Our impact is fueled by early learning champions who believe in the power of childhood.

Celebrating 10 years of VOCEL!

In Fall 2023, the VOCEL community came together to celerate a decade of innovating to help young children thrive at our 10th Annual Benefit Dinner: CREATE.

Our story so far has been one of co-creation, creativity, and community — and we’re grateful to the families and partners who’ve helped shape this journey. You can hear directly from one of VOCEL’s first families by watching our latest video. To learn more and see our sponsors, click on the button below.

Why They Give: Meet Our Funders

VOCEL is supported by a diverse network of individuals, foundations, and corporations who know that investing in a child’s first five years can not only shift the trajectory of that child’s life but also the future of their community.

If you’d like to discuss how you can invest in VOCEL, contact our Development Team at JoinUs@VOCEL.org. Impact and financial reports can be found here.

Check out some of our funder stories below!

Robert R. McCormick Foundation

A Better Chicago

IMC

The John Buck Company Foundation

The Chicago Public Education Fund

The Lavin Family Foundation