RogersPark

Edgewater

Uptown

Lakeview

Irving Park

Albany Park

NorthPark

ForestGlen

Jefferson Park

NorwoodPark

Dunning

Portage Park

Austin

HumboldtPark West Town

Near West Side

East Garfield

Park

North Lawndale

South Lawndale

Lower West Side

Lincoln Park

Lake Michigan

Near North Side

Loop

Bridgeport

McKinleyPark

New City

GrandBoulevard/Bronzeville

BrightonParkArcher

Heights

Englewood

WestEnglewood

Greater Grand Crossing

Auburn / Gresham Avalon Park

Burnside

Logan Square

Avondale

NorthCenter

WestRidge

LincolnSquare

O’Hare

EdisonPark

Belmont CraginMont-clare

WestGarfield

Park

Near South Side

Douglas

Oakland

Kenwood

Hyde Park

Woodlawn

South Shore

South Chicago

South Deering

HegewischRiverdale

West Pullman

Morgan Park

Beverly

WashingtonHeights

MountGreenwood

Roseland / PullmanEast Side

Calumet Heights

ChathamAshburn

Chicago LawnWestLawn

Clearing

Garfield Ridge WestElsdon

Gage Park

Armour Square

Hermosa

Fuller Park

WashingtonPark

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centro nueStro3232 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60651 Humboldt Park | (773) 489-3157

rebecca K. croWn youtH center7601 S. Phillips Ave., Chicago, IL 60649 South Shore | (773) 731-0444

elliott donnelley youtH center3947 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653 Bronzeville / Grand Boulevard | (773) 268-3815

FelloWSHip HouSe 844 W. 32nd St., Chicago, IL 60608 Bridgeport | (312) 326-2282

dorotHy Gautreaux cHild development center 975 E. 132nd St., Chicago, IL 60627 Riverdale / Altgeld | (773) 291-1000

mt. moriaH/taylor cHild development center 1501 N. Harding Ave., Chicago, IL 60651 Humboldt Park | (773) 278-5837

roSeland cHild development center 461 E. 111th St., Chicago, IL 60628 Roseland / Pullman | (773) 468-4405

camp roSentHal 3384 Clawson Rd., Dowagiac, MI 49047

Our Mission: Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) invests in kids in underserved

communities in Chicago to help them discover and realize their

full potential.

Our Work:

As the largest independent, locally based, multi-site

youth services organization in Chicago, we take pride in

our commitment to those we consider our city's and our country’s highest priority:

our children.

Embedded in Chicago’s neighborhoods where numerous barriers make success in life a difficult endeavor, we help our youth build the academic, social, and emotional competencies and achievements needed to be successful, offering programs from early childhood education to and through college.

With programs that provide welcome environments, academic support, access to resources, and adult role models, CYC utilizes a Positive Youth Development (PYD) model, a research-based approach to building youth’s assets. PYD focuses on 40 key areas to develop children’s skills and strengths— such as school engagement, responsibility, self-esteem, and positive family commun-ication. The more assets developed, the less likely youth are to engage in high-risk behaviors. In 2010, CYC served more than 5,400 youth, parents, and guardians.

As the African proverb states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” With this in mind, we collaborate with schools, universities, churches, and other social service agencies to serve our youth, their families, and their communities. Volunteers expand the scope and enhance the quality of our progress.

In program year 2010, CYC enlisted nearly 900 volunteers who provided more than 83,000 hours of service.

Top: Steven E. Zuccarini, CYC Board Chair (2008–2010)

Bottom: J. Harry Wells, President and CEO

Camp RosenthalCamp Rosenthal, CYC’s summer residential camp in Dowagiac, Michigan, serves more than 700 youth annually. It is one of only five camps in the Midwest devoted to serving low-income at-risk youth. For more information on Camp Rosenthal, see page 12.

Mentoring CYC operates five mentoring programs, each designed to provide our youth with one-on-one guidance and support from caring adults. For more information on Mentoring, see page 8.

n behalf of the staff and board of Chicago Youth Centers (CYC), we thank

you for helping make 2010 a year full of growth, proud achievements, and abundant, positive energy emanating from youth discovering and realizing their potential.

