Reach Out will offer free programs for Chicago's youth ages 7year-17 years. ROCC programs will assist the youth in obtaining life skills not just homework help... Basically there will be two programs running simultaneously after school program & classes..After school program will be a combination of everything offered at Reach Out in shorter increments 20 min, and if a youth has interest in something more they sign up for classes which will be aprox. 1 hour... We want the youth to have a well rounded access to many skills. Basically everything will be interconnected, and the youth will learn the skill 180 degrees! Some of the programs we will be offering include: cooking, gardening, art, drawling, ceramics, photography, music, theater, history, writing ,newspaper, woodworking, & More!

No Idle Hands mission is to decrease youth violence in Chicago by exposing the alternatives to crime and the streets. If occupied by positive events, they will be less likely to cause crimes or become victims of them. We use technology to make our communities aware of the positive activities and resources at their disposal. For this purpose, we provide to the Chicago community a free online calendar of youth events that is accessible at all times. The calendar is made available to other organizations, churches, community leaders, etc. to post their youth events and activites for free. The objective is for this calendar to serve as the centralized location for all events youth related to be used as a tool for students, educators and parents alike. We also distribute a monthly email newsl

Kuiche (KEESH) Cafe & Culinary Arts Academy uses food as a tool to build life skills in a fun and creative setting.���������

From athletics to academics, the Y offers a great variety of activities that help individuals of all ages and abilities grow strong in mind, body and spirit. The Y is committed to ensuring that every one - regardless of inability to pay - can enjoy the Y.

Catholic Youth Center in North Lawndale in Chicago serving kids from 8 to 18.

Diamonds in the Ruff Children's Society, has been committed to encouraging, supporting, and improving the quality of life for children and youth - our most precious jewels. Because children are so often spoken of, but so rarely spoken for Diamonds in the Ruff is driven to assist those who are dedicated to keeping children out of the child welfare system. We do this by providing supportive services for caregivers and empowering youth to take ownership of their destiny rather than be victims of their fate. Through our programs we incorporate advocacy, public awareness, self-empowerment, life skills and family support services to help our precious jewels realize their fullest potential and to provide their caregivers, who are most often their grandparents, with respite and crisis care so th