Embarc

We are heartbroken to announce our closure at the end of May. We are so grateful for the countless memories, connections, relationships, and experiences we've had over the last 16 years. The community we've built together is more than we could've ever dreamed of, and the impact of this important work lives on through you.

Thank you for being apart of the Embarc family ❤️

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Here at Embarc, we've been reflecting on the moments where students have felt seen, found their voices, and knew they belonged. One of these moments happened with Roberto Clemente Community Academy when an Embarc teacher decided to meet her students where they are—in this case, by using her students' love of pop culture to design an opportunity for them to open up and share their ideas.

In the fashion of the YouTube show Hot Ones, students interviewed one another about their goals, purpose, and hopes for the future while sampling increasingly hot sauces as the conversation deepened.

This opportunity allowed students to come out of their shells, reflect honestly, connect through shared experiences, and build trust.

We know Embarc’s programming transforms education for the better because we see it happen in classrooms like this every single day.

Will you help us continue that impact? Donate today: embarcchicago.org/donate