WHAT WE DO

How We Help.

Friends of Hancock connects parent and community participation with opportunities that can strengthen the student experience at John Hancock College Preparatory High School.

CONNECTIONS

One Introduction Can Change Everything.

Community relationships can create opportunities that money alone cannot. An introduction from a parent, alumnus, professional, neighbor, business, or community member can open a door a student may never have encountered otherwise.

A connection can lead to a guest speaker, mentor, professional relationship, university connection, nonprofit resource, business partnership, career exposure, or another opportunity for Hancock students.

Community connections supporting students
Community members supporting a school or community activity

VOLUNTEERS

People Showing Up When It Matters.

Parents, families, alumni, and community members can contribute time and presence when an event, activity, project, student experience, family initiative, or school-community opportunity needs support. Participation helps turn ideas into action.

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

Beyond the Ordinary School Day.

Community participation can help create experiences that allow students to explore, create, compete, lead, learn, build, and grow beyond the ordinary school day.

That may include academic enrichment, extracurricular opportunities, career exposure, professional connections, events, projects, competitions, new activities, or other experiences that broaden what students can see and pursue.

Students engaged in learning and activities
Families and community members participating together

FAMILY & COMMUNITY

Building Relationships That Last.

Friends of Hancock creates a structure for families, alumni, neighbors, professionals, businesses, and community members to participate, collaborate, contribute ideas, strengthen relationships, and stay connected to Hancock over time.

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Friends of Hancock

Parent-Led. Community-Driven. Student-Focused.

Friends of Hancock Parent and Community Organization brings parents and community members together to strengthen the student experience at John Hancock College Preparatory High School.

5437 W. 64th Pl., Chicago, IL 60638

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