Youth Guidance Chicago, Chicago, IL Videos

💜 🎢✨ Girls just want to have fun, and our WOW Waukegan girls definitely did! This summer, they took on Six Flags Great America, making memories to last a lifetime. 🎢 What an amazing way to celebrate the start of a brand-new school year! Cheers to more fun, laughter, and success ahead! 🎉📚 #WOWWaukegan #SummerFun #BackToSchoolVibes

Batter up! ⚾️The next generation of Cubs players might be BAM students, thanks to Cubs Charities! This summer, they had a blast playing in an 8-week league that sharpened their baseball skills, fostered teamwork, and provided life skills. The six teams were all named after Big 10 colleges, keeping college top of mind! Huge thanks to Cubs Charities—your next star might be from YG! 😉 #BAM #YouthSports #CubsCharities #FutureCubs

Happy Friday! 🎉🎉🎉 As we get ready for back to school, we're excited to share that our Youth Guidance students in Waukegan will have their incredible artwork on display all year long! They had an amazing time designing and painting this mural throughout the summer, and we couldn't be prouder of their talent and hard work. These young artists are truly amazing! #Art #BackToSchool #SupportOurYouth

We are inspired by the positive energy, vibrancy and spirit that young people in our city have to offer to make our communities thrive and wanted to bring that out in the colors and the powerful images that are reflected in this mural at Wintrust Bank!⁠ ⁠ Our youth are filled with so much potential! With the support of a caring adult in their life, our youth will achieve their potential and can look forward to a brighter future. That's why it's essential to invest in our youth today! Investing in Youth Guidance is investing in brighter futures and healthy communities! ⁠ ⁠ https://www.youth-guidance.org/standard-donation/⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #100yearsofYG #InvestinourYouth #Winstrust

🚀 YG students are on the path to success! Our amazing Project Prepare, @Work, TFI, and Project Prepare Blue students spent their summer gearing up for their future careers. One of the highlights? Getting their professional headshots taken! 📸 They also took part in valuable career development sessions, including mock interviews, planning for a professional shopping spree, picking out professional attire, and setting ambitious goals. Career readiness starts early, and at Youth Guidance, we’re dedicated to guiding our students toward brighter futures! If you think these headshots are career-ready, drop a 📸 in the comments!

"You're one thought away!"⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to our BAM and WOW graduates at A. Phillip Randolph Elementary School! ⁠ ⁠ 🎓 Our BAM counselor, Corbin Thomas, delivered an inspiring keynote speech titled 'Only One Thought Away' at their 8th grade graduation ceremony. ⁠ ⁠ He reminded students of the power of positive thinking, emphasizing that their actions begin with their thoughts. 🌟🎉 ⁠ ⁠ #BAM #WOW #Graduationseason #YG100 #PositiveMindset #GraduationInspiration

We hosted our Mural Launch Party at the Kennedy Rooftop with a beautiful view of our 100th anniversary mural on Wintrust’s building on Chicago’s Kennedy Expressway. Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate the launch of the Wintrust and Michael Harris for giving us space to share our 100th anniversary mural and to mural artist, Barrett Keithley Art! #100years #BrightFutures

They say kids spend too much time on screens, so our staff at Curis Elementary School of Excellence decided to do something about it! 📵 Our BAM and WOW students had an amazing time during their field day. 🎉 The event featured old-school carnival activities like Limbo, Sack Race, Skee-Ball, Tug of War, and Egg Relay. We partnered with Peter Lee from Bust of Flames Entertainment, who provided everything from DJs to food vendors to party favors. 🎈🎶 The kids had a great time and danced the entire day! 💃🕺 Less social media, more social engagement. Mission accomplished. ✅

Youth Guidance joined Strides for Peace and 39 other anti-violence non-profits in Chicago for the Race Against Gun Violence. Community members gathered in Grant Park to stand in solidarity, united in our efforts to make Chicago a safer place for everyone. Some participants walked while others ran or jogged!⁠ ⁠ We were fortunate to connect with other community organizations such as Chicago CRED, Metropolitan Family Services, and Strides for Peace.⁠ It was great running into Arne Duncan, Ric Estrada, Vaughn Bryant, and Jason Eliason! ⁠ ⁠ The Race Against Gun Violence was a tremendous success! ⁠ ⁠ Strides for Peace is dedicated to increasing the collective impact of nonprofits working to create a Chicago where all can thrive, free from the fear of gun violence, and work to empower community organizations, promote collaboration, and amplify solution-driven dialogue of those on the frontlines of ending gun violence.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #EndGunViolence#100yearsofImpact #MentalHealthMatters #HealingCommunities

