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Step Into The Light

Address Confidential, Joliet, IL 60434

Provides help to African American youth (descendants of Black Freedman) to access the best opportunities for placement in our nation's top colleges, universities, conservatories, internships, and apprenticeships. 

Works to ensure that students of color receive access to high-stakes educational opportunities through mentorship, leadership development and community education. 

Students participate in a year round program to help students be successful. 

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Oakridge Neighborhood Services

1401 Center Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

Offers a program focusing on developing literacy skills, social/emotional learning, and the important academic and life transitions middle school students experience as they transition to high school. Designed for middle school students ages 13-16. Also creates opportunities for parent and student engagement.

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El Centro de las Americas - Hispanic Community Center

210 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Information and referral. Translation and interpretation.

GED study materials and test resources.

Citizenship classes.

Youth programs for Latin American youth age 14-18.

Health and Wellness Outreach unit for minority health initiatives.

Domestic violence support group.

Food distribution.

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University of Illinois Extension - Unity Community Center

632 West Orlando Avenue, Normal, IL 61761

Helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become productive citizens. Young people in 4-H learn about citizenship, leadership, cooking, arts and crafts, mechanics and technology, horticulture, agriculture, and other subjects. To teach young people about these subjects, the 4-H program uses the learn-by-doing method of instruction.

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University of Illinois Extension - Livingston County Satellite Office

1412 South Locust Street, Pontiac, IL 61764

Helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become productive citizens. Young people in 4-H learn about citizenship, leadership, cooking, arts and crafts, mechanics and technology, horticulture, agriculture, and other subjects. To teach young people about these subjects, the 4-H program uses the learn-by-doing method of instruction.

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American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

405 West John H. Gwynn Junior Avenue, Peoria, IL 61605
Youth services provides courses on topics including first aid for children, disaster preparedness,  water safety, and babysitting for children. Also offers youth volunteer opportunities and service learning projects for middle and high school students.
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Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club

201 East Park Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Offers a variety of recreational, educational, cultural, and social youth development programs for youth (6-18 years of age). Leadership and citizenship development are all a part of the club's objectives for participating boys and girls.
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Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids - Olivet Unit

Olivet Presbyterian Church, 237 10th Street NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Offers a variety of sports and physical education, summer program and other activities for youth. Rents a room for parties and events and offers volunteer opportunities.
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Will County Forest Preserve

17540 West Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433

Offers hands-on learning incorporating science, social studies, history, art, math and language arts. Other programs offered:

  • School programs
  • Field trips
  • Bus scholarships
  • In-school programs
  • Virtual programs
  • Home school groups
  • Youth groups
  • Teaching students with special needs
  • Resource loan kits

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YSS - Ames

420 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Offers a place for children (grades K-6) before and after school, as well during the summer. YSS's free, six-week summer enrichment program focuses on fun and educational activities. The YSS Teen Club is an afterschool program for teens (grades 6-8) to focus on positive development.
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Malone Community Center

2032 U Street, Lincoln, NE 68503
The Early Childhood Education Center, for ages 3-5 years old, uses a Montessori-inspired curriculum.  Operates weekdays, morning through afternoon, throughout the year. The Out-of-School Program targets school aged children between the ages 5-13. Monday-Friday, program participants are picked up from school and brought to the Center.  Includes homework help, communication activities, college planning, entrepreneurship programming, mentorship and volunteer opportunities. Serves as the lead agency for the Community Learning Center (CLC) at Culler Middle School. CLCs serve as a collaborative component between schools’ administrative staff and community based organizations and provides extended learning opportunities for both students and families. Availability of other programs may vary and may include: The Health Outreach Program is advocating for the African American community in Lincoln by providing basic health care information and ensuring that there are no barriers to getting care.  Targets African American adults who do not have a medical or dental home and/or have not seen a doctor in the past year. Breast Cancer Outreach Initiative empowers all women, especially African American women to do preventive screenings and if necessary, helps them receive treatment. This program ensures that all women receive clinical breast exams. ​The Talented Tenth Scholars Program provides African American males between the ages 13-18 with cultural awareness, social support, and academic enrichment. The Youth Empowerment Curriculum draws strength from the African American cultural ideal of collective work and responsibility, by creating a cohort of adolescent scholars who will experience the curriculum together and by matching them with mentors. It aims to motivate the youth to work for the betterment of themselves as individuals, and as conscious and committed members of their families and communities. The program’s goal is to help the participants develop leadership and graduate from high school. Strong Courageous Girls Program is a gender, culturally specific and evidence based prevention program for African American girls ages 12-18. Using the Smart and Strong Curriculum, this program operates twelve months a year and helps young women build self- esteem, develop coping skills for everyday life, and provides them the tools to reach their goals. Moving Forward to End Domestic Violence financially empowers women by enabling survivors of interpersonal violence to achieve financial empowerment and job readiness through culturally appropriate services.
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PiECES After School Program

1429 West Avenue, Burlington, IA 52601

Offers a free after school program for students K-6th grade enrolled in the Burlington Community School District. PiECES runs during the school year, and provides a snack, recess, and enriching lessons or activities relating to STEM, art, music, cooking, and more.

