Christopher House

At Christopher House, learning never stops—and neither does the fun!

Our dedicated staff regularly come together for trainings that strengthen their skills, deepen their knowledge, and help us provide the best possible support for our scholars and families. And after the learning is done, we make time to strengthen our community, too—like with a 90s-themed cookout following a recent training!

Investing in our staff means investing in the entire Christopher House community.

Congratulations to the graduates of Christopher House’s 5th Child Development Associate (CDA) cohort! 🎓

Through the program, participants have gained practical skills and knowledge in early childhood education, earned college credit toward their degrees, and built valuable hands-on experience working directly in the classroom.

We’re proud to celebrate all they have accomplished and wish our graduates continued success as they take the next steps in their educational and professional journeys. Here’s to all that’s ahead!

The school year is off to a great start at Christopher House! Our 5th & 6th grade scholars are jumping into STEAM—asking questions, solving problems, and putting their critical-thinking skills to work. We can’t wait to see where their curiosity takes them this year!

What does it mean to graduate from Christopher House? 🎓

Our Elementary & Middle School leaders developed the Portrait of a Graduate to help guide our scholars’ learning, development, and success throughout their time at Christopher House. It reflects the skills and qualities we strive to nurture every day—from critical thinking and clear communication to resilience, self-awareness, and a commitment to community.

Together, we’re preparing scholars for high school, lifelong learning, and the confidence to make a difference in their communities.

Learn. Think. Lead. Achieve.

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE MAHOGANY BUS TOUR on Saturday, September 26!

We’re giving away TWO FREE TICKETS to one lucky winner! To enter, simply like, comment, AND share this post.

Then, get ready to discover the stories of Uptown during Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future. We’ll start the afternoon at Christopher House Uptown before setting out with Mahogany Tours for a guided journey through the people, places, and history that have shaped this vibrant community.

The winner will be announced on social media before the event, so stay tuned!

Not feeling lucky? Tickets are still available for $50 —we’d love to have you join us! https://christopherhouse.org/uptown-tour/

Smiles, new beginnings, and so much to look forward to! 💙✨

The first weeks of school are underway at Christopher House Uptown, and our scholars are already learning, growing, and building connections. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!

We’re kicking off a new school year—together!

Christopher House staff came together for our All-Staff Meeting to celebrate last year’s accomplishments, reflect on the impact we made alongside our scholars and families, and look ahead to the exciting opportunities in the year to come.

We’re energized, inspired, and ready for another year of learning, growing, and thriving—together!

Last week, our elementary and middle school scholars returned to Christopher House, filling our classrooms and hallways with excitement, curiosity, and plenty of smiles.

We’re so excited for all the learning, friendships, and special moments this new school year will bring!

Explore Uptown’s rich history—and Christopher House’s place within it! 🚌

Join us Saturday, September 26 for our Mahogany Bus Tour: Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future. We’ll kick things off at Christopher House Uptown with light bites and libations before a guided tour exploring the people, places, and stories that have shaped this vibrant community.

📅 September 26 | 12–3 PM
📍 4701 N. Winthrop Ave.
🎟️ $50 per person

Come celebrate Uptown’s past, present, and future—together.

🔗 christopherhouse.org/uptown-tour/

How can nonprofits move from simply reacting to change to being ready for what comes next?

Christopher House CEO Julie Dakers recently joined fellow nonprofit leaders on WVON’s Meeting the Moment podcast to discuss readiness, resilience, and staying grounded in mission through uncertainty.

“Our families need us to be steady and focused and not distracted by the environment around us.”

Read our latest blog and hear more from Julie about investing in people, strengthening partnerships, and the power of working together: https://christopherhouse.org/2026/08/19/from-reactive-to-ready-listen-to-ceo-julie-dakers-on-wvons-meeting-the-moment-podcast/