For many of the families we serve, the holidays come with real financial pressure. Secret Santa ensures that children can unwrap gifts they’re excited about while parents experience the relief of knowing their community has their back.

At Project H.O.O.D., we believe that hope doesn’t just show up in classrooms, job fairs, or construction programs — it shows up wherever people gather to laugh, connect, and celebrate life.

On the South Side of Chicago, opportunity does not just happen. It is built through collaboration, faith, and education. That is the heartbeat behind Project H.O.O.D.’s The 411 on FAFSA, a hands-on workshop created to make the college financial aid process feel less intimidating and more achievable for students and parents alike.