Carole Robertson Center
@carolerobertsonctr.bsky.social
Nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, enriching, and empowering Chicago children and families since 1976.
1111 S. Western Ave. Suite B, Chicago, Illinois 60612
1111 S. Western Ave. Suite B, Chicago, Illinois 60612
There are a multitude of ways to introduce math into the classroom—at the Center, children created paper looms to learn about patterns, repeats, and sequences. By connecting math concepts to clothing and everyday materials, children were able to learn about key concepts in a meaningful way.
February 6, 2026 at 11:31 PM
There are a multitude of ways to introduce math into the classroom—at the Center, children created paper looms to learn about patterns, repeats, and sequences. By connecting math concepts to clothing and everyday materials, children were able to learn about key concepts in a meaningful way.
💙Please save the date for our 2026 E3 Gala: 50th Anniversary Celebration on May 7 at The Geraghty in Chicago. This is a special evening that ground us in our mission to educate, enrich, and empower children and families.
🧡Learn more today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/2026-e3-gala/
🧡Learn more today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/2026-e3-gala/
February 4, 2026 at 10:22 PM
💙Please save the date for our 2026 E3 Gala: 50th Anniversary Celebration on May 7 at The Geraghty in Chicago. This is a special evening that ground us in our mission to educate, enrich, and empower children and families.
🧡Learn more today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/2026-e3-gala/
🧡Learn more today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/2026-e3-gala/
Are you an early-to mid-career professional eager to make an impact while growing both personally and professionally? If so, join the Center's inaugural Associate Board! We will be hosting informational sessions for potential members to share more.
Reserve your spot: www.classy.org/event/carole...
Reserve your spot: www.classy.org/event/carole...
February 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Are you an early-to mid-career professional eager to make an impact while growing both personally and professionally? If so, join the Center's inaugural Associate Board! We will be hosting informational sessions for potential members to share more.
Reserve your spot: www.classy.org/event/carole...
Reserve your spot: www.classy.org/event/carole...
The Carole Robertson Center for Learning’s newest newsletter is here! Learn more about our staff, programs, and how we’re uplifting 50 years of service. #CaroleRobertsonCenter #50YearsofChangemaking
🔗 Read more: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/about-us/new...
🔗 Read more: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/about-us/new...
January 31, 2026 at 2:01 AM
The Carole Robertson Center for Learning’s newest newsletter is here! Learn more about our staff, programs, and how we’re uplifting 50 years of service. #CaroleRobertsonCenter #50YearsofChangemaking
🔗 Read more: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/about-us/new...
🔗 Read more: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/about-us/new...
As we honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we recognize that Dr. King’s legacy is a powerful reminder of the importance of the work we do each and every day. All sites are closed in observance of the holiday. However, we will continue to uplift Dr. King’s legacy through our mission today and beyond.
January 19, 2026 at 6:40 PM
As we honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we recognize that Dr. King’s legacy is a powerful reminder of the importance of the work we do each and every day. All sites are closed in observance of the holiday. However, we will continue to uplift Dr. King’s legacy through our mission today and beyond.
As we look back on the year, we’re inspired by the growth, resilience, and sense of community we’ve built together. Thank you for uplifting our mission by empowering lifelong learners through joyful experiences and strengthening Chicago communities. Your support makes it all possible. 💙🧡
January 14, 2026 at 12:10 AM
As we look back on the year, we’re inspired by the growth, resilience, and sense of community we’ve built together. Thank you for uplifting our mission by empowering lifelong learners through joyful experiences and strengthening Chicago communities. Your support makes it all possible. 💙🧡
Yesterday, we hosted a listening party where youth and staff heard the impact they made by amplifying their voices on a @citycastchicago.bsky.social!
🎙️ click the link to hear the full podcast: chicago.citycast.fm/podcasts/wha...
🎙️ click the link to hear the full podcast: chicago.citycast.fm/podcasts/wha...
January 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Yesterday, we hosted a listening party where youth and staff heard the impact they made by amplifying their voices on a @citycastchicago.bsky.social!
🎙️ click the link to hear the full podcast: chicago.citycast.fm/podcasts/wha...
🎙️ click the link to hear the full podcast: chicago.citycast.fm/podcasts/wha...
We’re excited to share that our Youth Development program was featured on @citycastchicago.bsky.social, highlighting the work happening every day with and for youth across Chicago communities. Shoutout to all staff who helped uplift our organization!
🎙️Listen now: chicago.citycast.fm/podcasts/wha...
🎙️Listen now: chicago.citycast.fm/podcasts/wha...
January 8, 2026 at 7:47 PM
We’re excited to share that our Youth Development program was featured on @citycastchicago.bsky.social, highlighting the work happening every day with and for youth across Chicago communities. Shoutout to all staff who helped uplift our organization!
🎙️Listen now: chicago.citycast.fm/podcasts/wha...
🎙️Listen now: chicago.citycast.fm/podcasts/wha...