A recent study published by the National Academy of Sciences showed that neighborhood violence has a negative impact on the academic and social development of not only victims, but all youth living in the neighborhood. The children we serve live in communities where the threat of violence is just around the corner, and resources such as positive role models are scarce or non-existent. Our efforts to provide safe havens, emotional and educational support, and mentoring to these young people are more important now than ever.

In 2010, CYC worked with more than 5,400 youth, parents, and guardians through a combination of core programs from early childhood to and through college.

Our mentoring programs grew significantly this year, with the Mentoring Children of Prisoners program experiencing a 300 percent increase in the last two years. Another new mentoring program in the South Shore community has been such a success that the youth have begun mentoring elementary school youth themselves. Without these programs providing consistent role models and building self-esteem, we would not have graduated 100 percent of our seniors or supported more than 80 CYC alums in college through our Teen Leadership Development and College and Career Readiness programs.

These stories and more are found within the pages of this report. As we look forward, we will continue to increase efficiency while remaining effective during these challenging economic times, and our accomplishments this past year are proof we are on the right path. Again, we thank you for your continued support and for sharing our belief that all children deserve the respect, social benefits, and access to resources to be able to grow, laugh, live, realize, and discover their dreams.

Sincerely,

Steven E. Zuccarini, CYC Board Chair (2008-2010)

J. Harry Wells, President and CEO

Mission & Vision 1 Early Childhood Education 2 School-Age Child Development 4 Teen Leadership Development 6 Mentoring Programs 8 College & Career Readiness 10

Camp Rosenthal 12 CYC: The First Fifty Years 14 Combined Schedule of Operations 16 Board Lists 17 Map of CYC Locations BC

Table of Contents

Our Mission and Vision

A Letter from Our Board Chairman

and CEO

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Annual Report Production TeamGraphic Design: Paul Halupka, ha-lup-ka.com Portrait Photography: Vincent D. Johnson, othervertical.com

Annual Report Production TeamProject Manager: Carlos Velázquez, CYC Project Supervisor: Beth Carona, CYC

Donor Honor RollFiScal year 2010 July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010

Founder’S circle ($100,000+)Alvin H. Baum Family FundPolk Bros. Foundation United Way of Metropolitan Chicago

believerS ($25,000 – $49,999)Mr. and Mrs. Francis Biedler III, The Francis Biedler Foundation, The Francis Biedler III and Prudence R. Biedler FoundationThe Chicago Community TrustHSBC – North AmericaIllinois Tool Works FoundationPrince Charitable TrustsMichael Reese Health Trust

mentorS ($10,000 – $24,999)3MAnderson Family FoundationAnonymousAon FoundationThe Barker Welfare FoundationHelen Brach FoundationCharter One BankA.G. Cox Charity TrustCrown FamilyMr. Patrick T. DeLaceyMr. Charles G. DenisonThe Donnelley FoundationMs. Shawn M. Donnelley and Dr. Christopher KellyExperianJulius N. Frankel FoundationMr. and Mrs. Martin A. Gradman

John C. Griswold FoundationIllinois Tool Works Inc.Mr. Erik JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Michael Keiser Donor Advised Fund at the Chicago Community TrustBowman C. Lingle Trust Ms. Nicole Donnelley PowerWilliam G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc.Raymond James & Associates Luther I. Replogle FoundationStanley S. and Sylvia D. Stroup Family FoundationThe Wallace FoundationWGN Radio 720 Neediest Kids FundXerox Corporation

advocateS ($5,000 – $9,999)Abbott Laboratories FundMr. and Mrs. Lyle AkerAlberto-Culver CompanyThe Allstate Insurance CompanyAmerican AllianceAnonymousBaxter International Inc.Boeing Co.Bryan Cave LLPThe Chicago BearsChicago Tribune CharitiesMr. and Mrs. John P. CorvinoPatrick and Anna M. Cudahy FundMr. and Mrs. Eugene DeRamusMr. James R. Donnelley RR Donnelley FoundationJoseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation

