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What's Up with Manhood? - Options for Youth - Main Office

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Resource Name:What's Up with Manhood? - Options for Youth - Main Office

address

1525 East 53rd Street, Suite 920, Chicago, IL 60615

Eligibility

Students in grades 9-12 living in the Little Village neighborhood

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

Languages

Spanish, English

Application process

Contact (773) 324-0075 or [email protected] for additional information.

Fees

Free

Service area

Chicago, IL
Options for Youth's What's Up with Manhood? program works to reduce the impact of violence in the lives of adolescent LatinX and Black males living in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. It is led by Male Mentors and provides 2-3 years of academic and social-emotional support to participants in grades 9-12. The model employs a multilevel approach, including one-on-one mentoring sessions, group training, and parental and school community engagement.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/22/2026

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Options for Youth
Options for Youth's mission is to expand opportunities for adolescents in underserved neighborhoods through programs that build upon the strengths and maximize the potential of each young person, and help to break the cycle of poverty in their lives and communities.