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Alternatives Established in 1971, Alternatives mission is to inspire young people to create a just future through

How did your workplace help (or hurt) your experience as a parent?In this part 4 of our 4-part series on Community Care,...
09/04/2026

How did your workplace help (or hurt) your experience as a parent?

In this part 4 of our 4-part series on Community Care, we will focus on Collective Care for Mothers and Families. You'll have the chance to share your own experiences with us, too. Tell us what went right, or tell us what went wrong. We'll come together to discuss solutions.

Tickets now available for Cocktails and Complicity on Thursday, October 9th. Registration for this event is a pay-what-you-can donation; the suggested donation is $5. You can donate as much as you are able to - donations of all sizes are accepted. Click Evenbrite link for tickets, https://buff.ly/bxqwLQp

Join Bria Brumfield, along with 3 other speakers, on the topic of K-12 Schools and Behavioral Health: Creating a Seamles...
09/04/2026

Join Bria Brumfield, along with 3 other speakers, on the topic of K-12 Schools and Behavioral Health: Creating a Seamless Continuum of Care for Youth at the 2026 Cook County Behavioral Health Summit: Driving Action to Impact.

Wednesday, September 9th
📍UIC Forum, 1213 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60607
⏰ 10:30am- 11:45am

🍨Eat ice cream and support Alternatives! Come to our ice cream social fundraiser. 📍Jeni’s Ice Creams at 5306 N. Clark St...
09/02/2026

🍨Eat ice cream and support Alternatives! Come to our ice cream social fundraiser.

📍Jeni’s Ice Creams at 5306 N. Clark St. in Andersonville
⏰ 4pm to 7pm

25% of all sales during the event will be donated back to us — so come enjoy scoops of your favorite flavors while supporting Alternatives. 🍦😋

🍦Save the date! We’re hosting an ice cream social fundraiser. 📍Jeni’s Ice Creams at 5306 N. Clark St. in Andersonville⏰ ...
08/19/2026

🍦Save the date! We’re hosting an ice cream social fundraiser.

📍Jeni’s Ice Creams at 5306 N. Clark St. in Andersonville
⏰ 4pm to 7pm

25% of all sales during the event will be donated back to us — so come enjoy scoops of your favorite flavors while supporting Alternatives. 🍨😋

Summer looks good on our youth. ☀️💙From exploring the city to making new memories together, every outing is another oppo...
08/07/2026

Summer looks good on our youth. ☀️💙

From exploring the city to making new memories together, every outing is another opportunity to laugh, connect, and simply enjoy being young.

Through Chicagobility and our Restorative Justice Summer Institute, participants are building leadership skills, practicing restorative justice, strengthening relationships, and discovering the power of community. Every talking circle, every shared experience, and every new connection is helping shape the leaders our communities need.

Here's to a summer filled with growth, joy, and unforgettable memories. 🌟

If you work with youth on Chicago's West Side, Alternatives' West Side Cohort is an opportunity to strengthen your pract...
08/04/2026

If you work with youth on Chicago's West Side, Alternatives' West Side Cohort is an opportunity to strengthen your practice alongside a community of fellow youth-serving professionals.

Over the course of this FREE year-long cohort (September 2026–August 2027), participants will receive:
✨ Monthly trainings (1 3-hour training per month) on Trauma-Informed Care, Restorative Practices, and Racial Equity
✨ Individual coaching (1 hour per month) to help put learning into practice
✨ Technical assistance tailored to your work
✨ Opportunities to collaborate, share resources, and build relationships with practitioners across schools, nonprofits, and community organizations

Visit https://alternativesyouth.org/west-side-cohort/ to apply by August 21st.

This week!Kick off the 2026-27 school year with Pour In's Back to School Giveaway with a free backpack, school supplies,...
07/30/2026

This week!Kick off the 2026-27 school year with Pour In's Back to School Giveaway with a free backpack, school supplies, snacks, haircuts, bounce house, face painting and more!

Join the fun with music, games and raffles:
🗓️ Saturday, August 1st,
⏰ 12-3pm
📍Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St.

This free event is sponsored by Youth Guidance, Jett's Jumpland & Catering, Black Fire Brigade and Mr. Dad's Father's Club.

Invest in the people guiding the next generation.✔️ Restorative practices✔️ Data-informed violence prevention✔️ Conflict...
07/16/2026

Invest in the people guiding the next generation.

✔️ Restorative practices
✔️ Data-informed violence prevention
✔️ Conflict de-escalation strategies
✔️And more

Ready to bring a training to your team? Learn more on our Training page, https://alternativesyouth.org/training/

Games, henna tattoos, snacks and wonderful friends! 🎈Thanks for bringing your amazing energy to our community carnival. ...
07/13/2026

Games, henna tattoos, snacks and wonderful friends! 🎈
Thanks for bringing your amazing energy to our community carnival. Until next time! 🎉

📸: Brian Hicks

Another one for the books! Thanks to everyone who joined us for Cocktails & Complicity at Fulton Street Collective. Our ...
07/10/2026

Another one for the books! Thanks to everyone who joined us for Cocktails & Complicity at Fulton Street Collective. Our next event will be in October 2026. Subscriber to our newsletter for more details.

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