Thank you, Tyson Foods
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CYC is grateful for the generosity of Tyson Foods, which supports healthy eating and nutrition initiatives at CYC.
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CYC Youth Head to White House to Accept Award Recognizing their Peace Garden
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Six members of Chicago Youth Centers’ Sunshine Garden Club at CYC-Sidney Epstein Youth Center in North Lawndale travel to Washington, D.C. to accept the President’s Environmental Youth Award for their community garden.
Read MoreOne Year Later: CYC Continues to Innovate and Grow After State Budget Impasse
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What would happen if CYC no longer existed? Last year, CYC’s Board faced this question. The state’s budget impasse meant social services across the city were cut, and CYC lost critical funds. We faced difficult decisions, but we are proud to report that we've sustained and grown our programs.
Read MoreIntroducing New CYC Board Member: Katie Swick
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CYC's Board of Directors grew to include four new members this spring. We will be profiling new members throughout the year. Find out what inspires Katie to be part of CYC.
Read MoreExciting New Partnerships for CYC: Motorola Solutions Foundation, Bright Promises Foundation, Get IN Chicago, Field Foundation, and Northwestern University
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Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) is honored to partner with four new organizations—and a new project with a returning partner—for the 2016-2017 program year. Together, we will surround Chicago’s children with the tools and resources they need to discover their unique skills and forge a path out of poverty.
Read MoreA Tale of Two Summers: How CYC's Summer Enrichment Program Makes an Impact
/For children in Chicago's south and west communities, summer can be a time of food insecurity, learning loss, and escalating violence. CYC is changing that narrative for our children.
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