1-25 of 178
Passport to Manhood teaches responsibility to boys ages 11 to 14 with sessions focusing on a specific aspect of character and manhood through highly interactive activities.
SGA Youth & Family Services offers a school-based mental health resource provided throughout Chicago elementary, middle, and high schools.
Mercy Home matches up adult volunteers with an at-risk child for one-on-one mentorship activities, such as field trips and free or low-cost activities that help underprivileged children venture outside of their neighborhood and experience new things.
The Reimagine Program provides youth with safe environments and caring, positive adult mentors to help guide them toward educational success while empowering them with the social/emotional skills necessary to forge paths of healthy development and disengagement from high-risk behaviors. Youth are provided with engaging social, cultural, artistic, physical, and personal development activities intended to build resilience and the skills associated with healthy social, emotional, and identity development. Daily Snack Provided.
The Torch Club is a chartered, small-group leadership and service club for boys and girls ages 11 to 18. The Club staff meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their lives.
Center for Islamic Teachings and Community Development provides educational programming, group interventions, and vocational support designed to prevent gang activity.
Project Visible Man is a male mentoring program, the name of which is inspired by a Ralph Ellison's writings "Invisible Man". This program is offered as a means to help young men navigate the sometimes difficult journey into Manhood. Through participation in group mentoring workshops, young men will strengthen their self-esteem, learn how to develop relationships in ways that are healthy and supportive and have access to an adult coach.
Phenomenal Woman is a female mentoring program, the name of which is inspired by a Maya Angelou poem. This program is offered as a means to help young ladies navigate the sometimes difficult journey into womanhood. Through participation in group mentoring workshops, young ladies will strengthen their self-esteem, learn how to approach relationships in ways that are healthy and supportive and have access to an adult coach.
SER/SERCO locations offer educational, emotional, and career support to young adults, ages 16-24, living in low-income, underserved communities, especially those who are ex-offenders or gang-affected. Services include after-school programming, supplemental education, GED classes, job and internship skills training, education pathway planning, career coaching, financial literacy, mentorship, summer employment referrals, case management referrals, transportation, service learning projects, and leadership training.

Services

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Leadership Development
Extended Child Care
At Risk Youth Employment Programs
Case/Care Management Referrals
General Youth Employment Programs
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
The Torch Club is a chartered, small-group leadership and service club for boys and girls ages 11 to 18. The Club staff meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their lives.
Chicago Peace of House offers at-risk youth mentoring, after-school programs, tutoring, educational programs, and high school equivalency support. They look for ways to support kids who don't have the common resources that others do, and we seek to build up their self-esteem and confidence.

Services

Subject Tutoring
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Extended Child Care
Kids Above All's Becoming Me Program is a 15-20-week mentorship program catered to youth ages 10-18, who are at risk of violence, helping them obtain the skills and resources they need to set up their futures. Becoming Me's Youth Support Specialists provide group and individual support to ensure the teens in the program establish personal and professional goals.
The Torch Club is a chartered, small-group leadership and service club for boys and girls ages 11 to 18. The Club staff meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their lives.
Erie Neighborhood House Youth Options Unlimited (YOU) offers a variety of extended learning programs for at-risk students ages 12-18. Programs include Tutoring to Educate for Aims and Motivation (TEAM), STEM Initiative, and Scientist for tomorrow. Gender-specific support groups, counseling, and a youth council are available. Sports and workshops on topics like time management, leadership, and resume writing are offered.
The Y offers multiple leadership programs in safe, welcoming environments throughout the city and Chicagoland area. By providing young adults the opportunity to learn and grow, we create healthier, stronger communities!
Parent leaders are assigned to a classroom where they work with students in need of individualized attention. The program has led to important outcomes for student success, and has broken down barriers to parental engagement.
Chicago Police Department offers the Explorers program which provides individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement the opportunity to obtain valuable work experience in a law enforcement environment.
Faith Community of St. Sabina's Peace Makers program is dedicated to helping young men walk away from gang and gun violence by providing them with wrap-around services such as mentoring, education, and employment opportunities. St. Sabina has four Peace Maker Outreach Workers, who provide resources to youth in the community and refer them to various programs that will help get them off of the street. The outreach workers also serve as mediators amongst gang members, working to deescalate potential violent behavior or gang retaliation before it occurs.
Passport to Manhood teaches responsibility to boys ages 11 to 14 with sessions focusing on a specific aspect of character and manhood through highly interactive activities.
Chicago Police Department offers the Explorers program which provides individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement the opportunity to obtain valuable work experience in a law enforcement environment.
Passport to Manhood teaches responsibility to boys ages 11 to 14 with sessions focusing on a specific aspect of character and manhood through highly interactive activities.
HOPE introduces participants to mental health supports, increasing motivation to change and ultimately resulting in a referral to additional needed services. The HOPE program is a unique partnership between our street outreach and reentry teams which allows participants to receive intensive mentorship and nonviolence training while establishing their personal safety, developing pro-social behaviors, maintaining basic daily norms, and achieving self-created goals. Some of the topics covered in the HOPE curriculum include the principles of nonviolence, cognitive behavioral intervention (CBI), conflict mediation, and restorative justice.
YMCA of Metro Chicago - Kelly Hall provides a development program for youth. This program fosters the academic, personal, and career development of youth including college visits and career seminars.
Young Men's Educational Network's (YMEN) comprehensive programs offer a wide range of educational support, mentoring from positive role models, spiritual and emotional guidance, vocational classes in the arts, career-based and entrepreneurial education, sports and recreational activities, family supportive services, and service learning to more than 300 students annually.

Services

Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Subject Tutoring
Leadership Development
General Youth Employment Programs
Community Gardening
Youth Violence Prevention
Food Pantries
General Household Goods Provision
WestCare - Illinois Administrative Office provides youth mentorship and leadership training to young men who are justice-involved.

Services

Adult/Child Mentoring Programs