October has been a month full of exciting milestones and heartfelt support here at CPA! We are thrilled to announce that our Early Learning Center has earned its prestigious accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This recognition, along with the generous support of partners like WSIA, The Denim Lounge, and David Garzenia, has truly brightened our fall season. From David’s pumpkin donations for our upcoming Fall Festival to community-driven fundraisers and hands-on engagement, this month has been one to remember. Read on to celebrate with us and see all the fun fall happenings!
Upcoming Public Events
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Thursday, October 31: Fall Festival (volunteer opportunity, 9:45 – 11:30 AM)
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November 20 – December 20: Hope in Roscoe Village
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Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8: Adopt A Family Gift Sorting
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Sunday, December 8: Hope Fore The Holidays fundraiser
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Saturday, December 14: Shop with Purpose, Kendra Scott Chicago


A Job Well Done!
Congratulations to our Early Learning Center for earning accreditation from The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)! This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education and creating a nurturing, supportive environment for our children. Stay tuned for more exciting details on this incredible achievement and what it means for the future of our programs!


WSIA
A heartfelt thank you to WSIA for their incredible support of CPA! This spring, they raised over $45K in unrestricted funds, and just this week, 200 of their members volunteered, making a significant impact by engaging with some of our Early Learning Center students, assembling 100 hygiene kits for clients, writing 104 notes of encouragement, and helping clean up the community park with 73 bags of trash collected—an essential space for our families. Thanks to their dedication, 30 happy kids enjoyed games like duck-duck-goose. We are so grateful for this partnership and the difference it makes!

The Denim Lounge
Thank you to The Denim Lounge for supporting Children’s Place Association between the 14th and 30th of October! We’re so grateful for their generosity and for everyone who donated gently-used denim to benefit our children and families.