High school students pose atop The Mather at a party to celebrate their school year. The students, all from Chicago, are part of Boys Hope Girls Hope. They’re among 24 youngsters who live in Evanston during the school year in three family-like homes run by the organization. Participants attend St. Athanasius School, Regina Dominican High School or Loyola Academy. The program pays their living expenses and school costs through high school and helps with scholarships and internships in college. This year, they have come to The Mather at 450 Davis St. twice a week to get support – academic and personal – from four tutors. “The kids bring us a lot of joy,” said tutor Barbara Hiller. “We get as much from them as we give.” On the roof (from left) are Isabel, house supervisor Jasmin White, Mia, Abby, Ariella and Cece. (Photo by Richard Cahan)
Richard Cahan
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Wishing all the boys and girls at BHGH a great summer.
Wonderful..
..good on the Mather and it’s residents for their valuable contributions toward making this the kind of society we would all be pleased to live in and support!
..( and thank you ERT for bringing this to our attention.)..
Thank you for highlighting this special partnership between Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois and generous Evanston residents at The Mather. It has been a productive relationship for all involved and we look forward to continued success next school year. Thank you Barb Hiller, Nora Manago, Beth Rose, John Tewart, and Samia Amamoo for your kindness, talents, and many contributions to The Mather Fellowship!