First Nonprofit Mutual Insurance Co.Fortune Brands Inc.Goldman Sachs & CompanyW.W. Grainger, Inc.Mr. Jack GreenbergHarris Bank N.A.InnerWorkings, Inc.Mr. Larry KalasMr. Gerould W. KernKPMG LLPLaz Parking Ms. Julie LuechtManpower International Inc.Mazza FoundationMr. Clyde McGregorCol. Stanley R. McNeil FoundationMorgan StanleyThe Northern Trust Company

Perkins Coie LLPBenjamin J. Rosenthal FoundationMr. and Mrs. Stephen M. SlavinMr. Donald ThompsonMr. John WalterWinston & Strawn LLPMr. and Mrs. Henry G. WisniewskiMr. and Mrs. Steven E. Zuccarini

allieS ($2,500 – $4,999)1st City LLCAnonymousB & D FoundationMs. Deborah A. BrickerMr. and Mrs. Robert J. CeroneChicago White SoxMr. Gerhard ClessThe Epstein Foundation

Mr. Sidney Epstein and Mrs. Sondra Berman EpsteinMr. Richard ErwinGrant ThorntonMr. Patrick M. HardimanMr. and Mrs. John B. HillmanMr. Michael MerwinMr. Richard M. MorrowNew Frontiers FoundationPajeau Children’s FoundationPNC FoundationMr. Al B. ReidMr. and Mrs. Jason RossiRSM McGladreyMr. Raymond L. RusnakMr. Mark G. SanderMr. and Mrs. Stanley A. SchlitterMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Schmidt

Roger and Susan Stone Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. William TaylorUnited Conveyor FoundationVanguard Energy ServicesMr. Bruce WellsMr. and Mrs. J. Harry WellsMr. Edward A. Wiertel, Jr.William Blair & Company Foundation

coacHeS ($1,000 – $2,499)Altair Advisers LLCAmalgamated Bank of Chicago AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Richard BaerMr. and Mrs. Mike BasedowBlum-Kovler FoundationMr. Charles K. BobrinskoyMr. Roger O. Brown

John D. and Leslie Henner Burns Family FoundationMr. Jason CayaSeymour A. Cohen Family FoundationJohn C. and Jane B. Colman FundPhilip H. Corboy FoundationDiamond Management & Technology ConsultantsMr. Chip Dunn and Ms. Carrie DunnMr. John DvorakGelber FoundationMs. Cecelia GreenspanMrs. Elizabeth S. GuenzelMr. and Mrs. William HansenJ. Ira & Nicki Harris FoundationMs. Gayle Lynn Hill and Mr. Jeffrey A. UrbinaMr. and Mrs. Gregory K. Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin L. KattenKraft FoodsMr. and Mrs. Melvin M. KuppermanMs. Elizabeth M. Landes and Mr. Barry LevenstamMr. Gordon Lang, Jr.Mr. John W. Lee, IIIMr. and Mrs. Eric LefkofskyMs. Judith L. MaciorMr. Mark MageeMr. Kevin MaguireMr. Judd D. MalkinMr. Lewis ManilowMaurice Sporting Goods, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. MencoffMesirow FinancialPaul S. Nadler Family Charitable TrustMr. and Mrs. Mark Neaman

With this in mind, CYC’s Early Childhood Education program offers educational, social, nutritional, mental health, and disabilities services for children in our neighborhoods, aged 3–5. In 2010, CYC served 1,005 youth through our Head Start, Pre-K, and Pre-School programs.

After a nutrition assessment revealed a high range of obesity among young children at our ABC Polk Bros., Centro Nuestro, and Fellowship House centers, the Go, Slow, Whoa program was initiated to educate children and their parents on positive eating habits by teaching the nutritional and healthy difference between Go (healthy), Slow, and Whoa (unhealthy) foods. The program has served 150 youth and parents to date.

In spring, our Rebecca K. Crown, Dorothy Gautreaux, and Roseland centers were selected by policy research organization MDRC to implement its Head Start CARES program, designed to improve the social and emotional development of children in Head Start classrooms. To date, more than 325 youth have been supported with healthy, emotional, and behavioral development, which will have a lasting influence on their chances for success in school and beyond.

