Horizons For Youth - Scholarship. Mentoring. Community.

Be a positive role model.

Mentoring

Each child in Horizons for Youth is assigned a mentor to serve as a positive role model and source of emotional support. In addition to attending monthly group outings, mentors spend time with their Little Sibs independently to expose them to new opportunities and experiences. We're always looking for volunteers to mentor a child. These relationships have a powerful influence on our students and help to shape the men and women they will become.

Become An HFY Mentor

Become a Big Sibling

By giving your time just twice each month, you can have a tremendous impact on a young child. Participate in group events, spend time together on your own and become part of each others lives. You'll be amazed at the difference you can make.

» Become a Big Sibling

“She and I hit if off right from the start. I feel we can talk about pretty much anything and I feel comfortable with the rest of her family.”

– Rachel, Horizons for Youth Big Sibling

 
Become An HFY Surrogate Big Sibling

Become a Surrogate Big Sibling

As a Surrogate Big Sibling, you would be paired with one of our children for our monthly (second Saturday) Child Enrichment Outing when a Big Sibling is unable to attend.

» Become a Surrogate Big Sibling

Horizons for Youth is a certified
501(c)3 non–profit organization


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Upcoming Events

January Child Enrichment Outing
Saturday, January 14th, 2012
K-7th Grade: Journey World
8:15am-12:00pm

High School Entrance Exam
Saturday, January 14th, 2012
8th Grade

Horizons for Youth Wish List

There are so many other ways to help support our community!

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Sibling Suggestions

Use the below links to find an activity for you and your Little Sibling.

Link Indicator  ChicagoKids.com

Link Indicator  Mayor's Office of Special Events

Link Indicator  Chicago Park District: Events

Link Indicator  Metromix

Program Success Stories Success Story PortraitAri: HFY Student 1992–2001

Thanks to our volunteers, Ari is one of our many successes. She has the following list of accomplishments, and the list just keeps growing.

  • overcame dyslexia
  • 2005 Chicago Academy for the Arts Graduate
  • 2009 DePaul University Graduate (top 15% of her class)
  • first in her family to graduate from college

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From Our Families

“He has made a positive impression on my son. He is someone that my son looks up to.”

Jacqueline, Horizons for Youth Parent

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