Two Lives, One Calling: Honoring Dr. King and Bishop Quintin Primo on MLK Day January 19, 2026 Each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we pause to reflect on the power of moral leadership, collective action, and the enduring pursuit of justice. At Primo Center, this day holds particular meaning—not only because of Dr. […]
Carrying the Dream Forward: Dr. King’s Vision and Primo Center’s Work Today January 16, 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is most often remembered for his soaring speeches and leadership during the Civil Rights Movement, but at the heart of his work was a simple, radical belief: that every person deserves dignity, stability, and the
From the Desk of CEO Felicia Blakley January 5, 2026 As we begin 2026, Primo Center does so at a moment of profound challenge and consequence—for our organization, for the families we serve, and for the broader social safety net that undergirds our work. The start of a new year is often marked by optimism and renewal.
Shop with a Cop Day December 16, 2025 by Shelley Cooper, Chief Community Relations Officer Primo Center works to mitigate the impact of trauma, poverty and homelessness on families. Our evidence-based Parents As Teachers, Kids Connected and early learning programs provide opportunities that address the overall positive physical and social emotional development of the children
Chicago’s Homelessness Crisis: Why Families Need Us Now December 22, 2025 by Katy Walsh, Chief Development Officer Homelessness in Chicago is closer than many people think. It affects families, children, and neighbors across our city—often quietly and out of sight. Each year, nearly 75,000 Chicagoans experience homelessness, and many of them are families with children.
Anna’s Story December 10, 2025 Primo Center’s interim housing program provides a safe, supportive and uplifting space for families while they work toward finding a permanent home. As we enjoy our families this holiday season, we would like to share Anna’s story with you— My name is Anna, I’m 28 years old, and I’m a mother to two beautiful
A Day on The Hill November 26, 2025 by Katy Walsh, Chief Development Officer Earlier this month, I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, D.C. with Primo Center CEO Felicia Blakley for a day of purposeful conversations on Capitol Hill. As we walked the long marble hallways, buzzing with staffers and advocates from across
From the Desk of CEO Felicia Blakley OCTOBER 31, 2025 Why Are SNAP Rules Changing? On July 4, 2025, the President signed into law the Budget Reconciliation Bill (H.R. 1 or the “OBBA”), which introduces sweeping changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These changes include: Expanded work requirements for recipients Restrictions on immigrant
