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.


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Dushunda Henderson

Maggie Shiflett

Shannon Claiborne

James Woods

Tarnisha Smith

Kari Lusk - Basick

The Development Team at Chicago Youth Centers is responsible for building and nurturing relationships with donors, securing funding, and organizing fundraising events. They work collaboratively to enhance outreach efforts, manage donor communications, and ensure sustainable financial support for the organization's programs that empower youth and families in Chicago. Through strategic fundraising initiatives, the team plays a crucial role in enabling CYC to achieve its mission of providing essential resources and opportunities for lifelong success.

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