A History of Hope
We invite you on a brief journey through historical highlights of Southside Center of Hope.
1983
St. Martin de Porres House of Hope was founded
1985
Agency becomes sharing partner of St. Anne’s Catholic Community
1985
Weekly medical clinic started
1988
Onsite pre-school opens
1992
Partnership with Cara Chicago formed
1994
GED program started
2000
Partnership with Harmony, Hope and Healing started
2016
Co-founder Sister Therese O’Sullivan retired
2016
On-site computer lab established
2017
Formal graduation ceremonies begin
2019
St. Martin de Porres House of Hope becomes Southside Center of Hope