What We Do Matters…
To the 172 people living below the poverty line who turned to us in 2019 for assistance with their educational, employment and personal goals.
562 supportive services provided $86,501 in grants and paid wages to interns
39 unduplicated support provided to working single mothers 101 participants working with a case manager to achieve their goals
2019 Youth Demographics
Youths: Walk-ins 109
Areas: Chicago West Side 70%
Served: 74
Suburban Cook County: 30%
Placed: 44
Unknown: 0%
GED Alternative School Completion Rate: 18%
Placement Rate: 60%
Average 12-Month Pre-Program Earnings: $0
Post Secondary Placement: 26%
Placement Retention Rate: 60%
Average 12-Month Post - Program Earnings: $29,640
Population Served
Gender Female 61% Male 39%
Ethnicity Black or African Americans 92% Hispanic or Latino 5%
White 3% Unknown 0%
Adult Demographics
Adults: 63
Areas: Chicago West Side 88%
Served:
Suburban Cook County 12%
Placed: 21
Chicago Side Side %
Placement Rate: 43%
Average 12-Month Pre-Program Earnings: N/A
Average 12-Month Post-Program Earnings: N/A