AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY | AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY

Community-based non-profit organization committed to serving at-risk youth of all ethnic groups, to provide underprivileged youth with strategies, tools and coping mechanisms to raise self-esteem, confidence and self-worth, so they can make better choices, understand the value of education, and be contributing members of society.

Offers:

- Rites of Passage: Leadership development for youth ages 7 to 18.

- Job Readiness: Preparing youth ages 14 to 21 for jobs in retail, customer service, and manufacturing industries.

- Skills and Drills Basketball: Sportsmanship and teamwork to encourage positive social and academic engagement, for youth ages 7 to 15.

- Mentoring (In-school and Afterschool): To be the positive role model, mentor, and father figure to at-risk youth ages 7 to 18 to help them build confidence, raise self-esteem, and reach their full potential at school and in life.

- FIRE Intervention Program: Interventions for students with low academic performance, especially for students who have been suspended, arrested, defiant, and totally disconnected from the education process.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/07/2025

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Physical Address

712 South River Street, Suite H, Aurora, IL 60505

Hours

Mon 10 am - 6 pm; Tue 10 am - 6 pm; Wed 10 am - 6 pm; Thu 10 am - 6 pm; Fri 10 am - 6 pm; Sat 11 am - 3 pm;

Application process

Call for information or visit website for application; Referrals also accepted

Fee

Based on a sliding scale

Required documents

Completed application, report card, information regarding any health conditions and medications

Eligibility

Open to at-risk youth; Age range varies by service

Languages

English

Service area

Will County, Illinois
Dupage County, Illinois
Kane County, Illinois
Kendall County, Illinois

Agency info

AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY

Community-based non-profit organization committed to serving at-risk youth of all ethnic groups, to provide underprivileged youth with strategies, tools, and coping mechanisms to raise self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth.