Youth Crossroads, Inc.

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2nd annual Speed 'n Work! A special shoutout to all of the career professionals who volunteered their time to give back to the community, as well as our Workforce Development Team for organizing the event.

See you next year!

Everyone loves donuts! Place your order through this link:
https://forms.gle/oDvc4smP9Gz3CFPR9
or by scanning the QR code to secure yours 🤍 50% of the money from all sales will be donated to our OSA Scholarship for graduating Seniors!

Please share and place your orders today :)

We have an alumni Facebook group! Youth Crossroads Alumni

Please join if you have ever been a part of YC in any form and share with fellow alumni as well 🙂

Our alumni reunion is coming up and we want to make sure everyone who wants to come, can!

You can join by clicking the link or scanning the QR code.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/878264663647015/

Did you know that we are the only nonprofit serving Cicero and Berwyn that offers counseling services and youth development programs free of charge in English and Spanish?

Youth Crossroads’ staff serve on the frontlines of the youth mental health crisis and gun violence epidemic, which have profoundly impacted our community in the last three years. We offer youth and their families a comprehensive system of support to guide, support, and inspire them to achieve their best. This includes in-school counseling, community counseling, crisis intervention, violence prevention, youth leadership training, workforce development, after-school enrichment, and summer camp.

This consider donating to Youth Crossroads 🤍

https://www.gofundme.com/f/37fd5egoi0?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&fbclid=PAAabvkpWqPnpTrIBv3MAU75yQO4kntRRmuclBLnlhipedkfkh_e1fgyOIm0g_aem_AZ7hrfEcyKWQVq7E6z8B4o8nIHaoKUPbQITIKd-URiWulR9-0q7Y7Y0R69qv8H46Ru0

Happy ! ✨ Our GoFundMe link:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/37fd5egoi0?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

This holiday and giving season, please consider donating to Youth Crossroads and giving back to the community.

Every dollar you donate makes it possible for us to provide counseling services, crisis intervention, youth leadership training, after-school enrichment, and community service to help youth succeed in the coming year. Your investment in Youth Crossroads is an investment in the future of youth in our community.

Can’t donate? Please share our fundraiser! 🤍

Calling all ages 14-24: Are you interested in networking with professionals and learning about new careers? Sign up for our Speed ‘n Work this Wednesday!

Each semester, our Youth Leadership a program takes a group of high school students on an overnight trip to visit universities. This past weekend we visited Dominican University, Illinois Wesleyan University, and Illinois State University!

It is never too early to start thinking about college 🫶🏽 Dominican University Illinois Wesleyan University Illinois State University

Youth Crossroads Workforce Development Program will be hosting the annual Speed 'N Work Event this November!

Calling all career professionals: Are you interested in sharing your story, mentoring, and networking with youth? Share your resources with community’s youth by signing up through the QR code.

The Speed 'N Work Event is an opportunity for youth to come and network with various career professionals. Our goal is to help youths explore the different careers there are and help them gain insight into their own career interests. Youth will be given the opportunity to ask questions, receive advice, and hear the journey of various career professionals.

Interested youth sign up with the QR code!

Our Oberweis fundraiser to support our OSA scholarship for graduating seniors is today! Come get some icecream and support an amazing cause!

Our annual Speed ‘n Work is back! This is an opportunity for youth to come and network with various career professionals. Our goal is to help youths explore the different careers there are and help them gain insight into their own career interests.

Are you a career professional interested in speaking? Do you want to mentor youth and share your story? Apply with the QR code and help the eager youth in your community!

Are you a student interested in discovering new careers and learning more about the workforce? Sign up and start networking now!

Heritage Middle School had a visit from Nigel and Brutus 🐾

Halloween started early at the office 🎃 Twinning!

This Saturday! Este Sábado!

Call us Humpty Dumpty the way we’re having a great Fall 👻🍁🕷️🎃 Happy spooky season from YCA!

ALUMNI SEARCH 📣

We are looking for all former Youth Crossroads Alumni! Whether you were a part of program, received counseling, served as a board member, worked with us as staff, or ever volunteered, we want to connect with you!

Please fill out this short survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee4d3c65eTMdlLImPVjE1IMZczUaMXjvDuSPEp8a00FvkhlA/viewform

As we prepare to celebrate our 50th anniversary, we want to begin highlighting alumni. Stay tuned for that 👀

Please share with anyone you know who was ever a part of Youth Crossroads! ⭐️

Happy ! Today we visited the National Museum of Mexican Art just in time to see the beautiful ofrendas 🇲🇽

Our Oberweis Fundraiser for the OSA Scholarship is postponed. Please stay tuned for the new date!

It’s World Mental Health Day and at Youth Crossroads we believe that mental health should be a priority every day, not just today!

