(All photos taken by Abel Uribe for Nourishing Hope.) From his 10th floor apartment in Uptown, Francisco Berrios has a sweeping southern view of Chicago, including the spectacle of Wrigley Field prominent in the foreground. Now limited in his mobility, the 82-year-old peers sometimes through the binoculars on his nightstand to explore the sights of […]
(A photo of Pamela Moore-Thompson’s family, from left: Big Ma, Dad, Grandma and Mom.) When Pamela Moore-Thompson thinks about Black History Month, she starts with her hometown of Robbins, a proud Black community in Chicago’s south suburbs. She reflects on her grandmother, known affectionately as Big Ma, despite her diminutive stature just barely clearing […]
Dear Nourishing Hope friends and supporters, Here we are again, at the precipice of another year brimming with challenges, both known and unknown. And yet, I’m feeling hopeful as 2023 fades into the past. I’m often reminded of the quote by the late great civil rights icon and lawmaker, John Lewis. “Do not get lost […]
An 8-year-old girl reacts to a Barbie doll on the last day of the Nourishing Hope Toy Drive. (All photos by Pratyush Swarup for Nourishing Hope) At the Sheridan Market on a recent afternoon, the vibe was merry and bright. Children eagerly waited in line with their parents. Holiday classics blasted from the stereo. Decorative […]