Youth Development Nonprofits in Illinois

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GIRLS INC OF CHICAGO PROVIDES PROGRAMMING FOR GIRLS GRADES K-12 THROUGHOUT THE CHICAGOLAND AREA TO INSPIRE THEM TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD. AS DEVELOPED BY LONGSTANDING TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GIRLS INCORPORATED, OUR COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO WHOLE GIRL DEVELOPMENT EQUIPS GIRLS TO NAVIGATE GENDER, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL BARRIERS AND GROW UP HEALTHY, EDUCATED, AND INDEPENDENT.

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DEMOLAY IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PREPARING YOUNG MEN TO LEAD SUCCESSFUL, HAPPY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. BASING ITS APPROACH ON TIMELESS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICAL HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, DEMOLAY OPENS DOORS FOR YOUNG MEN AGES 12 TO 21 BY DEVELOPING CIVIC AWARENESS.

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MENTORING & EDUCATION OF AT-RISK YOUTH IN CHICAGOS LAWNDALE COMMUNITY

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TO ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

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PROJECT: VISION'S MISSION IS TO HELP YOUTH OF CHICAGO'S CHINATOWN, BRIDGEPORT, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING THEM WITH TOOLS FOR EDUCATIONAL, PERSONAL, AND CIVIC DEVELOPMENT.

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FREE SPIRIT MEDIA TRANSFORMS MEDIA AND SOCIETY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING CREATORS, PRIMARILY FROM COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE ORIGINAL CONTENT AND TO PURSUE ARTISTIC, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ASPIRATIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide range of supervised activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

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TO PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT AND COMPANIONSHIP FOR CHILDREN

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YOUNG, BLACK & LIT IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO INCREASING ACCESS TO CHILDRENS BOOKS THAT CENTER, REFLECT, AND AFFIRM BLACK CHILDREN.

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THE RACEWAY GIVES FOUNDATION HAS BEEN CREATED BY WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY RACEWAY (WWTR) TO LEVERAGE THE RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH MOTORSPORTS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AGES 8 - 18 WITH A FOCUS ON THE GIFTED, DIVERSE AND UNDERSERVED AS WELL AS AREA MILITARY FAMILIES.

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STRENGTHEN BLIGHTED NEIGHBORHOODS BY THE ENRICHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF ITS YOUND PEOPLE. VARIOUS PROGRAMS ARE USED TO ACCOMPLISH THAT GOAL. DURING THE YEAR, THE INNOVATION HOUSE OTHERS.) PROGRAM WAS ACTIVATED THAT INCLUDES THE RE-DEVELOPMENT OF VACANT BUILDINGS IN BLIGHTED AREAS WITH THE INTENT OF RENTING THEM OUT AT BELOW MARKET RENTS TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

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ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE OF THE GREATER MIDWEST (ATCGM) IS A RESIDENTIAL, CHRISTIAN, FAITH-BASED DISCIPLESHIP AND RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAM DEDICATED TO REBUILDING THE LIVES OF MEN (18 AND OLDER) WHO HAVE BEEN DEVASTATED BY LIFE CONTROLLING ADDITIONS.

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TO INSPIRE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND CARING CITIZENS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE DISABILITY INCLUSION BY EMPOWERING EDUCATORS AND ENGAGING STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES.

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A SOCIAL IMPACT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZING FOR THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS IN CHICAGO'S SOUTHWEST SUBURBS THROUGH EDUCATION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY. OFFERS PARENT MENTOR PROGRAM, YOUTH PROGRAMS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

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PROVIDE BOY SCOUT, GIRL SCOUT & VENTURE SCOUT ACTIVITIES.

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GIRLFORWARD'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO GIRLS WHO HAVE BEEN DISPLACED BY CONFLICT AND PERSECUTION AND BEEN RESETTLED IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH AFTER-SCHOOL MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide male or female adult companionship, guidance and/or role models for young men or women.

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The goal of this organization is to provide supervised recreational and social activities for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, through youth-oriented clubs or centers with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

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TO ORGANIZE AND OPERATE ICE HOCKEY TEAMS OF PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF (SEE SCHEDULE O) AGE EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES IN HELPING THE AMATEUR PLAYERS TO DEVELOP PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY, AS WELL AS MORALLY, THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR ATHLETIC COMPETITION AND TO FOSTER THE PLAYING OF SAID GAME IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER, WITHOUT MONETARY COMPENSATION EITHER TO THE PLAYERS, THIS CORPORATION OR ANY OF ITS MEMBERS.