2016 News

Marillac Social Center had a visit from the Steven Alexandra Cohen Foundation for the first stop on their six day GIVING TOUR.

Chief Programs Officer Maureen Hallagan breaks down all of what is going on at Marillac St. Vincent Family Services!

On May 7th we hosted our 12th Annual 3 on 3 Willie Morris Basketball Tournament. 120 children participated, from 3rd grade through 8th.

With the gap between rich and poor at its highest level for some three decades in most developed countries, there is now a renewed focus on questions surrounding inequality.

Volunteer Team Visits St. Vincent de Paul Center for St. Clement Service Day.

Thanks to a few very intelligent and eager volunteers, at their first class, the kids learned about what it means to program, as well as the different components of robotics.

This year we had more girls participate than in years past. Our teens and young adults were the refs, who are really great role models to the younger children

Take Charge! is our group for active seniors on the west side who meet monthly for luncheons and breakfasts for spiritual renewal and fellowship. They take a break in the summer, though, for exciting field trips throughout the city, including a two hour scenic trolley ride to Grant Park and Downtown.

We sat down with long-time volunteer in our Early Childhood Development program, Jim Stack, and reflected on his 13+ years as a dedicated volunteer.

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services is pleased to announce Anthony C. Chimera as President and Chief Executive Officer. With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience, Anthony has dedicated his career to working with mission-driven organizations throughout Chicago.

On April 6, 2016, Sarah Guminski of Chicago Policy Review sat down with Deanna Hallagan and LaToya Winters at Marillac Social Center to talk about their work with children growing up on Chicago’s West Side and how the Hope Junior program is fighting to break the cycle of urban poverty.