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August 17th @ 5:00 PM streamed at youthcrossroads.org

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Youth Crossroads supports youth, guiding them through life’s challenges, and inspiring them to discover new opportunities for personal development, healthy relationships, and positive community involvement.

10 things you need to know about Youth Crossroads:

195 percent of 2021 Youth Leadership seniors are now enrolled in a 2-year college or 4-year university
Our community engagement programs distributed 130,000 pounds of food this year to 3,845 families
2Our community engagement programs distributed over 150,000 pounds of food to 4,000 families since the beginning of the pandemic
During the Covid-19 lock-down, YC distributed 200 kits weekly to community members and families. Kits included social-emotional learning activities, arts & crafts project materials, STEM activities, life skills lessons, and snacks
3During the Covid-19 lock-down, YC distributed 200 kits weekly to community members and families. Kits included social-emotional learning activities, arts & crafts project materials, STEM activities, life skills lessons, and snacks
All YC services have been offered for free to youth in English and in Spanish since 1974. Without these services, many students would not seek the help they need
4All YC services have been offered for free to youth in English and in Spanish since 1974. Without these services, many students would not seek the help they need
I have been working with these guys since years now! With lots of hard work and timely communication they made sure they delivered the best to me. Highly recommended!
5YC is the identified agency by the State of Illinois to provide crisis intervention in Cicero, Berwyn, Stickney, Oak Park, and River Forest for run-away and locked-out youth. YC Crisis Counselors are available 24/7/365 days a year to respond immediately to a crisis
I have been working with these guys since years now! With lots of hard work and timely communication they made sure they delivered the best to me. Highly recommended!
6Sixty percent of YC direct service staff holds master’s degrees in clinical social work and counseling, and YC is committed to engaging staff that mirror the populations of our service areas
I have been working with these guys since years now! With lots of hard work and timely communication they made sure they delivered the best to me. Highly recommended!
7YC provides trauma-informed education services to local schools, police departments, and domestic violence organizations
I have been working with these guys since years now! With lots of hard work and timely communication they made sure they delivered the best to me. Highly recommended!
8Our after-school enrichment programs provide 6th – 8th graders with the social-emotional, relational, and academic support they need by building connections to each other, high school mentors, trustworthy adults, and their community
I have been working with these guys since years now! With lots of hard work and timely communication they made sure they delivered the best to me. Highly recommended!
9Youth Leadership students helped create four murals in the past year
I have been working with these guys since years now! With lots of hard work and timely communication they made sure they delivered the best to me. Highly recommended!
10Approximately 90 percent of the kids we serve are 1st or 2nd generation Latinx immigrants, 85 percent reside in low-income households, and nearly 40 percent live in single-parent homes

NEWS

Handle with Care Program
The Youth Crossroads Handle with Care Program works to provide increased support to youth at school. The program serves youth who …
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Emotional Well-Being of Students
Youth Crossroads and school staff anticipated that students would have significant trouble academically and emotionally re-entering the “normal” school day. YC …
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We are in the news!
Our “2020 Inclusion Project” has been getting quite a bit of press. Due to Covid-19, the project was finally completed in September …
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Mural Update
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new mural in the underpass at Oak Park Avenue & 30th Street in Berwyn took …
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STORIES

Sadie
Sadie is in 8th grade and has been living with her grandparents for a few months. After multiple suicide attempts and …
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Veronica
Veronica is a senior in high school. Her parents have been divorced for two years due to her father’s drinking and …
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Lucas
Lucas was referred by his probation officer for a weapons offense. Lucas, a high school student had several altercations with a …
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Samantha
Samantha is a freshman in high school. She was referred to counseling services because she is regularly getting angry with school …
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Daphne
Daphne is a senior in high school, looking forward to college and becoming a medical professional. She is struggling in school …
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Gianna
Gianna is a freshmen in high school. She is referred to the YLP program after she graduated 8th grade by her …
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Ariana
Ariana is a mom of three who has lived in Cicero for 25 years. Ariana is a stay-at-home mom, and the …
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Jose
Jose is a sophomore in high school. YC receives a crisis call requesting an immediate intervention as the student is afraid …
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Andrew
Andrew is in middle school and is referred for counseling services because he is struggling in school and with peers. Andrew …
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Jinnah
“I was outraged by these people! I did not want the school, the government, involved in my business!” That was Sandra R.’s first …
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