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Help Us Make Brighter Futures Possible

Join the Brighter Futures Club with a monthly gift and keep afterschool free for Racine students in grades 4-12.
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Monthly giving · Grades 4–12

Brighter Futures Club

The Brighter Futures Club is a group of people who give to John 23 every month, so Racine students keep getting free homework help, tutoring and enrichment.
Pick the level that fits. Each one pays for something students use at the Center.
Join the Club

What your monthly gift covers:

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$50 a month: a week's worth of snacks for 5 students.
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$75 a month: enrichment supplies for 10 students.
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$100 a month: a weekly meal for 25 students, served hot at the Center.
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$150 a month: reading and math assessment software for 1 student.
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$500 a month: a week of tutoring for 1 student.
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Your own amount: set any monthly gift on the giving page.

Why Join the Club

John 23 opened in 2009 and is committed to helping students free of cost.
Thank you all for all your work with my girls. They have shown improvements since working with you.
SH — Parent

How to Join the Club

Set up a monthly gift on our giving page.
Choose an amount and add an end date if you'd like.
Join the Club

Worried About Your Kid's Afternoons?

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Registration Update

Enrollment is paused for now, and we plan to reopen on January 4.

Angelica Baker

Program Coordinator
Angelica is excited to join the team at John 23 Educational Center and support the center’s mission of serving local students. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Southern California and is currently pursuing her master’s degree at Marquette University. Originally from Oregon, Angelica has always had a love for travel and learning about diverse cultures, which shapes her inclusive and engaging approach to working with students. During her time in Los Angeles, she gained valuable experience working with youth in the LA Unified School District, where she supported students with homework and guided them through college preparatory work. She looks forward to building connections with students and families and contributing to the supportive community at John 23 Educational Center.
angelica_baker@john23center.org

Sammy Kalski

Communications & Special Projects Manager
As a storyteller by nature, Sammy Kalski crafts material that furthers John 23's mission to empower students through education. Sammy received a Bachelor of Arts in English, with an emphasis in writing, from Wisconsin Lutheran College. Previously, she contributed health and wellness articles to Advocate Aurora's health enews. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drafting a fantasy novel, running a book-themed Instagram account, bullet journaling, and singing along to Taylor Swift. Sammy lives in Oak Creek, Wisconsin with her husband and their two cats, Thor and Sylvie.

Julie Kamphaus

Program Manager
Julie Kamphaus is excited to join the John 23 Education Center as the Program Manager to serve the community of Racine and help students grow towards their future. Julie looks forward to bringing her servant-hearted passion and experience into this role to serve the community.
julie_Kamphaus@john23center.org

Darci Green

Executive Director
Darci Green brings to the center years of experience working in the nonprofit sector, most recently for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Racine and Kenosha Counties. Darci earned her bachelor's degree in Communications and a master's in Public Administration with a nonprofit emphasis from Grand Canyon University. Darci will be working with the center's staff to create bold new strategies to continue John 23 Center's work of meeting the educational needs of students in the Racine area. Her heart is passionate about the success of children and young people.
darci_green@john23center.org