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Offers programs to provide the tools needed to increase awareness in the community on various issues, such as immigration, education, health, economic justice, among others.


Programs provided:
- Parent Mentor Program: Trains parents to be support teachers in the classroom and to be leaders in the community
- Mariachi Matters: After school music education program for youth that teaches basic music fundamentals and Mariachi ensemble performance

Membership based business association with leadership training and programs for youth and adults in the community.

Services

Leadership Development
Business Associations
Youth Community Service Programs
Works with neighbors of all ages to identify and foster leadership skills through assessments, surveys, coaching, and opportunities to lead programs and initiatives in the neighborhood.
Provides research-based information and resources to sustain communities into the future. ISU Extension CED people and programs work with communities on aligning all efforts with the goals of maximizing diversity and inclusivity. The program focuses on the following five critical issues: Housing, Demographics, Local Economies, Built Environment and Civic Engagement and Leadership Capacity.

Services

Diversity Awareness Training
Leadership Development
Special Focus Community Economic Development
Community Development Corporations
Provides research-based information and resources to sustain communities into the future. ISU Extension CED people and programs work with communities on aligning all efforts with the goals of maximizing diversity and inclusivity. The program focuses on the following five critical issues: Housing, Demographics, Local Economies, Built Environment and Civic Engagement and Leadership Capacity.

Services

Diversity Awareness Training
Leadership Development
Special Focus Community Economic Development
Community Development Corporations
Offers culturally appropriate leadership programming for Latina women and cultivates social responsibility and attention to the needs of the broader Latino/x community. Supports emerging Latina leaders by developing leadership skills, focusing on personal growth, professional advancement, and community networking and engagement. The leadership program empowers Latinas to serve on boards, commissions, and in leadership roles throughout our communities. Participants have the opportunity to receive a scholarship to assist with tuition costs to help those who may not otherwise be able to participate.
Provides research-based information and resources to sustain communities into the future. ISU Extension CED people and programs work with communities on aligning all efforts with the goals of maximizing diversity and inclusivity. The program focuses on the following five critical issues: Housing, Demographics, Local Economies, Built Environment and Civic Engagement and Leadership Capacity.

Services

Diversity Awareness Training
Leadership Development
Special Focus Community Economic Development
Community Development Corporations
Provides research-based information and resources to sustain communities into the future. ISU Extension CED people and programs work with communities on aligning all efforts with the goals of maximizing diversity and inclusivity. The program focuses on the following five critical issues: Housing, Demographics, Local Economies, Built Environment and Civic Engagement and Leadership Capacity.

Services

Diversity Awareness Training
Leadership Development
Special Focus Community Economic Development
Community Development Corporations
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps individuals with disabilities who are Hispanic/Latino obtain employment, education, and training, and access a variety of community resources. They also assist families of eligible customers in obtaining needed services and resources.

Services

Leadership Development
Hispanic/Latino Community
Vocational Rehabilitation
Functional Disabilities
ICI Chicago's (Inner City Impact) mentorship programs build healthy relationships characterized by respect and trust, allowing kids to see themselves through God's eyes and recognize their own self-worth and potential.
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.
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.
ICI Chicago's (Inner City Impact) mentorship programs build healthy relationships characterized by respect and trust, allowing kids to see themselves through God's eyes and recognize their own self-worth and potential.

Services

Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Leadership Development
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

General Youth Employment Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Leadership Development
Extended Child Care
Case/Care Management Referrals
At Risk Youth Employment Programs
Concordia Place offers the Teen Leadership Program which provides teens the opportunity to develop the important practical and life skills that drive academic, career, and personal achievement. The program operates after-school during the school year and over the summer as well.
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.
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.
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.
Provides research-based information and resources to sustain communities into the future. ISU Extension CED people and programs work with communities on aligning all efforts with the goals of maximizing diversity and inclusivity. The program focuses on the following five critical issues: Housing, Demographics, Local Economies, Built Environment and Civic Engagement and Leadership Capacity.

Services

Diversity Awareness Training
Leadership Development
Special Focus Community Economic Development
Community Development Corporations
Provides research-based information and resources to sustain communities into the future. ISU Extension CED people and programs work with communities on aligning all efforts with the goals of maximizing diversity and inclusivity. The program focuses on the following five critical issues: Housing, Demographics, Local Economies, Built Environment and Civic Engagement and Leadership Capacity.

Services

Diversity Awareness Training
Leadership Development
Special Focus Community Economic Development
Community Development Corporations
Provides research-based information and resources to sustain communities into the future. ISU Extension CED people and programs work with communities on aligning all efforts with the goals of maximizing diversity and inclusivity. The program focuses on the following five critical issues: Housing, Demographics, Local Economies, Built Environment and Civic Engagement and Leadership Capacity.

Services

Diversity Awareness Training
Leadership Development
Special Focus Community Economic Development
Community Development Corporations
Provides research-based information and resources to sustain communities into the future. ISU Extension CED people and programs work with communities on aligning all efforts with the goals of maximizing diversity and inclusivity. The program focuses on the following five critical issues: Housing, Demographics, Local Economies, Built Environment and Civic Engagement and Leadership Capacity.

Services

Diversity Awareness Training
Leadership Development
Special Focus Community Economic Development
Community Development Corporations
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

Leadership Development
Subject Tutoring
General Household Goods Provision
Food Pantries
Community Gardening
Youth Violence Prevention
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
General Youth Employment Programs
Alternatives' offers four youth leadership programs. Details and applications can be found on the website. Girl World is a leadership development program for girls, femmes, and non-binary/gender-expansive youth of color. Just Us is grounded in restorative justice principles and provides a space for middle school youth to build community, and increase social justice awareness. Full Circle brings young people who have been impacted by unjust systems to a grounded experience and understanding of Restorative Justice. The Peace Ambassadors Program is a paid apprenticeship for young adults (17-24 years old) who have faced homelessness or are system-involved.
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.