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Featured on CBS News, teens in Chicago have turned an empty lot into a community space. The YOS Prevention team works with One Summer Chicago to hire about 100 young people every summer. Collaborating with NFP Territory, we’ve been focused on creating a community space in the Austin neighborhood, specializing in architecture, urban design, and […]

We hope you’re having an awesome summer! You will find this newsletter packed with inspiring stories, the latest updates, and highlights from the impact of our combined efforts. Together, we’re truly making a huge difference in the lives of at-risk youth and their families. We’re so grateful for your ongoing commitment and support to our

Hello Youth! On behalf of Youth Outreach Services, we want to thank you so much for your unwavering support and dedication to helping Chicago’s most vulnerable youth. This newsletter is full of inspiring stories and the latest updates, illuminating the importance of our work and showing you how you can make a difference. Thank you

A new initiative in Cook County’s criminal justice system, the Cook County Redeploy program, is designed to address serious offenses committed by minors. CBS 2’s Tara Molina explored this program, which combines probation with specialized treatment for youth and their families involved in serious crimes, including felonies like carjacking and armed robbery.

YOS’s work is made possible through the generosity of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. On June 5th, 2023, the Chicago team from MAZARS dedicated their time to assist in cleaning and organizing YOS’s new Central office. This was part of their initiative to contribute positively to the community. Their hard work significantly enhanced our workspace, benefiting

On June 1, 2023, Youth Outreach Services successfully hosted our first in-person fundraiser since the pandemic began. The event has received positive feedback from the attendees, which is fantastic news. On behalf of the YOS Board of Directors, the event planning committee, and our team, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all