Transportation is also provided home for eligible students.

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Batavia Park District - Eastside Community Center

14 North Van Buren Street, Batavia, IL 605102613

Offers a variety of activities and classes for youths that include athletics, arts and crafts, dance classes, cultural activities, fitness, and special seasonal events. 

- Tween Nights: provides an opportunity for tweens to enjoys games, sports, music and more, and to spend time with friends and make new acquaintances.

- Summer Camps: provides a variety of summer camps for youths. Summer camp themes include nature, performing arts, sports, youth variety, and Sun-Sational.

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Rosiclare Memorial Public Library

308 Main Street, Rosiclare, IL 62982
Crafts for all children.
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United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY)

953 East Juanita Avenue, Suite C, Mesa, AZ 85204
Promotes the spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of American Indian and Alaska Native youth and to help build a strong, unified, and self-reliant Native America through greater youth involvement. The heart of UNITY is its affiliated youth councils which are sponsored by tribes, Alaska Native villages, high schools, colleges, and urban organizations. The UNITY Network consists of more than 320 diverse youth councils in 35 states. Year round Youth leadership programs offer training, opportunities and experience to include National UNITY Council, Executive Committee, Earth Ambassadors, 25 Under 25 Leaders, Healing Indigenous Lives Initiative Peer Guides, Wellness Warriors and UNITY News.
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American Red Cross - South and West Central Illinois Chapter

769 South Durkin Drive, Springfield, IL 62704
Youth services provides courses on topics including first aid for children, disaster preparedness,  water safety, and babysitting for children. Also offers youth volunteer opportunities and service learning projects for middle and high school students.
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American Red Cross - Quad Cities and Northwest Illinois Chapter

1100 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265
Youth services provides courses on topics including first aid for children, disaster preparedness,  water safety, and babysitting for children. Also offers youth volunteer opportunities and service learning projects for middle and high school students.
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American Red Cross - Greater Chicago Chapter

Rauner Center, 2200 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Youth services provides courses on topics including first aid for children, disaster preparedness,  water safety, and babysitting for children. Also offers youth volunteer opportunities and service learning projects for middle and high school students.
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Hope2Offer

PO Box 57282, Des Moines, IA 50327

Offers to assist central Iowa families and students with counseling, health care services, mentoring, sports and community projects. 

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Siouxland Youth for Christ - Sioux City

1807 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, IA 51105

Faith based, after school youth program offering tutoring and recreational activities for middle and high school students. Open to 11-19 year olds. Provides a relational, holistic, community-based ministry in which City Life teams raise up indigenous leaders from the young people living in the community.

Students meet weekly after school on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for a family-style meal, games, activities, and discussion at The Underground City Life Teen Center.

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Department of the Air Force - Child and Youth Programs

Various Locations Available in the U.S., Omaha, NE 68102

Provides a variety of summer camp options for the children of Air Force personnel.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa

1421 Walker Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
Offers youth development programs for youth between the ages of 5-18. The Club is open to all youth, but has a special concern for young people that come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Club programs are divided into five key service areas including; Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports and Recreation. (The Boys & Girls Club is not available as a daycare center). After School Hours: K-5th Mon-Fri, 2:30 pm-6 pm, 6th-12th 3 pm-7 pm;  All Day Club (when school is out), K-5th Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm, 6th-12th Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm Club Locations 1. McCombs Club (McCombs Middle School), 201 SW County Line Road, DSM, IA, 515-242-8333 (6th-12th) 2. Frank J. Ross Club (Moore Elementary School) 3716 50th St., DSM, IA, 515-242-7651 (K-5th) 3. Ellis I. Levitt Club (Carver Community School), 705 E. University Ave, Suite 200, DSM, IA, 280-5397 (K-5th) 4. Bernie & Berniece Baker Club (Amos Hiatt Middle School), 1214 E. 15th St., DSM, IA, 242-7336 (6th-12th) 5. Huskies Club (Meredith Middle), 4827 Madison Ave, DSM, IA, 515-242-8204 (6th-12th) 6. Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club (Drake University), 2500 Forest Ave., DSM, 515-242-7925 (K-12th) 7. E.T. Meredith Jr. Club, 1421 Walker St., DSM, IA, 515-242-7955 (9th-12th) 8. Studebaker Club (Studebaker Elementary School), 300 County Line Rd., DM, IA 50320, 515-242-8540 (K-5th)
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Maze of Life Resource Center

19600 South Glenwood Road, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Provides programs and training for youth, including:

- Life skills training

- Peer mentorship

- Career readiness

- Tutoring and after school programs

- Dance and step programs

- Sports camp

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Boys and Girls Club - Teen and Education Center

815 East 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
Provides affordable services and activities to all youth.
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Rock House Kids

1325 7th Street, Rockford, IL 61104
Offers children a safe, warm, and nurturing environment, hot meals, and instructional time with adults. All children receive a kid-friendly food bag at the end of program nights. Bible classes, social activities, school support, and seasonal giveaways are also provided.
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