African American Men of Unity | African American Men of Unity
712 South River Street, Suite H, Aurora, IL 60505
Eligibility
Required documents
Application process
Call for information or visit website for application; Referrals also accepted
Fees
Based on a sliding scale
Service area
Dupage County, IL
Kane County, IL
Kendall County, IL
Will County, IL
Description
Community-based non-profit organization committed to serving at-risk youth of all ethnic groups, to provide underprivileged youth with strategies, tools and coping mechanisms to raise self-esteem, confidence and self-worth, so they can make better choices, understand the value of education, and be contributing members of society.
Offers:
- Rites of Passage: Leadership development for youth ages 7 to 18.
- Job Readiness: Preparing youth ages 14 to 21 for jobs in retail, customer service, and manufacturing industries.
- Skills and Drills Basketball: Sportsmanship and teamwork to encourage positive social and academic engagement, for youth ages 7 to 15.
- Mentoring (In-school and Afterschool): To be the positive role model, mentor, and father figure to at-risk youth ages 7 to 18 to help them build confidence, raise self-esteem, and reach their full potential at school and in life.
- FIRE Intervention Program: Interventions for students with low academic performance, especially for students who have been suspended, arrested, defiant, and totally disconnected from the education process.
Last assured
05/07/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
African American Men of Unity
Community-based non-profit organization committed to serving at-risk youth of all ethnic groups, to provide underprivileged youth with strategies, tools, and coping mechanisms to raise self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth.