We are so grateful to have been invited to participate in the first national convening of MBK Rising! And we...
Category: Leadership

COA Accreditation in 2015
We are very proud to share that we achieved accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA) in 2015. We are grateful to...

Youth Workforce Development Invited to AMEX Leadership Academy
Congratulations to Youth Workforce Development team members Leah Eggers (Program Manager), Jacob Grobe (Employer Account Manager), and Monique Shelton (Career...

Fall 2016 Message from the CEO
Dear YG Family: As students in Chicago’s communities return to school with bright smiles and colorful backpacks, we are reminded...

Remembering Former CEO Nancy Johnstone
It is with heavy hearts that Youth Guidance remembers the life, love and legacy of longtime leader and CEO, Nancy Johnstone....

Gala Event Raises $510K for Chicago’s Youth in Need
Many of Chicago’s most generous hearts joined Youth Guidance’s 2016 gala celebration held at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel! The gala was...

YG Junior Board Hosts Successful Hoops For Youth Event
Many thanks to our Junior Board for another successful Hoops for Youth fundraising event! Nearly 120 guests attended Mercer 113...

Fall 2015 Message from the CEO
Dear Friends & Family – I hope that you had a wonderful summer! Here at Youth Guidance, the summer months...

Youth Guidance Honors Supporters, Celebrates Success at 2015 Gala
On Saturday, May 9th many of the most generous hearts in Chicago came together to support youth in need. The 2015 Youth Guidance...