Happy New Year, and welcome back to our staff and families! 💙
We hope you enjoyed a restorative break. As we kick off the new year, we’re excited to introduce the Center’s new logo! 2026 marks our 50th anniversary. Stay tuned as we celebrate 50 years of empowering communities.
We hope you enjoyed a restorative break. As we kick off the new year, we’re excited to introduce the Center’s new logo! 2026 marks our 50th anniversary. Stay tuned as we celebrate 50 years of empowering communities.
January 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Happy New Year, and welcome back to our staff and families! 💙
We hope you enjoyed a restorative break. As we kick off the new year, we’re excited to introduce the Center’s new logo! 2026 marks our 50th anniversary. Stay tuned as we celebrate 50 years of empowering communities.
We hope you enjoyed a restorative break. As we kick off the new year, we’re excited to introduce the Center’s new logo! 2026 marks our 50th anniversary. Stay tuned as we celebrate 50 years of empowering communities.
It's #GivingTuesday! Today and every day, we hope you will join us in uplifting our communities and growing the Center's vital work. Help preserve our legacy by donating to our annual Year-End Appeal campaign.
Make an impact today: giving.classy.org/campaign/742...
Make an impact today: giving.classy.org/campaign/742...
December 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
It's #GivingTuesday! Today and every day, we hope you will join us in uplifting our communities and growing the Center's vital work. Help preserve our legacy by donating to our annual Year-End Appeal campaign.
Make an impact today: giving.classy.org/campaign/742...
Make an impact today: giving.classy.org/campaign/742...
Each year, we are reminded that not all gifts are wrapped in paper or tied with a bow. They are found in the care, compassion, and generosity of supporters like you.
❄️Make a meaningful impact today! www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/get-involved...
❄️Make a meaningful impact today! www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/get-involved...
November 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Each year, we are reminded that not all gifts are wrapped in paper or tied with a bow. They are found in the care, compassion, and generosity of supporters like you.
❄️Make a meaningful impact today! www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/get-involved...
❄️Make a meaningful impact today! www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/get-involved...
We’re proud to share that Contessa Houston, a parent leader and board member, and Bela Moté, our President & CEO were featured in a recent CBS Chicago story highlighting what the Center and Head Start mean for children and families in our community.
Read more: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
Read more: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
November 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
We’re proud to share that Contessa Houston, a parent leader and board member, and Bela Moté, our President & CEO were featured in a recent CBS Chicago story highlighting what the Center and Head Start mean for children and families in our community.
Read more: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
Read more: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
Celebrate Head Start days all October long! Join us throughout October for Head Start Days — a month-long celebration of children, families, and educators in honor of Head Start’s 60th anniversary!
Learn more and register today: www.ilheadstart.org/2025_head_st...
Learn more and register today: www.ilheadstart.org/2025_head_st...
October 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Celebrate Head Start days all October long! Join us throughout October for Head Start Days — a month-long celebration of children, families, and educators in honor of Head Start’s 60th anniversary!
Learn more and register today: www.ilheadstart.org/2025_head_st...
Learn more and register today: www.ilheadstart.org/2025_head_st...
Did you know that the four figures in our logo represent the legacies of Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, and Denise McNair?
Our logo reminds us to honor our history through a legacy of love. As we continue to celebrate Legacy Week, learn more about the story behind our logo!
Our logo reminds us to honor our history through a legacy of love. As we continue to celebrate Legacy Week, learn more about the story behind our logo!
September 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Did you know that the four figures in our logo represent the legacies of Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, and Denise McNair?
Our logo reminds us to honor our history through a legacy of love. As we continue to celebrate Legacy Week, learn more about the story behind our logo!
Our logo reminds us to honor our history through a legacy of love. As we continue to celebrate Legacy Week, learn more about the story behind our logo!
Our Pack-to-School Challenge is coming to a close. Make a gift by this Friday, August 29 to double your impact! Gifts will be matched by a generous anonymous donor. 🌟
Make an impact today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...
Make an impact today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...
August 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Our Pack-to-School Challenge is coming to a close. Make a gift by this Friday, August 29 to double your impact! Gifts will be matched by a generous anonymous donor. 🌟
Make an impact today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...
Make an impact today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...
We are so proud to celebrate our Pre-K graduates and thrilled to provide them with backpacks full of school supplies!🎒
Empower families by supporting our Pack-to-School Challenge. Donate before August 29 to DOUBLE your gift, thanks to a generous donor: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...
Empower families by supporting our Pack-to-School Challenge. Donate before August 29 to DOUBLE your gift, thanks to a generous donor: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...
August 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We are so proud to celebrate our Pre-K graduates and thrilled to provide them with backpacks full of school supplies!🎒
Empower families by supporting our Pack-to-School Challenge. Donate before August 29 to DOUBLE your gift, thanks to a generous donor: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...