Visit our website for more resources or contact us to help support your needs.

We are one of the only organizations in the area that offer services in BOTH English and Spanish.

Please share!

The One Step Ahead Scholarship is back in full force! Please support our 3 upcoming fundraisers 🍦🍕

Congratulations to our YLPers of the month (September) Julissa and Billy! Way to lead the charge 🥇

This year FAFSA opens up in December. FAFSA can be a bit confusing and challenging for first time applicants but have no fear, and the Illinois Student Assistance is here to help!

The FAFSA FSA ID Workshop on October 7th will be held at the Cicero Community Center from 10-12 PM.

Save the date and share with a future college student ⭐️

On September 21st, Youth Crossroads attended the Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation 20th Anniversary Celebration where we received a $20,000 grant 💙
We are so incredibly proud and grateful.

Our Executive Director, Josephine DiCesare, is pictured with Art Norman from NBC 5 Chicago, Hilary Denk from Congressman Bill Foster's office and team members from Kane County System of Care.

Thank you to everyone who attended YC’s first open house! A huge thank you to Senator Cervantes for coming to support our work

Todays the day! Come join us from 4PM-7PM

Open to the Community 💙

We 💙 connecting with our YCA families! We’re excited for another great year at Freedom, Heritage and Lincoln Middle Schools

Week 1 of the Youth Leadership Program was a Success ✅

YOUR FAVORITE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM IS BACK!

Now accepting applications for program at Lincoln, Heritage, and Freedom Middle Schools! Scan QR Code or link to apply 🙂

https://youthcrossroads.aidaform.com/YCA-SY21-English?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJkb21haW4iOiJ5b3V0aGNyb3Nzcm9hZHMiLCJ1cmkiOiJZQ0EtU1kyMS1FbmdsaXNoIiwiZXhwIjoxNjkzMzM0ODQzfQ.Rlxexb9GnTqi8DsL8Lf0hUda1oCC_KWfsfa3LiB5upw

***¡ Solo 3 días más para completar la encuesta!***

La red AOK está pidiendo su ayuda para comprender mejor las necesidades y los recursos de los padres y los niños pequeños que viven en Cicero. Esta información nos ayuda a guiar nuestro trabajo en Cicero.

-¿Tienes 5 minutos para responder nuestra breve encuesta?
-Haremos preguntas sobre su hijo menor. El último conjunto de preguntas se refiere a usted y su familia.
-Todas las encuestas son anónimas y confidenciales.
Para tomar nuestra encuesta por favor haga clic en el siguiente enlace:

https://redcap.healthinstitute.illinois.edu/surveys/?s=9HN98JWNWF7LFHCE&fbclid=IwAR2XnUpnLpaNxxvzAEolaZdhwio65tt03PfzXq5yHoxU4a49HdIGxuSixYM

Next Monday at 8:30 AM

SAVE THE DATE: Fundraiser Cocktail Party

We are excited to collaborate with Lagrange Park Antique Mall for some drinks, appetizers, and shopping! Castle & Key

Scan QR code or buy tickets here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/fealpam/event/lagrangepark/

Last call to purchase tickets for our Paint and Sip Fundraiser! Link to purchase tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/paiasi2/event/paintandsipfundraiser/

THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS BACK!

Interested in learning a new skill? Want to earn a certification? Are you ready to start career searching, all while getting paid?

The WDP is for you!

More information in the QR code link.

NOW INTRODUCING THE WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM X-TRA ASSISTANCE!

Great opportunity for youth to learn new skills and be financially compensated for them. Please share 🩵

YOUR FAVORITE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IS BACK!

Our Youth Leadership Program starts again on September 11th. Stipend is $350 per student. Sign up now and send to a friend that might be interested!

https://ylpycregistration.aidaform.com/ylp-registration-yc?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJkb21haW4iOiJ5bHB5Y3JlZ2lzdHJhdGlvbiIsInVyaSI6InlscC1yZWdpc3RyYXRpb24teWMiLCJleHAiOjE2OTMyNTMzMTN9.WqktFlERr5eC4dP5p2uR0TGZ0RhEWMQSTAh1yapXRfc

Calling all high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: Are you interested in becoming a middle school mentor, gaining leadership skills, AND earning $400 a month? 👀

Apply to our NEW GSI Program 🩵

Scan QR Code or apply here:

https://lyric06.aidaform.com/gsi-mentor-application

WE ARE HIRING!

We are looking to fill 1 Community Counselor position and a new School Based Counselor position.

Please share with anyone who you know who is looking and qualified and contact [email protected] with any questions and to apply.

CALLING ALL CICERO RESIDENTS: Please take this quick survey so we can learn more about your needs in the community. Responses are extremely helpful!

https://luc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Xt54draDwHKM62?Q_CHL=qr