Jul 11, 2024 / 02:19 PM CDT / Ji Suk Yi, Tonya Francisco
“For more than 60 years the Chicago Youth Centers have been the place where possibility lives. They’re hard at work ensuring kids have a safe place to explore, discover, and envision a bright future for themselves. And CYC makes that dream possible with hands-on clubs five days a week 48 weeks a year. Tina and Constance join us with more.”
May 16, 2024 / 5:23 PM CDT / CBS Chicago - Suzanne Le Mignot
“Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their own mental health.
In Chicago, the recipient of the grant is Gabriel's Light, an organization that works to prevent youth suicide through education and kindness campaigns.”
June 14, 2023 / 7:53 AM CDT / CBS Chicago
“Just in time for summer break, today Chicago Youth Centers will cut the ribbon on its first new center in 30 years.
CYC in Calumet Heights will offer inter-generational programming, childcare, and early-education opportunities.”
April 5, 2022 / Block Club Chicago - Maxwell Evans
“Chicago Youth Centers will turn the former Buckingham Special Education Center in Calumet Heights into a neighborhood hub. It won’t replace the school, but it will offer support systems for local families, leaders said.”
WGN-TV anchors Lourdes Duarte and Lauren Magiera rappel 17 stories down the 20 W Kinzie building for CYC’s first-ever Over The Edge event. Watch here!
Rufio and Kristie from The Fred Show chat about going Over The Edge for CYC. Listen here.
“We’re ready to serve the community however we can, but you know, when this is over, and it will end, the pressure that’s going to be put on those who are already living in poverty is going to be astronomical, and we need to be ready to answer that need,” said Kevin Cherep, the organization’s president and CEO.
Watch and read the full interview with WTTW here.
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