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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Live on Good Morning America
Thank you Fresh Wave!

On August 8th, our post-secondary students were surprised on national TV when Fresh Wave used their segment on Good Morning America and gave Horizons for Youth a $25,000 check! We thank Fresh Wave for this impactful gift!

As our entire student body heads back to school this season, we ask you to consider donating and helping us raise another $25,000! These funds will help us provide academic support to approximately 200 students enrolled in our programs.




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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

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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Thank you to our friends at @slalomchicago for hosting our annual team retreat! Getting together to talk strategy and goals is always better with a view.
We're hiring for this part-time position! Check-out our website to learn more and apply: https://horizons-for-youth.org/careers/ #careers #nonprofitchicago #education
Fun fact: about 50% of Horizons students' best-fit schools are private/parochial. We provide approximately $600,000 in tuition support each year so these students can access the resources they need in the right environment for them! ICYMI, last week @freshwave surprised our post-secondary students on @goodmorningamerica with a $25,000 gift. But as the rest of our…
@freshwave surprised Horizons with $25,000 on @goodmorningamerica yesterday! This gift will help support some of our older students as they start their post-secondary journeys this month. But our work doesn't end here! As all of our students get ready to head back to school this fall, we ask you to consider: 1) Donating - visit…
Our staff enjoying a casual Monday afternoon on the river! #nonprofitchicago
We enjoyed the 11th Annual Senior Shopping Day hosted by @freshwave! Check out a few photos from our shopping experience!