teachers, students, and guardians: How has your first week back to school been? What’s one accomplishment you’re proud of this week? Comment below—we want to hear from you! We hope everyone is settling back into their #BackToSchool routines, and we’re excited celebrate your achievements! ❤️
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We’re just $600 away from meeting our goal! With 2 days left to donate, every bit counts. Help us empower 500+ Chicago students with the essentials they need for a strong start to the school year. 🎒📚 Donate today and make an impact: https://lnkd.in/gpy-gsdY
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That’s a wrap on #SEED2024! As we reflect on an incredible SEED (Staff Education, Enrichment & Development) Conference, we thank our staff for all that you do in support of our mission to educate, enrich and empower children and their families! Over three days, our entire workforce came together to grow, learn, and inspire one another. Special thanks to all of this year's SEED presenters—especially keynotes Gloria Rosario Wallace, Ed.D and Mawi Asgedom—for sharing their wisdom, encouraging us as positive change agents, and emphasizing the importance of community care. Interested in being part of an organization that truly invests in its people? Transform lives—including your own—today: https://lnkd.in/gYVytP64
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Our Pre-K graduates are celebrating #BackToSchoolMonth with a joyous celebration that marks the start of an exciting journey into kindergarten and beyond. 🎓 We're incredibly proud of our young learners and deeply thankful for the unwavering support that made this achievement possible. Here’s to shaping tomorrow’s leaders today! 🌟
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Happy #InternationalYouthDay! What better way to celebrate today then by reflecting on our fun-filled OST Carnival of Caring—where students got the chance to enjoy everything *under the sun* from mini golf to face painting! And the fun didn’t stop there: During the Carnival, as part of Operation: Back to School, students were gifted backpacks stuffed with school supplies to ensure they’re ready to learn as the upcoming school year kicks off. Help us keep the momentum going by donating to Operation: Back to School today! The next $10,000 raised will be matched, doubling your impact: https://lnkd.in/gpy-gsdY
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