Youth Development Nonprofits in Illinois

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH, PRIMARILY THROUGH A PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIP WITH AN ADULT.

MISSION:

STRENGTHEN BLIGHTED NEIGHBORHOODS BY THE ENRICHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF ITS YOUNG PEOPLE. VARIOUS PROGRAMS ARE USED TO ACCOMPLISH THAT GOAL. DURING THE YEAR, THE INNOVATION HOUSE 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.

MISSION:

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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PROGRAMMING FOR GIRLS GRADES K-12 THROUGHOUT THE CHICAGOLAND AREA TO INSPIRE THEM TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Youth Development major group area.

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

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PROVIDE BEHAVIOR GUIDANCE AND TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF BOYS AND GIRLS.

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SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF MACON COUNTY 4-H AND EXTENSION

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PROVIDE HOUSING FOR YOUNG ADULTS IN PURSUIT OF EDUCATION.

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THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO RUN "SATURDAY PLACE", AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND TUTORING PROGRAM SERVING LOWER INCOME LEVEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDING 3RD AND 4TH GRADE IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHO HAVE FALLEN AT LEAST ONE YEAR BEHIND STATE STANDARDS IN READING AND MATH

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PROVIDE BOY SCOUT, GIRL SCOUT & VENTURE SCOUT ACTIVITIES.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH ADVENTURE THERAPY AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

MISSION:

THE CHICAGO LEARNING EXCHANGE (CLX) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT CONNECTS AND SUPPORTS OUR CITY'S ARRAY OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME YOUTH-FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO PREPARE YOUTH, YOUTH WORKERS, AND OUR CITY FOR THE FUTURE.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

TO MATCH CHILDREN AGES 5 - 14 FROM SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES WITH AN ADULT ROLE MODEL FOR COMPANIONSHIP AND GUIDANCE.