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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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.

Yasmin

Joined in 1998
as a second grader

Our impact on education

Of our students, K-12, perform at or above grade level

Of Horizons for Youth students graduate from high school

Of our students persist to and through college

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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

22nd Annual
On Cloud Nine Canceled

SAVE THE DATE FOR
Saturday, February 4, 2023

On Cloud Nine was founded in 2001 to honor the memory of Paige Barnett, who passed away at the age of 18 months on February 2, 2000. To learn more about the event and purchase your tickets, click below!

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#fbf to a few mentor/mentee pairs over the years. Although our initial ask of mentors is two years to their Little Sib, our average mentor/mentee pair is 4+ years! Thank you mentors! #mentoringamplifies #nationalmentoringmonth #HFYmentors

We have disappointingly decided to CANCEL On Cloud Nine this year. Given the current COVID climate and safety of our guests, staff, and students, we feel it is the right decision. Although we may not be gathering in person, we do rely on your support to continue with our student programs. If you would like…

#MLKDay is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all to volunteer and improve their communities. As you research ways to get involved today and beyond, we invite you to consider becoming a mentor at Horizons for Youth! Link in our bio to learn more. #mentoringamplifies #mentoringmonth #hfymentors #mlkday

Thanks so much to our friends at @rushmedical for joining us at today’s Partnership Party! Our students asked lots of fun questions on what it takes to be a doctor and what experiments their residents get to do for work! #hfypartners #nonprofitchicago

Horizons for Youth’s Mentorship Program has remained a core part of our model since our inception 30 years ago! Why? Because research has shown that students who face opportunity gaps, and who are matched with a mentor, are more likely to succeed in the classroom and beyond! Thank you, mentors, for being a core part…

The month of January marks #NationalMentoringMonth. One relationship at a time, our mentors' commitment and passion for our students amplifies our mission, and in turn, our students’ success! So, as we kick off 2022, we’d like to say thank you to all our past and current mentors! #MentoringAmplifies #MentoringMonth #HFYMentors --- We’ll be posting throughout…