Movie Night

Culture Shock Camp

Hip-Hop Detox

American Girl Social with Kaya

American Girl Social with Kaya

Date: 

Mon. November 14, 2011

Time: 

6:00 pm

Location:
West Lawn
4020 W. 63rd Street
60629

About this event:
Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with our social featuring American Girl, Kaya, an adventurous Nez Perce girl with a generous spirit and a love of horses and nature.  Come learn about Kaya's culture, hear some stories, play some games, share a snack and make a craft to take home in this all ages program.

Registration is required as space is limited to 20 children.  Reserve your spot by calling 312-747-7381 or stop by the library to register.  All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

Vote for SWYC

The Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust has set up the Sun Shine Project for the greater Chicago community to Shine A Light on worthy charities and select organizations and projects that deserve a grant.

This is an awesome opportunity for SWYC to receive up to $150,000 in program funding! 

 

Every Vote Counts!

Please Vote by October 9, 2011

 

As committed individuals working to accomplish the Southwest Youth Collaborative's (SWYC) mission in helping young people thrive and achieve in their lives, we are asking all of you for your support.

Please act now by voting for our following projects: Urban Options--The Urban Options Project has created a pipeline of academic success and degree attainment from elementary school to college for students. This model was created and is delivered in partnership with participating schools, community organizations, parents, postsecondary education institutions and the Office of College and Career Preparedness of the Chicago Public Schools. Community Organizing Initiative-COI builds power and self-determination among low-income youth and families of color, and seeks to create a leadership and power base for disenfranchised young people and their families so that they can exercise their rights by shaping institutional and policy decisions that affect their lives. University of Hip Hop--UHH allows youth to explore themselves as individual artists through study and understanding of various mural & fine arts forms, urban dance, and to develop as leaders.

 

You can vote for all of our projects, but only once each.

 

Vote by October 9th 

Southwest Youth Collaborative Amandla Center 6400 S. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60629 Phone: (773) 476-3534  Fax: (773) 476-3615 www.swyc.org   How to Vote:   1.Go to Sun Shine Project: www.chicagosunshineproject.com 2.Create an account. You will receive an email to activate your account. 3.Visit the Project Page: www.chicagosunshineproject.com/projects and type the name of one of the Projects (to the left) in the Search Box. 4.Find the Project name on the list and "Click" on it. 5.Click "Vote" (the red "thumbs up" sign) 6.Share with your friends by using the Sharing buttons on the right hand side of the Project page. 7.Leave a nice comment about the Project by scrolling to the bottom of the page and enter it into the gray text box. Copy and paste the above information in an email, Facebook (as a message or event), Twitter, Linkedin, or other Social Networking sites.

 

After School Program Fest Press Release

Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Region 5 presents After school Program Fest 2011; a free event for the community to showcase and increase the enrollment of youth in after school programs across the region. The community is invited out on Saturday October 1, 2011, to the John L. Yancey Boys & Girls Club, located at 6245 S. Wabash Ave Chicago IL, 60637, from 1pm to 4pm for a day filled with entertainment, fun, and giveaways.  Buses will transport people to and from the event leaving from The Center of Change located at 63rd and California  and St. Sabina Church located at 7909 S. Racine  60620.  CPS Students of all ages and their families are encouraged to  attend.  

Some of the day's activities will include:

A Mobile Tech Lab

Free Shaved Ice, Popcorn, and Food Demos by Local Chefs

Free Dental Screenings for youth

A Mobile Rapid HIV Testing Van

Free Hair Cuts from a local Barber

Music Courtesy of DJ Dragon 

Performances by the University of Hip Hop Dancers 

Giveaways and More!

Entertainment  will also feature performances by Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Region 5 (YRCCC R5) after school programs and My After School Program is my Anti Violence Contest winners. There will be local youth service providers sharing information, resources, and opportunities for youth to enroll in after school programming.

Our theme this year is, "My After School Program Is My Anti Violence". The day will culminate with awarding of prizes for the winners of the My After School Program is my Anti Violence Contest. First Prize is an Ipod!  Youth must answer questions about how participation  After school programs has had a positive impact on their lives in the form of a poem, rap, essay, or visual art piece. If you choose a visual art piece please include a brief summary on how your piece answers the questions. Only 2 entries per program and group entries of no more than 2 youth. Submit entries forms online and turn in materials by Tuesday Sept 27th to Xavier Davis Southwest Youth Collaborative  6400 S. Kedzie Chicago. Winners will be announced at YRCCC Region 5 After School Program Fest Saturday October 1, 2011,  The Top 3 Entries will be contacted early and invited to perform at  the ASP Fest.  

To reserve a seat on a bus email your name, phone number, and the site you wish to get on the bus to yrcregion5communitycouncil@gmail.com or leave the info in a phone message at 773-476-3534 ext 245. Buses will leave 12:30pm and return no later than 6pm. Seating is limited so hurry!

Recent studies have found that youth, who do not participate in after school programs are nearly three times more likely to skip classes, use drugs, drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes and or engage in sexual activity.  Join us as we celebrate after school programming and  increase positives avenues for youth during out of school hours.

Youth Ready Chicago Community Council is an initiative that engages community members, youth-serving organizations, and the City Department of Family and Support Services in developing a coordinated regional and citywide network of programs, services, and resources available to youth during out of school time throughout Chicago.

