Pitch In’s COVID-19 Response Plan
Mission + Vision
To ensure that we continue to meet the developmental, social, emotional, and academic needs of our 4th-8th grade students despite an ever-changing landscape and in the midst of worldwide uncertainty. We know that we will shift our work meaningful ways, and all to deliver on a two-part programming approach, rooted in our historic Pitch In model’s success, and adjusted for the current crisis.
Pitch In’s Two-Part Response Approach
Part 1 – Pitch In Virtual: an engaging, distance learning-based version of our traditional Pitch In curriculum and programmatic support, delivered by Site Leaders using a variety of online tools and resources. This will include:
- Online engagement through open cohort “hangouts” / office hours.
- Appearances from virtual guest speakers and community partners.
- Video high school tours and connections to adult champions for our 8th graders.
- Timely social work support to Pitch In families experiencing loss and grief.
- Bolstering the morale of our teachers and school admins.
- Groceries, medical supplies, cleaning products, infant needs, and pet supplies.
- Technology devices and reliable internet to support e-learning.
- Personal “Pitch In Caddies” full of school supplies to support a rich remote learning environment.
- Chapter books to promote independent reading.
- A Parent Portal on our website with at-home activity ideas and remote learning resources.
- And much more!
Our COVID Supporters
A Better Chicago
Amy Augenblick
Lisa Bofenkamp
Jennifer Buszka
Chiny Chewning
Travis DeRosa
Jeremy Ehrlich
Philip Grinstead
Nancy Kelly-Martin
Mark Krisher
Ziv Lalich
Leslie Lewis
David Mancuso
Crystal Menzies
Patrick Murphy
Maggie Packo
Megan Quinn
Meghan Schiber
Ashley Shaw
David Stone
Robin Thompson
Graham Allen
Elizabeth Borre
Alex Boustany
Dan Breier
Shana Crandell
R.P. Eddy
Robert Elisberg
Mark Haggarty
Nicholas Klitzing
Alex Krafft
Donna Lawley
Jill & Matt Ludwig
Mark Mancuso
Roque Mesa
Alex-Sandra Orso
Thao Pham
Marilyn Rhames
Eric Schmidt
Erik Shirokoff
Surge Relief Fund
Kerry Wixon
Douglas Arcidino
Michael Borre
J.P. Boustany
Kathleen Carlson
Andy Daglas
Jennifer Edgcomb
Kerry Gillenwater
Loren Jones
Alexis Kolp
Alex Kultgen
Megan Lehrman
Kara Mahoney
Dan Mantilla
James Miller
Lavine Owen
Edmund Pryce
Carrie Rosen
Heather Schmitt
Sarah Spain & Brad Zibung
Michael Tee
Help us keep the momentum building and remind Pitch In students how loved and supported they are. In order to uphold our stay-at-home order and stay diligent about social distancing, the safest way for our supporters to pitch in right is to donate at the link below. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!