Our Impact

Throughout the years, parent company Hughes Who Technologies LLC donated its time conducting impactful animation and technology workshops at various schools and organizations much to the delight of young people throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Its not-for-profit arm seeks to continue the tradition.

Kelvyn High School Gaming Workshop - Northwest Side of Chicago

Kelvyn High School Gaming Workshop - Northwest Side of Chicago

 

35+

years teaching animation and gaming at colleges and universities

  • Columbia College Chicago

  • International Academy of Design and Technology

  • Tribeca-Flashpoint Digital Arts Academy

  • Art Institute of Wisconsin

  • DePaul University Chicago

  • Kennedy-King College of Chicago

 

30+

organizations served

  • 100 Black Men – Chicago Chapter

  • Kidz Express, Austin community

  • ChildServ, Chicago IL

  • Apostolic Church of God, Chicago

  • Brooks Middle School, Oak Park IL  

  • Hatch School, Oak Park IL

  • Sankofa House, West Side Chicago

  • Granger Middle School, Aurora IL

  • Kelvyn High School, Northwest Side Chicago

  • DuPage NAACP - Aurora, IL

  • Illinois Math and Science Academy, Aurora IL

  • North Central College, Naperville IL

  • Sci-Tech Museum, Aurora IL

  • Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago IL

  • Camp of Dreams, Chicago IL

  • Chicago Police Adventure Club

  • Phalanx Family Services

  • SGA/ DFSS (Department of Family Support Services

  • Ronald Brown Academy Middle School

  • Chicago Park District

  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

 

5+

Thousand young people Impacted

Through mentoring, volunteering and teaching. Many former students moved on to pursue successful careers in gaming and technology.

“Darryl's level of impact on my institution's educational program was extraordinary to say the least. His expertise of game development combined with his natural talents as a mentor proved to be a perfect mixture for a great instructor. Thanks largely in part to Darryl's coaching and philosophies, I was quickly able to employ my skills and build a rapport to acquire a full time position at a high profile AAA game development studio. I highly recommend Darryl as both an instructor and a colleague.”

Christopher LaCalamita

Student - Flashpoint Academy – Now Producer at Iron Galaxy Games