CYC announces Kevin Cherep as President and CEO
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Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) Board of Directors announces the selection of Kevin Cherep as CYC’s President and CEO.
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There’s no “I” in robot: CYC’s robotics program teaches teamwork, collaboration, and employable skills
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The Crown Commanders, CYC’s first robotics team, had never built a robot before this year.
But with some coding skills, creative brainstorming sessions, a few late nights, and a whole lot of teamwork, the Crown Commanders entered into the Illinois Regional FIRST Tech Challenge.
Read MoreA “Chill” and Peaceful Summer: CYC receives two new grants to combat seasonal violence
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This summer, CYC youth will receive formal de-escalation training and advocate for peace in their communities, thanks to new grants from the Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities and the North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council.
Read MoreAquaponics classes give CYC kids a big picture view on agriculture
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CYC students will learn about aquaponics gardening through Chicago Youth Centers’ partnership with Aqualogue, a non-profit based in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village
Read MoreThank you, ArcelorMittal
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Thank you to ArcelorMittal for its support of CYC’s Maker Lab and STEM program at CYC-Rebecca K. Crown Youth Center in South Shore.
Read MoreBelieve in Kids Dinner raised more than $470,000 net to support CYC programs
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Thanks to our generous sponsors and supporters, the 2017 Believe in Kids Dinner: Above & Beyond on May 18 raised more than $470,000 net to support Chicago Youth Centers' (CYC) programs that empower CYC children to go above and beyond, achieve upward mobility, and become tomorrow's leaders.
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