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There are several ways to contribute to FOUS Youth Development Services.

1) Financial Contribution - There is no dollar amount too small. Join us as a partner and contribute monthly or give a one-time contribution. Just make a check out to FOUS Youth Development Services, P.O. Box 42619, Evergreen Park, IL 60805. A contribution statement will be mailed to you for tax purposes.
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To make a financial donation look for the donation button on the next page. 


2) In-kind Donation - We accept office supplies, program materials, and much more. For a complete list contact us at 708-508-7389, Monday - Friday from 9:00 - 4:00.

3) Volunteer - We are always looking for volunteers to contribute time and talent to a worthy cause



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Welcome to  FOUS Youth Development Services a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization.  We have been serving the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs since 2003.  FOUS has established itself as a reputable and distinguished agency amongst youth service providers and the communities it serves. We provide school-based and afterschool programming in the Roseland Community. Our mission and vision are simple, impact the lives of today's youth through quality programming and strengthen front-line youth workers through professional development.

For additional information regarding our afterschool programs and youth worker training, please contact Annette Kellyat akelly4usyouthdevelopment.org.

FOUS Youth Development Services


4 CORE VALUES

Core Value One: Mentoring & Empowering Youth 

Goal: Empowering youth to grow, connect, dream, and lead.



Core Value Two: Strengthen Families

Goal: Provide parenting workshops and needed school apparel (uniform white tops, footwear) and supplies.

Core Value Three: Building Community Partnerships

Goal: To cultivate community partnerships through collaboration and resource sharing to create safe communities for all.

Core Four: Strengthen Youth Work Practice

Goal: Equip frontline youth professionals with positive youth development strategies and methods in order to empower the next generation.




For Our Ultimate Success (FOUS)

Grants and more grants!!!

      

We are happy to announce that for the 8th year, FOUS Youth Development Services will receive the Partnership for Safe & Peaceful Communities (PSPC) Grant 2023.

http://safeandpeaceful.org

PSPC represents 50 funders and foundations committed to aligning their funding to support proven and promising urgent responses to reduce violence.


The organization will also receive funding from the City of Chicago. Newly elected Mayor Brandon Johnson, has kept his word. FOUS will provide gap programming this summer in the West Pullman Community. The gap is that Chicago Public Schools end early this year, on 6/6/23. Chicago Park District summer jobs will not begin until 6/27. There is a three-week gap in time when safe activities are needed for children and youth across the City to be made available.

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Our Mission

We make quality programming a priority!