EXPERIENCING ABUNDANT LIFE

With God’s transforming power and the many people who come alongside our kids at different times in different ways, our kids are making tremendous strides. They are succeeding in school—and life.

Alena
Tenth Grade—Austin

Alena, a tenth grader from Austin, brings the joy wherever she goes. “I want to be inspiring. I want to spread love. I want to lift those around me. And I want people to see more for themselves.”

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DeAndre
Seventh Grade—Moving Everest

“Mr. Michael always reminds me, ‘You are good. You have a good heart.’”

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Djeneba
Graduate—Austin

“When it came to schoolwork, yes, they helped me improve my grades, but more than that, they helped me want it for myself.”

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Jermisha
Graduate—Austin

Jermisha was destined to be a successful student.

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STORIES OF HOPE

Our students are the future—of Chicago and the rest of the world! Learn how they’re flourishing—mind, body, soul.

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Anias
Seventh Grade—Cabrini-Green

By The Hand was the first place Anias learned about Jesus.

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Mykiara
Twelfth Grade—Altgeld-Murray

Mykiara joined By The Hand as an 8th grader. Now, a senior from Altgeld, she is looking forward to her future.

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Lashawn
Seventh Grade—Altgeld-Murray

Lashawn, a seventh-grader at the Altgeld site, is thankful for the leaders at By The Hand Club. He says, “Ms. Anissa encouraged me to get involved with choir.

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Coby
Fourth Grade—Moving Everest

Coby, a fourth grader from Moving Everest, is a mighty young man with a big heart.

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Dame’nique
Sixth Grade—Moving Everest

When Dame’nique started at By The Hand, she remembers, “I was so shy and didn’t really talk to anyone.”

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Lyla
Eighth Grade—Cabrini-Green

Lyla loves By The Hand. It has provided her a safe place to avoid the violence of her neighborhood.

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M’Kyla
Fifth Grade—Moving Everest

When M‘Kyla Harris started with By The Hand in the first grade, she has never heard of God’s love for her. M‘Kyla’s love for God began to grow when she was first exposed to chapel services, held every Thursday (which she now claims as her favorite day of the week).

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Succeeding—Mind, Body, Soul

2021-’22

Highlights From Most Recent School Year

71%

71% of High School Graduates Entered College or Trade School

100%

100% of Students Received Daily Nutritious Meals

84%

84% of Students Professed Faith in Jesus

With your help

By The Hand has served over 5,000 students like James since 2001, when we began with 16 kids from Cabrini-Green. Together, we are loving and nurturing each child—mind, body and soul.

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Students receive life-changing holistic care at By The Hand because generous friends like you cover the cost on their behalf. When you invest in them—mind, body and soul—they thrive!

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