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

Every young person deserves access to everyday essentials. 💛At Alternatives, youth in our programs can pick up hygiene s...
10/23/2026

Every young person deserves access to everyday essentials. 💛

At Alternatives, youth in our programs can pick up hygiene supplies whenever they need them—no questions asked. Help us keep these essentials available by donating unopened hygiene products and new socks. See the image for our supply wish list.

📍 Donation drop-off locations:

• 46th Ward Office: Monday–Thursday, 9am–5pm; Friday, 9am–3pm
• Alternatives: Tuesday, October 27 and Monday, November 9 only, 9:30am–4:30pm
• Need to arrange a different day? Email us to coordinate!

Prefer to donate digitally? Visit our website, https://alternativesyouth.org/donate/ to make a financial donation. Your contribution helps us purchase additional supplies and high-need essentials for the kits.

Thank you for supporting our youth! Share this drive with friends, family, and colleagues to help spread the word.

In this episode of Broken Office Chair, host Bessie Alcantara meets again with Amanda Hwu. Amanda directs ILCPF’s strate...
10/22/2026

In this episode of Broken Office Chair, host Bessie Alcantara meets again with Amanda Hwu. Amanda directs ILCPF’s strategies to create new philanthropic structures that are genuinely accountable to the Illinois organizing ecosystem. Her work is driven by the belief that how we fund organizing is a critical site for practicing the discipline and interdependence needed for transforming our world.

Amanda was born and raised in East Central Illinois. Prior to ILCPF, she served as the founding Director of Neighborhood Funders Group’s Midwest Organizing Infrastructure Funders where she built the region’s only program dedicated to training and coordinating funders to resource organizing. Her past work also includes managing an equity initiative within a family foundation, facilitating participatory grantmaking processes to fund Asian and Pacific Islander-led power building, building data systems for violence prevention programs, coordinating youth organizing programs, and supporting racial and environmental justice campaigns.

🎧 Head to the link and listen today, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amanda-hwu/id1696723434?i=1000797057877

New episode of Broken Office Chair is live! 🎙️Host Bessie Alcantara sits down with Amanda Hwu (ILCPF) for a deep dive in...
10/20/2026

New episode of Broken Office Chair is live! 🎙️

Host Bessie Alcantara sits down with Amanda Hwu (ILCPF) for a deep dive into what it really takes to build accountable, transformative funding for local organizing.

If you’ve ever wondered how the money behind movement-building actually works—and how we can practice true interdependence in philanthropy—this conversation is for you.

🎧 Listen now, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amanda-hwu/id1696723434?i=1000797057877

Take a look at our upcoming October trainings.We offer tailored professional development solution customized to cover a ...
10/19/2026

Take a look at our upcoming October trainings.

We offer tailored professional development solution customized to cover a range of topics. Each training is designed to meet the specific needs of your organization or group.

Learn more on our website, https://alternativesyouth.org/training/.

✨ We're hiring: Training Coordinator ✨Want to put equity into action? We’re looking for a Training Coordinator to suppor...
10/16/2026

✨ We're hiring: Training Coordinator ✨

Want to put equity into action? We’re looking for a Training Coordinator to support our Training Manager in leading and growing our Restorative Justice (RJ), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), and Racial Equity (RE) programs.

The Role:
✨ Oversee and evaluate equity-centered curricula
✨ Facilitate in-person & virtual trainings for schools and partners
✨ Provide technical assistance & build organizational capacity
✨ Ensure grant compliance and high training standards

Requirements:
✔️ Strong knowledge of TIC, Racial Equity, and RJ frameworks
✔️ Willingness to travel (locally, statewide, or nationally)

Apply on our website, https://alternativesyouth.org/careers/

November 19 & CHILDCARE ADDED 🚨How did your workplace help (or hurt) your experience as a parent?Join us for Part 4 of o...
10/15/2026

November 19 & CHILDCARE ADDED 🚨

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

Join us for Part 4 of our 4-part series on Community Care, where we will focus on Collective Care for Mothers and Families.

This session is all about real experiences—the good, the bad, and everything in between. Come ready to share what went right, what went wrong, and work together with us to discuss real solutions.

New date: Thursday, November 13th (Rescheduled from October)

Location: 145 S. Wells St., 20th Floor, Chicago

Time: Thursday, November 19

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE: We’re happy to offer childcare on-site so you can fully engage in the conversation. Let us know when registering if you need care, and provide your child(ren)'s age.

Tickets: Registration is pay-what-you-can (suggested donation is $5), but no one will be turned away if they cannot donate. Tickets available on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cocktails-complicity-collective-care-for-mothers-and-families-tickets-1997617974135?aff=oddtdtcreator

We're sharing the tools and knowledge to create brave spaces 💜. Our trainings are perfect for adults working with young ...
10/14/2026

We're sharing the tools and knowledge to create brave spaces 💜. Our trainings are perfect for adults working with young people, schools, and community-based organizations. We offer training in racial equity, trauma-informed care, restorative justice practices, and more.

Learn more on our website or visit the Training page in our Linktree (link in bio).

A collab for the greater good! Alternatives' Director of Behavioral Health, Bria Brumfield, and Deputy Mayor of Health a...
10/13/2026

A collab for the greater good! Alternatives' Director of Behavioral Health, Bria Brumfield, and Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services, Arturo Carrillo, are all smiles in front of a CARE van. The Alternatives team has been in coalition with the Collaborative for Community Wellness (CCW) in implementing and expanding the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program (CARE).

In case you missed it: the CARE program will expand its hours on October 12, from 8am-10pm. If you are experiencing or observing someone experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911 and request the CARE Team Monday through Friday.

Join our Team! We're hiring a Training Manager.We are seeking a transformative Training Manager to oversee our grant-fun...
10/09/2026

Join our Team! We're hiring a Training Manager.

We are seeking a transformative Training Manager to oversee our grant-funded training programs, technical assistance, and team capacity-building—all anchored in a racial, gender, sexuality, and ability equity lens.

What you’ll do:
-Lead & mentor a dedicated team
-Oversee government grant administration, finance, and reporting
-Design & facilitate training in Restorative Justice & Trauma-Informed Care
-Drive capacity-building and technical assistance for partner organizations

Apply on our website, https://alternativesyouth.org/careers/

Address

241 E. 57th Street
Chicago, IL
60637

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17735067474

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