OUR PROGRAMS
Homework Heroes
In partnership with the Junior League of Chicago, This Is ME introduced Homework Heroes in 2006. The purpose of Homework Heroes is to provide study skills training, homework assistance, and general life skills education to area girls in grades 3-8.
Logan Square Library Drop-In
This Is ME has partnered with the Logan Square Library (3030 W. Fullerton) since January of 2006 to bring a monthly program to adolescent girls ages 10-15. These programs consist of theme-based discussions, snacks, guest speakers, and fun activities and are held the last Saturday of each month in the afternoon. For information about our next session at the library, please call Jennifer O'Grady at 773.818.6964 or Lucia Guidice at 773.227.0643.
TIME
TIME (acronym for This Is ME) introduces girls to the importance of analyzing the various sources that influence their values. As girls grow in self-awareness, they improve their ability to put their ideas and opinions into words, to participate in a group setting and to move from ideas to action.
School-Based
This Is ME has partnered with Hanson Park School from the Spring of 2003 until the Spring of 2009 to bring a weekly girls program to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. This weekly program consists of theme-based discussions, activities, guest speakers, and journaling. During the 2009-2010 School Year, This Is ME moved one school over to Reinberg School. We have also worked with Portage Park School and St. Ignatius College Prep.
Exploration
Each semester during the school year we offer a 6-week Exploration Series. Some of our past Exploration themes include Cultural Exploration, Career Exploration, Impov Exploration, Music Exploration, and Fine Arts Exploration, all at the Logan Square library.
Workshops & Special Initiatives
This Is ME occasionally offers workshops and mini-programs for both members and non-members. Some examples of past workshops and mini-programs include:
Goofball Olympics
West African Drumming
Animal Appreciation
Writing
Photography
