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PBC: ChicagoCAC Expansion Project Video

December 20, 2015 / Media, News, Photos and Videos

Public Building Commission of Chicago created this beautiful video to show what our new addition means to kids and families in our city. PBC served as the developer for our project, coordinated the design and procurement and managed construction of the addition on behalf of the City of Chicago. The city’s commitment of $9 million in funding from the Western/Ogden TIF district supported the project, and ChicagoCAC’s Growing & Giving campaign is raising an additional $2.5 million in private funding through 2018.

Grant from First Midwest Charitable Foundation

December 15, 2015 / Media, News

Thank you to First Midwest Charitable Foundation for their support of our Family Hope Center! We were honored to be nominated by a First Midwest Bank employee to receive this grant, and we’re putting it to use right away to provide families with mental health services, intensive case management and group therapy to help them heal.

Kids’ Holiday Party

November 17, 2015 / Media, News

Our Kids’ Holiday Party is just over a month away, and we need your help! If you’re able to host a toy drive, donate items from our wishlist, or volunteer to prep, set up or staff the party, we want to hear from you!

C+R Research Garden Days

September 28, 2015 / Media, News, Photos and Videos

Our friends at C+R Research provide year-round support for ChicagoCAC and the children and families we serve. Their team hosts internal fundraisers, donates to our backpack and toy drives, sponsors our fundraising events and, most recently, helped …

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Caregiver Quote

September 22, 2015 / Media, News

“I really appreciated how clearly I got answers to my questions.”

Caregiver Quote

September 2, 2015 / Media, News

“Our advocate took the time to explain and answer all of our questions.”

Caregiver Quote

August 25, 2015 / Media, News

“When we first got here, my child and I were afraid. But the advocate made us feel comfortable.”

Caregiver Quote

July 11, 2015 / Media, News

“They were so friendly and attentive. I would have to say it was a great experience I had here with my children.”

ChicagoCAC Dedication Photos

July 6, 2015 / Media, Photos and Videos

On Thursday, June 18, 2015, hundreds of ChicagoCAC supporters joined us to officially dedicate our new 18,000-square-foot addition. Special guests included Chicago’s First Lady Ms. Amy Rule, Public Building Commission Executive Director Felicia Davis, Holabird …

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Caregiver Quote

July 5, 2015 / Media, News

“All of the staff were very helpful and explained everything to me beforehand. I felt like my child was in great hands.”