Chicago’s Youth Rize Up
The Youth Rize Up program is designed to help youth reach their full potential
The Youth Rize Up program is designed to help youth reach their full potential and become productive members of society. The program is open to all youth who live in Chicago and are aged 11-18.
How Can We Help You
THROUGH SOLUTIONS-BASED PROGRAMS
Books Over Balls Chicago’s Youth Rize Up is an initiative that provides youth between the ages of 11-18 with access to information and resources that support and enrich their lives and learning. The program offers a variety of programs and services, including:
- Life Skills Education: This program teaches youth about important life skills, such as goal setting, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
- Positive Mentoring: Youth are paired with mentors who provide support, guidance, and friendship.
- Community Engagement: Youth have the opportunity to participate in community service projects and learn about social justice issues.
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM): Youth are exposed to STEM concepts and activities that can help them develop their interests in these fields.
Here are some of the benefits of participating in the Youth Rize Up program:
- Improved academic performance
- Increased self-confidence
- Reduced risk of engaging in risky behaviors
- Stronger relationships with family and friends
- Increased civic engagement
- A brighter future
If you are a youth between the ages of 11-18, I encourage you to learn more about the Youth Rize Up program and consider enrolling. It is a great opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in school, college, and life.
Positively Changing Lives
POSITIVELY CHANGING LIVES THROUGH SOLUTIONS-BASED PROGRAMS
Books Over Balls (BOB) is a non-profit organization that uses basketball as a platform to provide life skills and academic support to youth in Chicago. BOB’s mission is to positively change lives through solutions-based programs.
THROUGH SOLUTIONS-BASED PROGRAMS
BOB’s programs are designed to help youth develop the skills they need to succeed in school, college, and life. BOB’s programs focus on the following areas:
- Academics: BOB provides academic support to youth through tutoring, homework help, and college counseling.
- Life skills: BOB teaches youth about character development, decision-making, goal setting, time management, conflict resolution, stress management, and healthy living.
- Sports: BOB provides youth with the opportunity to participate in basketball leagues and camps.
- Community service: BOB encourages youth to give back to their community through volunteer work.
BOB’s programs are delivered through a variety of methods, including:
- Workshops: BOB offers a variety of workshops on a variety of topics.
- One-on-one mentoring: BOB pairs youth with mentors who can provide guidance and support.
- Group activities: BOB organizes group activities that provide opportunities for youth to practice the skills they have learned.
- Online resources: BOB provides online resources that youth can use to learn more about the topics covered in the program.
BOB’s programs have been shown to be effective in helping youth to develop the skills they need to succeed in life.
Here are some of the ways that BOB is positively changing lives through solutions-based programs:
- Academic success: BOB’s academic support programs have helped youth to improve their grades and test scores.
- Reduced risky behaviors: BOB’s programs have helped youth to reduce their involvement in risky behaviors such as substance abuse and violence.
- Increased self-esteem: BOB’s programs have helped youth to increase their self-esteem and confidence.
- Developed social skills: BOB’s programs have helped youth to develop social skills such as teamwork, cooperation, and communication.
- Built positive relationships: BOB’s programs have helped youth to build positive relationships with their peers, mentors, and coaches.
BOB is committed to positively changing the lives of youth in Chicago. BOB’s programs are designed to help youth develop the skills they need to succeed in school, college, and life. BOB’s programs are effective and have helped thousands of youth to improve their lives.
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BOB has served over 10,000 youth since its inception.
Non-Profit Organization That Uses Basketball As A Platform
Books Over Balls (BOB) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that uses basketball as a platform to provide life skills and academic support to youth in Chicago. BOB was founded in 2014 by Fernando Vincent, Al Raiford, and Revin Fellows.
BOB’s programs are designed to help youth develop the skills they need to succeed in life. The organization offers a variety of programs, including:
- After-school programs: BOB’s after-school programs provide youth with a safe and supervised environment where they can participate in a variety of activities, including basketball, tutoring, and mentoring.
- Summer programs: BOB’s summer programs provide youth with a fun and engaging way to learn and grow. The programs include basketball, field trips, and educational workshops.
- Mentoring programs: BOB’s mentoring programs pair youth with positive role models who can provide guidance and support.
- Scholarship programs: BOB’s scholarship programs help youth pay for college.
BOB has served over 10,000 youth since its inception. The organization has a proven track record of success. BOB youth have a higher graduation rate and lower dropout rate than their peers. They are also less likely to be involved in crime.
Books Over Balls is a valuable resource for youth in Chicago. The organization is making a difference in the lives of young people and helping them to reach their full potential.
Here are some of the ways that Books Over Balls is making a difference:
- Improving academic achievement: BOB youth have a higher graduation rate and lower dropout rate than their peers.
- Reducing crime: BOB youth are less likely to be involved in crime.
- Improving social-emotional skills: BOB youth develop positive relationships with their peers and mentors. They also learn how to resolve conflict peacefully and make responsible decisions.
- Increasing self-esteem: BOB youth develop a sense of self-worth and confidence. They also learn that they can achieve their goals if they work hard.
Books Over Balls is a valuable resource for youth in Chicago. The organization is making a difference in the lives of young people and helping them to reach their full potential.