Last month, our students, staff and alumni came together to celebrate By The Hand Club For Kids’ 25th anniversary in Cabrini‑Green, where we first opened our doors in 2001 with just 16 children. Today, we have the joy of serving thousands of students across Chicago, offering mentorship, academic support and spiritual guidance so more kids can have abundant life.

Moments like this give us a chance to pause and appreciate the incredible journey we’ve shared with our students and you, our community of supporters. As our founder and CEO Donnita Travis reflected, this milestone is a celebration of “miracle after miracle” and a reminder of the powerful difference students, families and supporters make every day.

From an article posted on The Citizen on April 1, 2026.