Bridging the Divide - YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago - Crown Family YMCA/Main Office
1030 West Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL 60607
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The Bridging the Gap program was developed to help facilitate an understanding between youth, law enforcement officials, and other community members. Through this program, the YMCA and community partners offer opportunities for dialogue through cafés, peace circles, and the exchange of photos and stories. The importance of healthy youth-police relationships is what continues to encourage the Y and local police departments to build and sustain effective partnerships through Bridging The Divide.
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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