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Winter Newsletter
March 2023
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Greetings!
What a year 2022 was for us! This past year all of us along with the youth that we serve have spent time adapting to a new normal. In our newsletters, we will be sharing our latest news, information from this past year’s events and what's coming up, employee highlights, program updates, and our progress including the move into our newest location at Central.
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What's New? YOS moved to a new location |
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For a few months in 2022, our staff from the Irving Park office were temporarily displaced, due to repairs that were required on the building. After evaluating the situation, it was in our best interest to give up on the repairs and find a new place to call home. In January 2023, our staff moved into their new offices located at Central Office 3445 N. Central Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60634. Come visit soon!
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YOS Welcomes Our Newest Board Member |
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Donald joins YOS board as a leader with over 20+ years of professional experience. He leads with kindness and strength, a husband and father of two. As an Investment Advisor Representative working at Vantage Point Financial, LLC in Lisle, IL.
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The Girls Empowerment and Motivation Series (GEMS) and YOS works toward reducing risk factors and promoting protective factors for girls who come in contact with the juvenile justice system and places them on a path toward success, stability, and long-term contribution to society. Learn more
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Upcoming Events & Activities |
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Youth Outreach Services is excited to announce the return of
The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 6:00-9:00 PM.
Guests will enjoy specialty wines, delightful chocolates, appetizers, beer, a variety of spirits, and plenty of social time with old friends as well as getting to know some new ones while supporting a good cause! All proceeds provide support for at-risk youth who depend upon it to benefit from YOS services. Click here for more details
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Your Support is Making a Difference!
Here's a brief look back on client activities from the past few months.
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Back to School Event
August 2022
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Art Therapy
September 2022
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Pumpkin Carving
October 2022
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Bowling Party
November 2022
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Altitude Trampoline Outing
January 2023
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Thank you to all who donated to our fundraising efforts! |
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We cannot express our gratitude enough for all of you who donated as a result of our multiple fundraising efforts including the Give Thanks campaign, Giving Tuesday, Gift Cards, Facebook Fundraisers, Annual Appeal, Corporate Giving, and from our Board of Directors.
Total Donated (Oct. - Dec. 2022)
$17,051 Corporate Gifts
$11,326 Board of Directors
$8,123 Individual Giving
$36,500 Total Donations
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YOS Holiday Party 2022
Highlights from the YOS employee holiday party at Brookfield Zoo.
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Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest |
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Who won the Ugliest Sweater Contest this year?
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Kaitie Panka, is our Substance Use Prevention Specialist, at the Central office. Kaitie earned her Bachelor’s degrees in both Psychology and Music Education from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. After graduating, she began her prevention career in Iowa where she gained significant experience working with trauma-impaired youth, providing problem gambling training to casino employees, and substitute teaching opening her eyes to the impact she could have on youth and the community.
Since joining YOS, Kaitie has developed the skills needed to be very successful and she brings a creative, well-rounded approach to teaching youth during her prevention education classes.
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Marquita Humphrey is our Bilingual Clinical Counselor at the Central Office. Marquita attended Spelman College where she earned a B.A. in Psychology. As a Peace Corps volunteer, Marquita served in Ecuador and learned Spanish. During that time, she found a love for working with children and adolescents.
After returning to the US, Marquita went on to attend Widener University, earning her Master of Social Work with a focus on trauma, and a Master of Education in Human Sexuality on the Sex Therapy track.
In her free time, Marquita enjoys creating art, making people laugh, and dancing.
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Let's Celebrate Our Dedication to YOS
Work anniversaries from Dec. Jan. & Feb.
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Thank you for all you do and for believing in a world where all young people can grow and thrive. To get the latest updates on what's happening with YOS, follow us on social media.
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