Urban Warriors

Urban Warriors pairs some of the strongest veterans with youth exposed to violence in Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods. Together, these incredible groups discuss and process their shared experiences with violence, develop and share coping skills, and identify the strengths they have developed and how they can channel them to benefit their communities. Through a trauma-informed approach, this program fosters a unique supportive relationship between two groups of people that understand each other in ways most could never comprehend.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

1030 West Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Hours

Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm;

Application process

You can contact the Teen Programs Manager, Chiamaka Onuoha, via email [email protected]

Service area

IL, United States

Agency info

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago was created as a place where community members could find growth and support. Today, the YMCA of Metro Chicago has 14 centers, five camps, and nearly 100 extension sites, making the Y one of the largest social enterprises in Chicago. More than 200,000 YMCA members and over half a million Chicagoans rely on the Y each year for social guidance and individual empowerment. The Y has remained at the heart and soul of personal development in Chicagoland and intends to do so for generations to come.Member Services: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 7:00pm(773) 905-5115