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People Empowering People NFP
PEPChicago would like to use these funds to extend its We Got You Period program. This program provides youth mentorship, leadership, and civic engagement during the summer in partnership with One Summer Chicago and community organizations. We Got You Period youth participants train youth in supply chain management and provide mentorship and job training. Youth distribute feminine products to community members. These funds will allow the current youths to work an extension to distribute supplies to over 100 families. Youth will work from 8/8/23 end of One Summer Chicago, until September 4th. Youth will partner with CPD and other organizations to host an end-of-program celebration during the Labor Day weekend on Monday, September 4th, in the West Pullman/Morgan Park Community. The event will have youth activities and community resources. We plan to invite the entire family of all ages and partner with other organizations to host over 50 people at the event.
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THE BASE (BOSTON ASTROS BASEBALL CLUB INCORPORATED)
BASE Chicago will host a series of 6 youth and community events during the 2023 Summer Gap when students are not in school thru Labor Day. Events include a Community Block Party, a Pizza Party that will includes a Back to School theme; a visit to Chicago White Sox baseball game and a Baseball camp with WGCI Radio host Joe Soto that provides career planning. . All the events/activities planned will have student input, an opportunity for adult/seniors and community interaction to help foster relationship building, safe spaces, social and emotional skills. Most importantly the events will bring the community members to create a sense of concern and a chance to have a common goal to reduce community violence.
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1800 N Lotus Block Club
The 1800 N Lotus Block Club is offering an opportunity for the underserved and economically challenged youths in the Austin community to study martial arts. The funds will be used for equipment and uniforms, transportation to a tournament (to spectate), leadership development, and snacks. We would also like to have a celebration at the end of the program so that the youths can share their accomplishments with their families. We will foster self-esteem, personal and social well-being, and a deepened understanding of our multicultural world. We aim to encourage personal initiative, develop adult values, enhance higher-order thinking skills, and promote real-life problem solving. We will also teach leadership values and principles.
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Kids Off The Block, Inc.
KIDS OFF THE BLOCK, INC. (KOB) is a non-profit organization founded by mother-community activist Diane Latiker in 2003. Ms. Latiker started the organization in her home with 10 neighborhood youths from the far south side community of Roseland in Chicago, IL. KOB, as it is referred to by community youth, started as an “off the block” safe and neutral place for youth and young adults to escape the violence and sense of hopelessness that was more embracing of youth than compassion. WHO WE SERVE: AT-RISK YOUTH ARE THE TARGET POPULATION OF KOB. Services are focused on “at-risk” youth in the Pullman/Roseland Community Area, a low-to-moderate income community located on the far south side of Chicago. The Community Area includes part of three political wards, Roseland, West Pullman, and Pullman. KOB is social change – Our mission is to involve these youth in alternatives to gang violence, drugs sales/usage, school truancy and the juvenile justice system. KOB’s work with youth emphasizes self-development that leads to change. Through individual meetings and group discussions new recruits are encouraged to assess their current situation and identify skills and a knowledge base needed to achieve the goals they have targeted. Young people are actively involved in all operations of KOB from program planning and design to actual implementation. The “at-risk” youth are involved in Health Workshops, Cultural Events, Educational Tutoring and celebrations in their honor for achievements and participation. The density and variety of programming invites these youngsters to come “off the streets” and become engaged in events that are conducted in a safe and caring environment. THE ORGANIZATION’S KEY OBJECTIVES ARE: To create a positive environment where youth can feel free to be creative. To provide exposure to other cultures, ethnic groups, communities, and activities. To work with each youth as an individual to promote continued positive development. To cultivate skills and meet the needs of the young people we serve. To celebrate their accomplishments.
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Talented Tenth College Prepatory Career Mentoring Organization
Talented 10th College Prep proposes to continue to provide leadership development training to at-risk students (male/female) at a south side location (next to Brainerd Senior Home) located in the Auburn Gresham Community. Talented 10ths Garden Girls and Land Kings Program has been proven to increase youth’s leadership abilities and has helped to bridge the gap between the community elders and the youth of the community. The other benefits have been the introduction to the Science Technology Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M.) fields. The combination of the two has not only led to the participant’s determination to not get involved in criminal behavior, but it has also increased school attendance and school performance. Plus, because we focus on leadership development our approach has had a ripple effect within the community we serve. The participants of the Garden Girls and Land Kings peers have admired and followed our participant’s positive behaviors. Talented 10th is committed to providing the Garden Girls and Land Kings Program within the price and schedule provided in the proposal.
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Logan Square Neighborhood Association
Palenque LSNA has a youth department who is committed to providing safe spaces for Chicago youth. We are currently running programs through One Summer Chicago and After School Matters to 65 youth. Our staff has been facilitating organizing and job readiness workshops regarding housing in Chicago, education, immigration, and safety. With this funding, we will have the opportunity to continue this work and to create more youth led events regarding their culture and education. Some ideas that youth already have that could be supported through this funding is creating cultural events such as culture bombs. They would also be able to facilitate their own educational workshops to other community members.
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Hands Around the Hundreds
Hands Around the Hundreds would like to request funds to extend the summer basketball tournaments to start Labor Day Weekend. We will host the tournament on Saturday, 9/2, and on Monday, 9/4, we will host final games and a community resource fair. This event will be the start of our Fall Basketball Program. We will recruit youth from previous programs to form six teams for the weekend. The program will continue with ten teams.
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Capoeira Chicago
Capoeira Chicago is thrilled to propose hosting a captivating 3-day event over the Labor Day weekend, specifically on September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Our event promises an immersive experience, encompassing workshops that delve into the rich history, music, and movements of the martial art of capoeira and the cultural dance Maculele. During these enlightening sessions, participants will gain insights into the indomitable spirit and courage of African people who endured the harrowing experience of slavery in Brazil. Moreover, they will learn how these art forms serve as powerful vehicles to understand the struggle for equality, social justice, and freedom among Africans and their descendants. The workshops are scheduled to take place at the esteemed Red Clay Dance Company's location, situated at 808 East 63rd St., Chicago IL 60637, from 11 AM to 3 PM on September 2nd and 3rd. In addition to the two-day workshops, on September 4th, Capoeira Chicago is excited to host a special field trip to The African Festival of the Arts. This festival is a vibrant celebration of diverse black global cultures, and one of the highlights will be the performance of the inspiring black empowerment movement band from Brazil, ILE AYE. To ensure that all participants, both youth and adults, can fully engage in this enriching experience, we are pleased to provide transportation to and from the workshops and the field trip. We cordially invite everyone to join us in this journey of cultural exploration, celebrating our shared ancestry and heritage through the mesmerizing world of capoeira and Maculele. We will make all efforts to provide participants a safe and unforgettable Labor Day weekend event that promises to leave lasting impressions and cherished memories. Note: Please see uploaded budget for detail distribution of the funds.