About

The GGDCC Foundation

History

The GGDCC Foundation began serving the community in 1971 as the Golden Gate Day Care Center, located on the far south side of Chicago.  The facility was founded by Dr. Jean and Earl Simpson, to provide enriching childcare service in, what was then, a thriving middle-class community. Over the years, with the rise in unemployment, the needs of the community grew into additional social services.  The GGDCC responded using connections and resources to get necessities for the children and families served by the center. These initiatives have included clothing and book drives; meal and grocery distribution; healthy food seminars and cooking demonstrations; and Toys for Tots during Christmas.  The center was sold in 2019, yet the GGDCC Foundation remains committed to the mission of service.

Legacy

The GGDCC Foundation, for 50 years and counting, continues to serve the the community in a variety of ways. The Simpson's instilled in their children the spirit of giving back and they now carry the torch, the legacy of service.