Who We Are

About the Darst Center

The Brother David Darst Center is a social justice education center located on the southside of Chicago. Founded in 2002 as a ministry of the De LaSalle Christian Brothers, the Darst Center is unique in providing opportunities for youth people to see more clearly the faces pushed to the margins of our society.

In addition to hearing stories from and building relationships with marginalized communities, participats are challenged to respond to the many needs of our world as discussed and explored through Darst Center programs.  It is our hope that, through deep experiences, social analysis, and reflection, participants feel inspired to act within their own communities for justice and peace.

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Leadership

This mission of the Darst Center is only as vibrant as the many people who serve it.  It has been built by a great number of people through the years.  Learn more about the people currently involved!

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History

A few people recognized a tremendous need for a space in which to discuss the world around us, to challenge stereotypes, to engage the imagination for what justice can look like.  And so became the Darst Center.

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Facility

For the first two decades the Darst Center existed, it was located  in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago. Today, the Darst Center is in West Lawn, steps away from Midway Airport, and continues to offer accommodations in a spirit of hospitality that will make you feel right at home.

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