Chicago Youth Centers
Rachel Wandell is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in development and fundraising for various organizations. With a background in communications, Rachel has successfully led teams, set strategies, and secured significant funding throughout their career. Rachel has held leadership positions in various non-profit organizations, contributing to their growth and success.
Chicago Youth Centers
For 1,400 children and families, Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) is the place where possibility lives. CYC is the city’s largest private urban youth organization. Since 1956, we have prepared children ages 3-18 for lifelong success by surrounding them with the tools and resources they need to achieve in the 21st century: Holistic, project-based learning opportunities Academic, social and emotional support Family engagement Community resources Safe and innovative spaces Through seven Centers on the south and west sides of Chicago and numerous partner sites throughout the city, CYC helps bridge the employable skills gap and empowers families to break the persistent cycles of poverty and violence.