Children First Fund

Children First Fund is excited to announce that we are a new nonprofit partner of @onewarmcoat. Together, we're committed to keeping students warm and healthy during the colder months.

Want to support CPS (@ChiPubSchools) students this school year? ✅ Host a supply drive 💸 Donate to the Compassion Fund 🎉 Organize a fundraiser Every action helps students start strong. 👉 Get involved: childrenfirstfund.org/back-to-school… #SupportCPSStudents #BackToSchool…

Back-to-school is almost here—and @ChiPubSchools students need your support. Host a supply drive, donate, or fundraise to help every student start strong. All donations will support the CFF Compassion Fund. Learn more: childrenfirstfund.org/back-to-school… #SupportCPSStudents #BackToSchool

Looking back on the 2024-2025 school year, we’re celebrating the impact made possible through our amazing partners. Your support has helped CPS students thrive! Catch the highlights & see the partners who made it happen in our end-of-year newsletter! 👇 🔗…

Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of progress, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice. Today, we honor freedom, reflect on history, and celebrate unity. Wishing you a meaningful and joyous Juneteenth! #Juneteenth #Freedom #Unity #Justice

Thank you, @PedroCPSCEO, for your dedication to Chicago’s students! 🌟 Your leadership and partnership have shaped a brighter future for @ChiPubSchools. We are grateful for your unwavering commitment to equity and excellence in education. Wishing you the best in your next…

Welcome Bryan Stokes (Robert McCormick Foundation) and Eva Giglio (CME Group Foundation) to the CFF Board of Directors! 🎉 Two passionate CPS ambassadors joining our mission to advance equity across Chicago Public Schools through philanthropy and partnerships. #ChicagoEducation…

🎓✨We are kicking off graduation season at our Early College Milestone Celebration with @ChiCityColleges & @devryuniv, honoring 1,000+ seniors who will graduate this year, having earned 15+ college credits or an associate degree through our Early College Programs, in partnership…

CPS Dream Fund champions gathered last week to kick off this year’s Dream Fund campaign! The CPS Dream Fund offers scholarships to undocumented CPS alumni who don’t have the same opportunities for college financial aid as their peers. You can be a CPS Dream Fund Champion too: ✅…

The CPS Dream Fund offers scholarships to undocumented CPS alumni who otherwise have limited options to pay for college. Join us as a CPS Dream Fund Champion: ✅ Make a gift at bit.ly/DonateCPSdream ✅ Share about the CPS Dream Fund at meetings, community events, and on…

The CPS Dream Fund Scholarship was established to assist the District’s undocumented students in their pursuit of a post-secondary education. Learn more about the Dream Fund at bit.ly/426rTf3 or email [email protected]. ____ La Beca Dream Fund de CPS fue creada para…

This fall, @reedsmithllp hosted Tilden High School students for an inspiring Career Day. Through CFF’s Sponsor-a-School program, companies, foundations, and individuals can build long-term relationships with CPS schools, creating lasting impact. Learn more:…

Thanks to CFF’s Sponsor-a-School program, Nash Elementary opened a new Media Learning Center with support from Coonley Cares. This program connects schools and sponsors across the city and builds lasting partnerships. Learn how you can get involved: childrenfirstfund.org/sponsor-a-scho…

CFF’s Sponsor-a-School program offers a unique opportunity to build a long-term, one-to-one partnership with a CPS school, addressing resource gaps and fostering safe, equitable learning environments for Chicago students. Learn more: childrenfirstfund.org/sponsor-a-scho…

This Valentine's Day, show your support for CPS students by donating to the CFF Compassion Fund. Your generosity will help provide: 💗 Hygiene care closets stocked with deodorant, toothpaste, face and body wash, and other necessities. 💗 Financial assistance for families…

Spread love this Valentine’s Day by supporting the CFF Compassion Fund. Your donation will provide essential resources to CPS students, including: ♥️ Stocked hygiene care closets ♥️ Financial aid for families struggling to afford utility bills, meals, and other essentials ♥️…

CFF is thrilled to welcome Rebecca Clarkin as our new Executive Director! Rebecca joined our team this week, bringing a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership and a deep commitment to supporting children and families. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Rebecca!…

The CPS Dream Fund Scholarship was established to assist the District’s undocumented students and DREAMers in their pursuit of a post-secondary education. Learn more about the Dream Fund at bit.ly/3WhV1h2 or email [email protected]. ___ La beca “Dream Fund“ de CPS fue…

Thank you to all of our generous partners who helped bring joy and excitement through holiday gift distributions to schools across Chicago, including: @UChiUrbanLabs, @sikichglobal, Wolverine Trading, @PrioritySports, @SIRIUSXM, Alta Futures and friends, Friends of Coonley, and…