Empower families by supporting our Pack-to-School Challenge. Donate before August 29 to DOUBLE your gift, thanks to a generous donor: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...
Thank you to State Senator Ram Villivalam’s office for their partnership in our backpack distribution event! These backpacks are helping children start the school year strong.
Thanks to a generous donor, all monetary donations will be matched up to $3,000.
Donate today: lnkd.in/gUpcM9yD
Thanks to a generous donor, all monetary donations will be matched up to $3,000.
Donate today: lnkd.in/gUpcM9yD
August 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Thank you to State Senator Ram Villivalam’s office for their partnership in our backpack distribution event! These backpacks are helping children start the school year strong.
Thanks to a generous donor, all monetary donations will be matched up to $3,000.
Donate today: lnkd.in/gUpcM9yD
Thanks to a generous donor, all monetary donations will be matched up to $3,000.
Donate today: lnkd.in/gUpcM9yD
We're less than one month away from wrapping up our Pack-to-School Challenge! There's still time to make an impact whether through providing a generous donation or spreading the word. Help fill 500 backpacks with everything our community’s kids need to start the school year strong. 🎒📚
August 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We're less than one month away from wrapping up our Pack-to-School Challenge! There's still time to make an impact whether through providing a generous donation or spreading the word. Help fill 500 backpacks with everything our community’s kids need to start the school year strong. 🎒📚
Did you know? 💡
Our programs equip youth with both interpersonal and technical skills for a range of college and career opportunities while helping them develop healthy coping strategies for exploring their future paths.
Learn about programs and supports:
www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/programs/
Our programs equip youth with both interpersonal and technical skills for a range of college and career opportunities while helping them develop healthy coping strategies for exploring their future paths.
Learn about programs and supports:
www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/programs/
July 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Did you know? 💡
Our programs equip youth with both interpersonal and technical skills for a range of college and career opportunities while helping them develop healthy coping strategies for exploring their future paths.
Learn about programs and supports:
www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/programs/
Our programs equip youth with both interpersonal and technical skills for a range of college and career opportunities while helping them develop healthy coping strategies for exploring their future paths.
Learn about programs and supports:
www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/programs/
The Pack-to-School Challenge is in full swing! 🎒
Thank you to all the incredible volunteers and donors who have already helped empower our local communities. Thanks to your support, we’ve packed 189 backpacks for Chicago kids!
Get involved today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...
Thank you to all the incredible volunteers and donors who have already helped empower our local communities. Thanks to your support, we’ve packed 189 backpacks for Chicago kids!
Get involved today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...
July 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Pack-to-School Challenge is in full swing! 🎒
Thank you to all the incredible volunteers and donors who have already helped empower our local communities. Thanks to your support, we’ve packed 189 backpacks for Chicago kids!
Get involved today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...
Thank you to all the incredible volunteers and donors who have already helped empower our local communities. Thanks to your support, we’ve packed 189 backpacks for Chicago kids!
Get involved today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...
We're proud to celebrate Eden Morales, Center alumna and this year's winner of the 2025 Carole Robertson Memorial Scholarship. We’re so excited to shine a light on Eden's accomplishments as she seeks to uplift youth by pursuing early childhood education. Congratulations, Eden!🌟
July 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
We're proud to celebrate Eden Morales, Center alumna and this year's winner of the 2025 Carole Robertson Memorial Scholarship. We’re so excited to shine a light on Eden's accomplishments as she seeks to uplift youth by pursuing early childhood education. Congratulations, Eden!🌟
Thank you to the Elvin Explores family for inspiring students and featuring us in your new coloring book alongside other North Lawndale organizations.
Community pride means everything, and we’re proud to be a part of this amazing work! 💙📚
Community pride means everything, and we’re proud to be a part of this amazing work! 💙📚
July 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Thank you to the Elvin Explores family for inspiring students and featuring us in your new coloring book alongside other North Lawndale organizations.
Community pride means everything, and we’re proud to be a part of this amazing work! 💙📚
Community pride means everything, and we’re proud to be a part of this amazing work! 💙📚
Our annual pack-to-school supply drive, aims to provide more than 500 students in our programs with high-quality essentials to start the school year strong: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...
July 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Our annual pack-to-school supply drive, aims to provide more than 500 students in our programs with high-quality essentials to start the school year strong: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...
Keep using your voice to support @actnowil.bsky.social's Out of School Time (OST) for All Campaign! Ensure afterschool and summer programs can continue to provide safe learning spaces where children can grow. Take action today by visiting our Linktree to learn more. #OSTforAll #AfterschoolWorks
June 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Keep using your voice to support @actnowil.bsky.social's Out of School Time (OST) for All Campaign! Ensure afterschool and summer programs can continue to provide safe learning spaces where children can grow. Take action today by visiting our Linktree to learn more. #OSTforAll #AfterschoolWorks
Happy Juneteenth! In honor of this important day, the Center is closed.
June 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Happy Juneteenth! In honor of this important day, the Center is closed.