The Southwest Youth Collaborative is the lead coordinating organization for Region 5 and our regional boundaries include: Harlem Avenue to the west, Lake Michigan to the east, 83rd Street to the south, and 55th Street to the northern boundary of the city.  Each year SWYC works with 2000 low-income youth and their families to provide educational enhancement, workforce development, life skills and leadership development, violence prevention, multicultural arts, and sports and recreation activities.

For more information contact Xavier Davis by email xdavis@swyc.org  or phone 773-819-5033

Flyers-Please forward through email and post widely.    

Contest Entry form- submit online and turn in materials by Tuesday Sept 27th.

 

ASP FEST Vendor's form-Complete this form by Sept 23rd if you would like to have a table at the event to share info, resources, and publicize your programs at ASP Fest. We have space for over 40 Vendors but tables are limited so please bring your own if possible.

 

Restorative Justice Project at SWYC

This is a piece on the Restorative Justice Circles that WYCC recorded here at SWYC.

Check it out!!!

People's City Council

""We Want Our Money Back, for Our Schools, Our Housing, and Our Jobs."

This is a great opportunity for civic action and community participation. We will be talking to our elected officials about the core issues of living wage jobs, affordable housing, public safety and quality public schools, and connect our issues to questions of revenue. With the 2012 City of Chicago budget and CPS budget heating up, we know that our communities are all going to face major cuts unless we talk about revenue sources from the corporations and banks that got us in this mess in the first place.

The idea of July 7th is to get as many aldermen in the room as possible, and show that there is a city-wide, organized base of community and labor that cares about these issues, and that will be working to make sure that working families come before a corporate agenda. The theme is ""We Want Our Money Back, for Our Schools, Our Housing, and Our Jobs."

Please come out and show Chicago's Alderman our strength in numbers. Buses will leave from SWYC and Center of Change and take us to UIC Forum were we will meet up with 1000 other folks from across the city.

When: THURSDAY, JULY 7TH, Doors open @ 5:30pm
Where: UIC Forum

Bus leaves 6400 S. Kedzie at 4:30pm and
Bus leaves 2749 W. 63rd at 4:30pm

Urban Options: Annual Awards Ceremony

When: Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Where: Gage Park Field House 2415 W. 55th Street
Time: 6:00 P.M.

We will be honoring our graduates for all their hard work!

• Refreshments will be provided
• Families and Friends are Welcome

Contact James Hollins with any questions (773) 476-3534 ex. 237

Hip Hop Is Bigger Than The Occupation: Screening by Existence is Resistance

Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship: Teens That Work:

How to Make Your Money and Keep It!

Presented by

Echelle Mohn, Education Consultant

Wednesday June 29, 2011

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Southwest Youth Collaborative

6400 S. Kedzie, Chicago IL. 60629

· How to Start Your Own Business

· Banking

· Saving

· Budgeting

Co-Sponsored by IDCFS LAN 77 & Urban Options Southwest Youth Collaborative

South West Community AIDS Awareness Day!

Free HIV/AIDS Workshop & Testing

Open to Youth and Adults of all ages

**Free HIV/AIDS Confidential Testing**

Courtesy of South Shore Hospital

*****Workshop Presented by *****

Universal Family Connection Inc.

Free FOOD!!!!

June 20, 2011 ~4pm- 6pm

@ The South West Youth Collaborative ~6400 S. Kedzie Ave. Chicago 60629

For more info email Xavier Davis~ xdavis@swyc.org or Call 773-819-5033

The South West Community HIV/AIDS Awareness day is a community event leading up to National HIV testing Day on June 27, 2011. This event seeks to bring together people of all ages in a safe space to learn and discuss how to reduce the impact of the HIV/AIDS on the entire community regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, religion or culture. There will be rapid HIV testing provided by South Shore Hospital on a first come first serve basis from 4-6pm and HIV 101 workshops presented by Universal Family Connection Inc. The day is open to all community members regardless of age but youth are encouraged to attend. The day is hosted in collaboration with The Chicago Department of Family Support Services, Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Region 5, The South West Youth Collaborative, and Universal Family Connection Inc.

South West Community HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!

Download Flyer

Free HIV/AIDS Workshop & Testing

Open to Youth and Adults of all ages

June 20, 2011 ~4pm- 6pm
@ The South West Youth Collaborative
6400 S. Kedzie Ave. Chicago 60629

For more info email Xavier Davis~ xdavis@swyc.org or Call 773-819-5033

Generation Y's Annual Pancake Breakfast

You are invited to come out and celebrate with the fierce young folks of Generation Y. If you attended last year then welcome back, if you didn't then join us now.


All the proceeds will go to support the work of our two ongoing campaign. Education Rights and Audy Home Campaign. We would also like the chance to invite folks to see Center of Change new office space. Meet our new Youth Council (C2YC)

Please come and feel free to pass this evite along. $5-$10 sliding scale at the door. Tickets sold in advance. $5 kids price and $10 general admission.

Our deliciously prepared breakfast and great entertainment includes:

Food Organic food like: Pancakes, eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, fruit salad, Oatmeal, Cereal, Milk, Juice, coffee, Tea, and More

Entertainment Live Vocal performances, Poetry, Music, Face painting, Balloons, Dancing, and a special mothers day market

Host:	Generation Y
Location:	Center of Change 2749 W. 63rd Street Chicago, IL 60615 US View Map
When:	Saturday, May 14, 11:00AM
Phone:	773-476-3534
Cost:	$10 per person