Discover our community resources and tools designed to support our children.

Empowering Our Community 

There are valuable resources available to support you in your quest to create a more robust community.

Education & Learning Support

• Khan Academy
  https://www.khanacademy.org
  Free online courses, lessons, and practice for students in various subjects.
• Scholars for Educational Opportunity (SEO)
  https://www.seo-usa.org
  Provides academic and career programs for underserved students.
• Understood.org
  https://www.understood.org
  Resources for children with learning and thinking differences.
• Chicago Public Library – Homework Help
  https://www.chipublib.org/homework-help/
  Free online and in-person tutoring services.

Mental Health & Emotional Support

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• The Center for Counseling and Behavioral Health
    https://www.thepottershouse.org/ministries/counseling-ministry/
  Free virtual counseling for individuals and families.



• Child Mind Institute
    https://childmind.org
  Mental health resources for children and families.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago
    https://namichicago.org
  Support for mental health issues affecting children and teens.
• The Trevor Project
    https://www.thetrevorproject.org
  Crisis support and mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youth.

Food & Basic Needs Assistance



• Greater Chicago Food Depository
  https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org
  Food support for families and children in need.
• Feeding America – Kids Programs
  https://www.feedingamerica.org/our-work/hunger-relief-programs/kids-programs
  Food assistance for children through school programs.
• Salvation Army Chicago – Youth Services
  https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/metro/youth-services/
  Provides meals, shelter, and support programs for children and families.

Additional Resources for Your Toolkit.

Mentorship & Youth Development

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
    https://bbbschgo.org
  Mentorship programs for children and teens.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago
    https://bgcc.org
  Programs that support academic success, healthy living, and leadership development.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago – Youth Programs
    https://www.ymcachicago.org
  After-school programs, mentorship, and leadership training for youth.

Special Needs & Disability Support

• Easterseals – Chicago
    https://www.easterseals.com/chicago/
  Resources for children with disabilities and their families.
• The Arc of Illinois
    https://www.thearcofil.org
  Advocacy and support for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Autism Speaks – Illinois
    https://www.autismspeaks.org
  Information and support for children and families affected by autism.

STEM & Tech Programs

• Girls Who Code
    https://girlswhocode.com
  Free coding programs for girls in grades 3-12.
• Black Girls Code
    https://www.blackgirlscode.com
  Tech and STEM training for Black girls.
• Code.org
    https://code.org
  Free coding lessons for kids of all ages.

Youth Violence Prevention & Crisis Support



• Chicago Youth Programs
    https://chicagoyouthprograms.org
  Provides mentorship, tutoring, and violence prevention initiatives.
• Crisis Text Line
    https://www.crisistextline.org
  24/7 crisis support for youth in distress. Text HOME to 741741 for help.
• Youth Guidance – Becoming a Man (BAM) & Working on Womanhood (WOW)
    https://www.youth-guidance.org
  Programs that provide social-emotional learning and mentoring to at-risk youth.