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:
Our community engagement programs distributed 130,000 pounds of food this year to 3,845 families
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
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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YC Hosts Dec. 18 Vaccination EventYouth Crossroads is hosting a family vaccination event on Saturday, December 18, 9:30-12:30 p.m. at Youth …
Students participating in the Morton Alternative School (MAS) Boys Groups Counseling Program have shown amazing progress this semester, according to school-based …
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Youth Crossroads has begun implementing a ‘PRIDE’ group curriculum at Morton District 201 high schools. The group is focused on working …
The Youth Crossroads Handle with Care Program works to provide increased support to youth at school. The program serves youth who …
High School Students in Youth Crossroads’ Youth Leadership Program (YLP) were on the frontlines of a food pantry held at Ebenezer …
The U.S. surgeon general did not mince words. “Mental health challenges in children, adolescents, and young adults are real, and they …
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Oscar Zamudio, a longtime friend, and supporter of YC, completed his first Chicago Marathon on October 10 and he did it …
Youth Crossroads and school staff anticipated that students would have significant trouble academically and emotionally re-entering the “normal” school day. YC …
Healthy Communities Foundation has awarded YC a grant for $130,000. The foundation supports organizations that further their mission of “improving the …
YC introduced a new class of interns in September to support school-based counseling through the school year at Morton East High …
In response to the growing crisis of food insecurity in our community, Elida Ortiz, YC’s Community/Parent Liaison, helps youth and families …
Oscar Zamudio, long-time friend, and supporter of Youth Crossroads is running the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 10 to raise money …
Ghosts, goblins, vampires, witches, and more will gather for Youth Crossroads annual fundraiser on Saturday, October 30, 5 – 10 p.m., …
Youth leadership students hosted a costume and book distribution event for 3–10-year-olds on Tuesday, September 28 at Youth Crossroads. Youth leaders …
Our “2020 Inclusion Project” has been getting quite a bit of press. Due to Covid-19, the project was finally completed in September …
To commemorate Martin Luther King Day 2020, students from Youth Crossroads and Morton West High School are teaming up to create …
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new mural in the underpass at Oak Park Avenue & 30th Street in Berwyn took …