Kidz Express staff

During a year of crisis, the Chicago Sun-Times captured how Kidz Express stayed open, stayed safe, and stayed committed to West Side youth. From laptops to leadership programs, our team worked around the clock to provide structure, support, and joy when it was needed most.

The story highlights how teens at Kidz Express become role models, leaders, and paid mentors—guiding younger kids through the same program that helped shape them.