But Chicago Youth Programs did much more than feed her. She said she was "introduced to a different world," starting at age 14, the same year she lost her best friend to gun violence. Price said the program completely changed the trajectory of her life. "It helped me a lot and it's...
In Chicago, Illinois, an informal network of LGTBQ-supportive youth programs in the citys white, middle-class, gay enclave, Boystown, draws predominately low-income youth of color from across the city who seek emergency shelter, housing, educational assistance, mental health counseling, space to ...
The Gap Innovation program is specifically designed to provide young men with the social- emotional support they need to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Through a partnership with City Colleges of Chicago and other workforce development programs, Male Mogul offers a comprehensive curriculum ...
The Urban Youth Leader Project (UYLP) in Chicago, which has now spread to several other universities, is a specific example of these developments in practice. UYLP sponsors 1) a number of youth programs in Chicago's most underserved communities, 2) service learning and professional preparation ...
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is an approach that engages community residents with a goal of influencing change in community health systems, programs, or policies. As such, CBPR is particularly relevant to historically marginalized communities that often have not directly benefited from...
During the long stretch of summer vacation, parents often struggle with finding activities and programs for their kids that won't break a tight budget. While Chicago has many summer camps for kids, many of them come with sizable price tags. However, for families on a limited income, there ...
“After School Matters is an organization that really embodies the values of the Chicago Bulls community. We are proud to work with them to invest in and empower youth in the city. We’ve seen how their programs make a real impact in the lives of young people and look forward to continui...
Dance! at The Little Gym Classes in Chicago, IL Classes for Ages 3 Years to 12 Years Give your child a well-rounded dance experience focused on building skills and having SERIOUS FUN! Book a Class Learn & GrowTogether Our dance programs for preschool and grade school-age children focus on...
For high school students, school counselors and administrators distributed the flyers through targeted efforts in their schools. For undergraduate students, flyers were distributed through health-related programs and student organizations within the University of Chicago. Interested students completed an ...
PLANNING YOUR SUCCESS CHICAGO BUILDING CHICAGO'S YOUTHEducation. Community. Financial Literacy. Faith. LEARN MORE About more about usOur Programs From tutoring, counseling and field trips to financial assistance and career advisement, we work with youth from infancy through college and beyond to ...