Growth + Impact
Our Impact Footprint
In the fall 2022-2023 school year, we will directly serve nearly 250 students and another 2,000 indirectly across Chicago. This includes 5th-9th graders at Lawndale Community Academy, 5th-8th graders at Richard Yates Elementary School, and 4th-7th graders at both Bernhard Moos Elementary School and Charles Sumner Math and Science Community Academy, in the North Lawndale and Humboldt Park communities.
During Summer 2022, Pitch In partnered with Code Create and Flying Classroom in order to create unique lessons that exposed our students to the importance of art in technology as they worked to design their own apps and sneakers. One of our students favorite experiences was the STEM and physics lessons that took place at local iFly, indoor skydiving, in Lincoln Park. We are grateful to all of our partners who continue to expose our students to new experiences and learning opportunities.
Looking ahead, we are charting an inspiring, strategic path toward serving two more Chicago school communities this fall. We will continue to serve the North Lawndale and Humboldt Park neighborhoods, and aspire to grow to Austin, Englewood, and Roseland in the years ahead.
• Wood Family Foundation Impact Report FY22
Current Pitch In Sites
During the 2021-2022 school year, Pitch In is proudly serving the following school communities:
- Bernhard Moos Elementary School (Humboldt Park)
- Charles Sumner Math and Science Community Academy (North Lawndale)
- Lawndale Community Academy (North Lawndale)
- Richard Yates Elementary School (Humboldt Park)
We identify new potential school partnerships within our target neighborhoods (Austin, Englewood, Humboldt Park, North Lawndale, and Roseland) each spring, in preparation to launch Pitch In the following fall. If you are interested in bringing Pitch In to your school, or know someone who is, please contact us.
The Wood Family Foundation relies on the exceptional generosity of numerous individuals, companies, and foundations to fuel the success and growth of our work across Chicago. We are 100% philanthropically funded; if you, your company, or someone you know is interested in joining our circle of givers, please contact us, or simply donate now!