Horizons For Youth - Scholarship. Mentoring. Community.

Why we're here.

Success Stories

The success of our students and alumni inspire our continued efforts. A full 100% of our alumni have graduated from high school, and 80% went on to attend college. Below are a few of our current and future success stories:

Alumni Profiles

Ari Then Ari Now Ari

Then:
Horizons for Youth student
1992–2001

Now:

  • 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
 
Dexter Then Dexter Now Dexter

Then:
Horizons for Youth student
1997–2003

Now:

  • HighSight scholar
  • St. Ignatius High School graduate
  • John Carroll University Junior
 
Liliana Then Liliana Then Liliana

Then:
Horizons for Youth student
1993–1999

Now:

  • Latin School of Chicago Graduate
  • Daniel Murphy Scholar
  • John Carroll University Graduate
  • John Carroll University Assistant Director of Enrollment
 
Stephan Then Stephan Then Stephan

Then:
Horizons for Youth student
1996–2002

Now:

  • Providence St. Mel High School Graduate
  • Started and ran two private businesses
  • Morehouse University Senior
  • Internship, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
  • Internship, Goldman Sachs Co.
 

Future Success Stories

 

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

Upcoming Events

August Child Enrichment Outing
Saturday, August 7th, 2010
Back to School Picnic

College Scholarships

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2009 Annual Report

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Volunteer Appreciation Brunch

On April 10th, HfY recognized and celebrated the accomplishments of our wonderful volunteers.

Visit our Community page to view pictures from the event!

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

Link Indicator  read more Horizons success stories

From Our Families

“The mentors my kids have been blessed with couldn't have been picked any better.”

Yesenia, Horizons for Youth Parent

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