Earlier this week we shared with the CYC community that, after 7 years, Kevin Cherep will be transitioning out of his role as President and CEO on August 9, 2024. Effective that same day, Tina Ayala will step in as Interim President & CEO of Chicago Youth Centers. We are grateful for the positive and lasting impact he has had on our organization. We wish him continued success as he begins his next chapter.
Chicago Youth Centers
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, IL 1,628 followers
Where Possibility Lives.
About us
The mission of Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) is to provide high-quality early learning and out-of-school time enrichment in under-resourced neighborhoods to holistically support children of all ages, their families, and their communities. Since 1956, Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) has been the place Where Possibility Lives: a trusted partner on Chicago’s South and West sides, ensuring that nearly 1,400 kids have a safe place they can go to explore, to discover, to process, and ultimately to envision a bright future that they can create for themselves. In early learning classrooms, afterschool programs, and summer day camps, youth ages 15 months to 18 years find joy in learning, grow socially and emotionally, and build skills for the jobs of tomorrow. CYC children are deeply engaged, with many attending our hands-on clubs five days a week, 48 weeks a year. CYC envisions a Chicago where every child has equitable access to the resources, experiences, safe spaces, and mentors that they need to live each day as their best selves.
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http://www.chicagoyouthcenters.org/
External link for Chicago Youth Centers
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1956
- Specialties
- Afterschool programming, STEAM Enrichment, Early Childhood Education, Teen and youth programs, Violence prevention, and College and career readiness
Locations
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Primary
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218 S. Wabash
Chicago, IL 60604, US
Employees at Chicago Youth Centers
Updates
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Catch CYC on TV! We'll be on Spotlight Chicago TODAY at 1pm!⭐️ Tune into channel 9, or click this link➡️ https://lnkd.in/dT2Zy3Qp
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CYC is going global🌍 Click the link to read the full blog!✨️ https://lnkd.in/gEa3iNiC Our wonderfully dedicated leaders have garnered the attention of social work specialists across the globe! Recently, Tina Ayala (Sr. Director of Program and Operations, School Age and Teens) and Piotr Wojnicz (Director of ESI and Continuous Quality Improvement) were invited to share their expertise at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences, in Germany. Thank you to Technische Hochschule Augsburg for this opportunity!
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Our annual Believe in Kids Dinner is TONIGHT! Make sure you've registered - text "BIK24" to 76278. And don't forget to check out the amazing Silent Auction! Whether you're attending or not, you can still participate! Click the link below to see what you can win✨️ https://lnkd.in/gfz7qytF
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We love our partnership with Kindred, LLC! Thank you for supporting CYC children's social emotional learning and ensuring kids have the tools they need to navigate each day.
This week at #Kindred #WellnessOasis Series at Wells, we dove into the heart of #mentalhealth with our latest programming theme, focusing on coping with #stress, understanding #emotions, and #selfexpression. Our 5th to 8th graders channeled their creativity into art and activism, crafting impactful #artivism posters that speak volumes about mental health awareness. Meanwhile, our 3rd and 4th graders poured their hearts into creating emotion cards and relaxation books... tools to help them articulate and manage their #feelings. We wrapped up our sessions by sharing our creative processes and affirming each other's efforts and feelings. It's inspiring to see how these young minds are learning to navigate their emotions and support one another. Another fantastic week of growth and community at Chicago Youth Centers! Let's keep the conversation going and continue to support each other. #ChicagoYouthCenters #MentalHealthMatters #YouthArtivism #EmotionalWellness #KindredWellnessOasis #CopingWithStress #ExpressYourself #CommunitySupport w/ Jessica Juarez, M.Ed., LPC, NCC Fausto Alejandro López, M.Ed. Monimia Macbeth LCPC, R-DMT, GL-CMA
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This week is Teacher Appreciation Week- CYC wanted to give a HUGE thank you to all of our Early Learning Teachers and Assistants! Helping little minds grow and learn is no easy task, and you do it so well! We appreciate all you do for CYC children, families, and communities.🌟 💚Rebecca K. Crown 💚Centro Nuestro 💚Calumet Heights 💚George E. Taylor 💚Dorothy Gautreaux 💚Sidney Epstein
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We spent April celebrating the Month of the Young Child! CYC Early Learning Programs highlight all the ways a young child learns- literacy, creativity, nutrition, and so much more! An extra thank you to the City of Chicago and John from Planks and Pistols! They helped CYC-Sidney Epstein close out a fun-filled month by reading the young learners some of their favorite stories.💚
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The biggest of thank you's to our incredible Out-of-School (OST) Time Team! You all are rockstars⭐️ Accross 10 Sites, OST Staff support children 5 days a week, 48 weeks a year. They create engaging programs to support hundreds of children becoming their best selves! We appreciate all of your hard work and are so grateful to have you at CYC!💚
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Howard University Alternative Spring Break (HUASB) is always one of our favorite weeks! Check out these tasty programming pics🤩 • HU students get the chance to have a ton of fun, hands-on experience in a field they care about. • CYC children love this time of year because of all the brilliant new friends they make! • During the week, we have lots of time to talk about college life and experiences, how to search for the right school and major, and much more. Thank you to this year's group of HUASB students for hanging out with us and for being great mentors.🧑🏫
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