HORIZONS FOR YOUTH

Our mission is to transform children’s lives by providing targeted resources, rooted in education, in a trusting partnership with their families and communities.

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About us

Since 1991, Horizons for Youth has committed to understanding each individual student’s need and filling that gap. Through a series of highly coordinated, targeted support services, we create spaces for youth of all academic ability levels to succeed.

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Meet some of our students

l think the most important lesson I’ve learned at Horizons for Youth is that family isn’t just blood. It’s the support around us.
Sylvia
Joined in 2001
as a third grader
A couple things I’m proud to have accomplished, is that I’m able to push through challenges. I’ve gotten better over the years.
Marcheon
Joined in 2017
as a sixth grader
Horizons for Youth has opened a whole new world for me. They set you up to succeed, and if it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be here today.
Martin
Joined in 2000
as a kindergartener
Knowing the importance of having a genuine mentor, who is really invested in the program and in me as a student, is why I am a mentor today.
Yasmine
Joined in 1998
as a second grader

Our impact on education

90

%

Of our students, K-12, performed at grade level in AY21-22

100

%

Of Horizons for Youth students graduated from high school in AY21-22

80

%

Of cost of college secured by our college students

Save the Date
May 6, 2023

We hope you’ll join us for the 12th annual No Ordinary Evening (NOE). This event is sponsored by the Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial Fund, for which Horizons for Youth is the primary beneficiary.

Ticket purchases and sponsorships can be made by visiting the page below!

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Words from our community

The best thing about Horizons for Youth is that it provides students and families with what they need to be the best version of themselves.
Tiffany
Program Parent
Seeing Bryce grow up the last six years has profoundly changed my outlook. I am grateful to be a part of his life and to witness the tangible changes as he grows up and finds his place in the world.
Peter
Big Sib Mentor
We work hard to have a diverse racial, religious, and socioeconomic population. Horizons for Youth heard that and responded to that in a very positive way.
Mary Ellen
Former Principal of Francis Xavier Warde School
Horizons for Youth has really been able to supplement the resources our students need that our schools cannot provide on their own.
Dr. Natalie Johnson
Education Researcher & Tutor

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Buy your tickets now for No Ordinary Evening 2023! Saturday, May 6 - Palmer House Chicago For more information and tickets: horizons-for-youth.org/noordinaryevening
On Cloud Nine may be over, but the unwavering support of our sponsors continues to thrive! We'd like to give a special mention to @salvilaw who has remained steadfast in their support of Horizons for Youth. Your gift will have great impact in transforming the life of a child!
A huge thank you to Chris and @ernstyoung for hosting our March Mini-Outing for lunch and an afternoon to see Annie! We had a great time!
Last Chance!! Register now for the annual Horizons for Youth YPB March Madness Bracket Challenge! $25 entry fee / $250 Prize Sign-up by Tip-Off March 16 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-madness-2023-tickets-574729269717
Join the Young Professionals group for No Ordinary Evening next Saturday, March 18th at Village Tap from 12-3pm to learn more about NOE and Horizons for Youth! Enjoy some NCAA March Madness on the screens and first drink on us! For tickets and more info about No Ordinary Evening: http://horizons-for-youth.org/noordinaryevening/
Are you ready for some March Madness? Selection Sunday is this weekend but you can register now for the annual Horizons for Youth YPB March Madness Bracket Challenge! $25 entry fee / $250 Prize Sign-up by March 16 https://hfymarchmadness2023.eventbrite.com