Chicago Youth Centers Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
Chicago Youth Centers is a mid-sized nonprofit based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1956. Its mission is to provide early learning and out-of-school time enrichment in under-resourced neighborhoods to support children, their families, and their communities in a holistic way. The organization operates early learning classrooms, afterschool programs, and summer day camps for youth from 15 months to 18 years, with many participating in hands-on clubs five days a week for 48 weeks a year. Since its founding, it has served nearly 1,400 children on Chicago’s South and West sides. As a community-focused provider within the nonprofit youth-development sector, CYC emphasizes equitable access to resources, experiences, safe spaces, and mentors. In 2024, it announced a partnership with Xtreme Xperience, LLC to support its community initiatives.