Youth Guidance on WGN!
🎉 Thrilled to share that our CEO, Michelle Morrison, alongside Shykira Richards, was featured on WGN with Gaynor Hall to celebrate a milestone 🌟 - 100 Years of Impact at Youth Guidance! They discussed our 100-year commitment to meeting the moment and meeting students where they are through transformative programs like Becoming a Man (BAM) and Working on Womanhood (WOW). 🗓️ Plus, Michelle gave a sneak peek into our upcoming Bright Futures Gala on May 22, 2024! Don't miss the full story - watch the news clip on WGN now! 📺 https://bit.ly/3QEi6aP

Don't miss out on Youth Guidance's upcoming Bright Futures Gala! Join us May 22, 2024, to celebrate 100 Years of Impact! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of the sponsors who generously support us. Get your tickets here: https://www.youth-guidance.org/bright-futures-gala-2024/ #BrightFuturesGala #100yearsofImpact

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! 💚💜 💚💜 Here at Youth Guidance, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our educators, school leaders, and personnel. Without their continuous dedication and support, our ability to meet students where they are wouldn't be possible! We are thoroughly enjoying the video showcasing the extraordinary bond between our BAM counselor and one of his remarkable BAM students! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 📸 @binkey1

Our Teen Reach students at Aldridge School recently hosted their annual Earth Day Service Learning event, where CAP joined forces with The Chicago Water Reclamation, People for Recovery, and Alderman Chico Peters. Together, they did an amazing community clean-up project! This initiative taught our Teen Reach students the importance of maintaining a clean neighborhood. They did an amazing job, and we are so proud of them! #100yearsofimpact #100yearsYG

Bright Futures Gala
Mark your calendar for May 22, 2024, and join us at our Bright Futures Gala as we celebrate 100 Years of Impact here at Youth Guidance.⁠ ⁠ This is an event you don’t want to miss! ⁠ ⁠ Get your tickets now by visiting:⁠ ⁠ https://www.youth-guidance.org/bright-futures-gala-2024/

Our Bright Futures Gala is one month away! Join us May 22, 2024 Grab your tickets here: https://www.youth-guidance.org/bright-futures-gala-2024/

It's Youth Guidance; of course, we appreciate our BAM counselors for meeting students where they are! #100yearsofYG #100yearsofimpact

Check out the incredible experience Austin High School students had on their recent field trip to the Exhibit House! 🎨✨ Celebrating Women's Month and self-love, the girls enjoyed a guided feelings paint and sip session and explored diverse exhibits dedicated to self-love. They had a fantastic time! 💜 Thank you, AL Stinson and the My Chi, My Future initiative, for making this partnership possible. #WOWwednesday #AustinHS #ExhibitHouse #SelfLoveJourney #Womenshistorymonth

The 30th Anniversary of The Parent Leadership Conference is this weekend. Have you ever thought about how it all began? Della, our esteemed Senior Manager for Parent and Family Engagement, was deeply motivated to create this incredible event after attending a training program at Yale University focused on the Comer Project. For three decades, she has turned her dream into reality with the Parent Engagement Team. Not only are they achieving remarkable success with the conference, but they are also making a significant impact in our communities by providing assistance to both students and parents! We express our gratitude to Della and the Parent Engagement Team for the exceptional work they carry out! #100yearsofYG #PLC

In celebrating 100 Years of Impact, Youth Guidance pays tribute to our history while focusing on the ongoing mission of guiding children towards brighter futures. The individuals who shape and serve our communities are the ones responsible for the remarkable work accomplished by Youth Guidance. We extend our gratitude to all who have been involved with our organization, including sponsors, board members, and those we serve. To view the profound impact made by Youth Guidance over the last century, we encourage you to visit our website at www.youth-guidance.org #100yearsofYg #YouthGuidance #healingcommunities

March is Women's History Month, a time to recognize and appreciate the contributions of women in our world and specifically at Youth Guidance! 💜 In celebration of Youth Guidance's 100th anniversary, we acknowledge the remarkable journey of Theonita, who has been a part of Youth Guidance for 22 years. As a former student and now a dedicated team member, Theonita has played a crucial role in guiding young minds towards brighter futures. We are immensely proud of her and grateful for her presence at Youth Guidance. To learn more about Theonita's inspiring story, check out this link: https://bit.ly/4bVyHjo