Our Story
In 1989, a visionary initiative led by Chicago’s former first lady, Maggie Daley, and Father Jack Wall of Old St. Patrick’s Church birthed the Frances Xavier Warde School. This institution was designed to provide academically excellent education while instilling a strong moral compass in its students. The Children at the Crossroads Foundation was established to support this mission, offering scholarships since 1990. Over the past 30 years, the foundation has transformed the lives of over 1000 children, providing more than $17 million in financial aid to ensure that 30% of students receive the assistance they need.