PEP EVENTS POSTPONED

Due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, we at Project Education Plus are postponing all upcoming academic, athletic and fundraising events. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and communicate new dates when things are safe to do so. You can still support PEP with a donation using the link below.

If you have any questions, please contact Vince Carter at 312.520.0905 or vince.carter1327@gmail.com

40th Annual Scholarship Banquet & Fundraiser

As of now this year’s 40th Annual Scholarship Banquet has been postponed until we get the rules and regulations for a banquet event. It is our intention to have something to honor those who began Project Education Plus. Please still consider donating to PEP today so that we can resume as soon as it’s safe to do so.

Forty years ago, Vince Carter, Anne Gaddis, Louise Rhine, Rose Rhine, Lynette Smith, Marliyn Townsend, Wanda Triplet with assistance from Jesse White spearheaded a group of parents and community leaders to create opportunities for young people in Chicago’s Cabrini-Green neighborhood to improve academics, develop life skills, and promote participation in sports.

The organization,appropriately named, Project Education Plus (PEP), gave hope to hundreds of young people and changed the trajectory of their lives.

Today PEP continues to provide service and resources for the greater Chicagoland area that also includes senior citizen programming, holiday support for low-income families, college and career preparation and scholarships.

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PEP Tutoring

Our after school tutoring program is beginning this week. Visit our After School Programs page for more info and registration!

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Chicago Demons Basketball

Whether you’re interested in playing travel basketball or want to support the team, we have ways for you to get involved.

STEM & LITERACY PROGRAM

Project Education Plus prides itself on helping students in our Summer and Fall Programs master STEM and Literacy. Please consider donating today to help us continue providing support to our participants.

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Golf Outing Fundraiser

Due to the current health regulations during the Covid-19 pandemic, we have decided to cancel the 2020 Annual Golf Outing. We look forward to seeing everyone back on the links in 2021.

Summer Athletics

Please consider donating to our Summer Athletics Program where participants engage in non traditional sports activities like rugby, swimming, bowling, martial arts and more!

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Donlons Senior Citizens Program

At Project Education Plus we also cater to our Senior Citizen community by offering a number of programs and activities, like bowling, bingo, swimming, zumba and more! Please consider donating to our Donlon Senior Citizen Program so that we can continue supporting our elders and encouraging healthy lifestyles!

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Mission Statement

We enlighten youth on how to take advantage of the educational, technological, and recreational outlets in society. We also assist disadvantaged families, children, and senior citizens of Chicago’s Cabrini-Near North, Lincoln Park, Old Town, West Town, Near West, and East Garfield Park communities.

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So much of what we do wouldn’t be possible without your help. Please consider donating to Project Education Plus today to help us continue supporting those that need it most!

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Youth Programs

Chicago Demons Basketball

Peppeteers

SMART - After School Program

Photography Club

Elementary Programs

PEP Academy

Maryann Donlon Senior Citizens

Programs

Bowling

Bingo

Welcome to Project Education Plus

PEP’s founders conceived Project Education Plus in 1980. Seeing a need for a regimented, innovative program with stability, PEP began as eight-week youth summer enrichment and organized sports program. PEP quickly expanded to a year-round agency with additional programs for senior citizens in the community.

In the ‘90s, PEP redesigned its focus to include college preparation and mentoring. It added a computer lab complete with computers, Internet access, photography, and other tech hardware to hold organized technology classes for the community. PEP has morphed into an agency that provides expanded services with separate program activities for youth in Pre-school thru Grade 3; Grades 4-8; high school, college mentoring, young adults, and senior citizens seven days a week.

Within the last two years, PEP Academy was started for the youth who need to complete their high school requirements. PEP was recognized as one of the top programs in Chicago by the Chicago Sun-Times.