Dorsey Chambers Memorial Fund for New Librarians
Build library collections for new librarians in historically underfunded school libraries.
Build library collections for new librarians in historically underfunded school libraries.
Support CPS School Libraries
The Dorsey Chambers Memorial Fund for New Librarians will support new school librarians in historically underfunded libraries, collaborating with librarians to curate collections that meet the specific needs of their students and their school’s curriculum.
Dorsey Chambers served the Chicago Public Schools for 35 years as an extraordinary teacher and library leader for the district. Her dedication to and passion for education and equity left an indelible mark on her students and colleagues. She was a fierce advocate for increasing students’ access to books and ardent in her efforts to support new librarians and schools in historically underfunded areas.
As CPS works to increase librarians throughout the district, the Dorsey Chambers Memorial Fund for New Librarians will provide aid to new librarians who often enter libraries with limited resources. Each year, this fund will award a collection of books to a school library that is staffed with a newly certified librarian and has received limited local investment. Students will have access to new books and entire school communities will benefit from an infusion of new materials.
Your gift to the Dorsey Chambers Memorial Fund for New Librarians will ensure that Dorsey’s legacy of access and equity continues to impact CPS students.
About Children First Fund
Children First Fund (CFF), the Chicago Public Schools Foundation, is the philanthropic and partnership arm of Chicago Public Schools (CPS). It serves as a knowledge hub and liaison between CPS and its community of partners, securing and organizing resources that advance CPS’ mission to provide a high-quality public education that prepares every child in every neighborhood for success in college, career, and civic life. For more information, please visit https://www.childrenfirstfund.org or find us on social @ChiFirstFund.
For gifts contributed through the Network For Good giving platform, CFF takes a 50% reduced operational charge (only 3%). This compensates for NFG platform fees and ensures that as many resources as possible will directly reach students and schools.