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Touch the life of a child and make a difference
By The Hand is strategically located throughout three communities in Chicago, providing you with many opportunities to get involved—perhaps in a neighborhood near you.

With your ongoing involvement, we will be able to touch the lives of more children, changing their world and making a difference for generations to come.


By The Hand™—Cabrini-Green
1000 North Sedgwick
Chicago, IL 60610
By The Hand™—Altgeld-Murray
901 East 131st Street
Chicago, IL 60827
By The Hand™—Austin
500 North Laramie
Chicago, IL 60644


For more information or to schedule a visit, contact Franklin Ballenger, Director of Volunteer Development at 312.927.5079 or franklin.ballenger@bythehand.org.



Tutor a child Help children succeed in school by assisting a child with homework on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays.

By The Hand Club (1st to 6th grades)
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

By The Hand Club For Big Kids (CBK) (7th to 12th grades)
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Teach an enrichment class Teach an enrichment activity, such as cooking, sports, computers, art or a number of other activities that are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays.

By The Hand Club (1st to 6th grades)
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

By The Hand Club For Big Kids (CBK) (7th to 12th grades)
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Help with a special event Volunteer for special event days, such as the Hallelujah Carnival, Thanksgiving Boxes of Love, Christmas in the City and trips to the ice skating rink or swimming pool.

Volunteers needed
FY Sept 2006 - Aug 2007
600

Volunteers enlisted
Month ending February 2008
218

Volunteer needs
382



There are many other opportunities
By The Hand offers opportunities to become involved besides tutoring, mentoring and special events. Whether it’s a one-time event or on a regular basis, there’s a time and place for you to share your special gifts and passions with our children.

And most certainly, we appreciate your prayers for our kids, their families, our staff and programs. To receive a list of prayer requests and praises, e-mail franklin.ballenger@bythehand.org.



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