At our 2025 Annual Benefit Dinner: IMAGINE, local artists Lea Pinsky and Dustin Harris from Art Encounter created a beautiful live mural celebrating the impact of VOCEL’s community and programming throughout Chicago. Read here to learn how a collaborative art activation became a powerful testimony to a parent leader’s unwavering dedication to the children and families in her school community.

More Than Just Fun: The Profound Impact of Play and VOCEL's Dedication to Children's Rights

Celebrate a decade of innovating for early learners. Join us September 14 at Rockwell on the River for our 10th anniversary benefit dinner! CREATE will feature a sit-down dinner program, an open bar, and hands-on opportunities to play, create, and build.

Gift of Warmth 2022

Last month, the VOCEL community gathered for a night of play, learning, and learning through play at our first ever benefit dinner—a joyous celebration called PLAY!

VOCEL launches expanded school leader program, funded by Education Equity Fund

A message to our VOCEL Village.

How VOCEL is adapting to continue to serve our families.