Saturday Place

Saturday Place At Saturday Place, it's our mission to inspire, prepare and provide the discipline our students need to succeed now, and in the future.

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08/28/2026

đź““đź“šStay up to date on Saturday Place this school year!

Sign up for monthly newsletter and other email communications at:
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Today is the first day of classes for Chicago Public Schools! We’d like to wish our Saturday Place students a successful...
08/24/2026

Today is the first day of classes for Chicago Public Schools!

We’d like to wish our Saturday Place students a successful school year and excited to welcome them into our program very soon!

Did you know that our program takes place at UIC every Saturday? Not only does this setting state a safe environment for...
08/21/2026

Did you know that our program takes place at UIC every Saturday? Not only does this setting state a safe environment for our students to be in every weekend, but it also creates an inspiring one!

Having our students in a college campus shows that attending a college or university in the future is something within the realm of possibilities and exposes them to higher education.

Thank you to UIC for graciously hosting us every Saturday and for allowing us to inspire our students!

🔬🧪Here’s a little throwback for your Tuesday to the 2023 Science Fair! The Science Fair is usually held about halfway th...
08/18/2026

🔬🧪Here’s a little throwback for your Tuesday to the 2023 Science Fair!

The Science Fair is usually held about halfway through the school year and gives students a fun opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned and a chance to show off their creativity. 🧪🔬

Since 2012, Saturday Place has had over 200 students successfully complete the program and go on to thrive in their furt...
08/13/2026

Since 2012, Saturday Place has had over 200 students successfully complete the program and go on to thrive in their further education. We are currently working on building an alumni database and reaching out to alumni to find out where they are now and how the Saturday Place program has contributed to their education.

With the help of our alumni outreach lead, Sophia Zapata, we are planning to reach out to every single alumni that has gone through the program, but we cannot do this without your help!

If you or someone you know has completed or has a connection to someone who has completed the Saturday Place program, please reach out to us!

We are excited to announce the revamp of our website that is currently being developed!This revamp is being done by Chri...
08/07/2026

We are excited to announce the revamp of our website that is currently being developed!

This revamp is being done by Chrissie and Rey Mena of Menagery and will soon showcase our program in a new light.

Our new site should be complete this fall.

Stay tuned!

The American Educational Research Association has released a study that finds, “A student who can’t read on grade level ...
07/10/2026

The American Educational Research Association has released a study that finds, “A student who can’t read on grade level by 3rd grade is four times less likely to graduate by age 19 than a child who does read proficiently by that time.”

This because of the fact that beginning in 4th grade, students are expected to “read to learn” rather than learning how to read as is done in prior learning.

This reasoning is why Saturday Place steps in at this pivotal moment in our students education. Helping students that are behind on reading levels to ensure they are set up for success in the future.

If you’d like to learn more about Saturday Place and how our work helps our students go from falling behind to being in the top of their class, visit saturdayplace.org

If you believe in our mission and would like to help us grow our endeavors, consider making a donation by visiting https://saturdayplace.org/donate-now-with-paypal-credit-debit-card/

Happy Juneteenth!
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth!

Charged with wanting to inspire the community just as he had been by a third-grade teacher, former Chicago Bear Wide Rec...
06/15/2026

Charged with wanting to inspire the community just as he had been by a third-grade teacher, former Chicago Bear Wide Receiver, Rashied Davis, along with his wife Dianna established Saturday Place in 2010.

The Davis’ wanted Saturday Place to be a refuge and training ground that would challenge students to see beyond their current circumstances and live to their full potential, just as Davis’ teacher inspired him to overcome his impoverished South Central Los Angeles neighborhood and make it to a major NFL team.

Understanding that just one experience can change the course of a person’s life, Saturday Place is a thriving program that enables Chicago kids to improve their academic proficiency in a fun, confidence-building, judgement-free environment.

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210 W Illinois 4th Floor
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