Building CommunityAbove left: Children from our ABC Polk Bros. Youth Center around a piano donated through Northern Board member Bonnie Phemister, who also provides piano lessons. CYC continually seeks to build bridges with the community and parents, offering parent-child days, home visits, newsletters, and workshops on parenting issues.

Literacy Programs Above right: At our Roseland Child Development Center. Building a foundation for literacy in a child’s first five years can reap huge rewards in their future academic achievement.

The Go, Slow, Whoa Program

Snack time at our Fellowship House in Bridgeport.

Providing activities, exercise, and healthy foods will build long-term positive habits.

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Early Childhood Education

Studies show that the first five years of a child’s life are a critical period in their growth; 85 percent of their intellect, personality, and social skills are

developed during this time. Children at risk of not receiving this support during this stage are likely to begin school already behind academically, a trend

that can hamper a child throughout their education.

In 2010, our School-Age Child Development programs served 847 youth.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph PadorrMr. Adam Patnaude and Mrs. Lauren PatnaudeMr. William O. PetersenPolk Family Charitable FundMr. and Mrs. Gordon S. PrussianMr. Edward RossMr. Michael RussellMs. Barbara S. Steiner and Mr. Robert SchmidtStellato & Schwartz, Ltd.Mr. Emory D. Stephens, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James P. StirlingStratford Advisory Group, Inc.Strobeck Real Estate, Inc.Walter and Caroline Sueske Charitable Trust

Mr. Joseph A. Vozar and Ms. Vicki ColettaMr. Philip R. Warth, Jr.Mr. Steven B. WeinsteinJudd A. & Marjorie Weinberg Family FoundationXR Trading LLCMs. Theresa Yancey

tutorS ($500 – $999)Albany Bank & Trust Company N.A.Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Ashley IIIMr. Gabor BalassaMr. and Mrs. Gary L. BannonMr. and Mrs. David K. BarthMr. Dean BekasMr. and Mrs. Philip D. Block IIIMr. and Mrs. Henry T. ChandlerMr. Craig Culbertson

Mr. Kent DautenDr. and Mrs. Thomas J. DeLaceyMr. and Mrs. Robert O. DelaneyMr. Craig J. DuchossoisMr. Stefan T. EdlisMr. and Mrs. Daniel M. FeeneyMr. Robert FeitlerFidelity Life AssociationMr. and Mrs. Christopher E. GirgentiMr. and Mrs. Roger V. GodduMr. Vincent GoszMr. and Mrs. Joseph GregoireSam GuevaraMr. and Mrs. William J. HagenahHodes Family FoundationThe Rose Houston Charitable FoundationIllinois Sports Facilites Authority

Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. JamiesonG.A. Johnson & SonMs. Patrina O. JonesMr. and Mrs. Eric JordahlDr. and Mrs. Jerome O. KaltmanThe Kamin FoundationThe Kapnick FamilyMr. and Mrs. Richard L. KeyserMr. and Ms. Shan KhanMs. Julie KiekenappKirkland & Ellis FoundationKloepfer Insurance Services, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. John J. KurganLarrimore Family FoundationMs. Laurie E. LawtonMr. Richard A. LenonMr. David LewinMs. Kari Lusk-Basick and Mr. John Basick

Mr. Kipp M. LykinsMr. Stanford D. MarksMr. and Mrs. Edwin D. MasonMcCormick FoundationMayor and Mrs. Thomas McDermottMr. and Mrs. Mark MoroneyMr. and Mrs. Allan B. MuchinNational Wrecking CompanyMr. and Mrs. Robert E. NeimanO’Keefe, Lyons & Hynes, LLCMr. Michael OliverMr. and Mrs. Mark E. PetersonMr. and Mrs. Ronald B. PhemisterMs. Annette M. Rehmke and Mr. Jeff W. HickeyMr. Daniel M. RomanoMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. RossMr. and Mrs. Earl J. Rusnak, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. ScheerMr. Allen H. SchiefelbeinMrs. Margaret F. ScottMr. and Mrs. Sean T. ScottSeder Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Neal L. SeltzerMr. Thomas SheerinMr. and Mrs. Harvey M. SheldonMr. and Mrs. Harrison I. SteansMr. Richard A. SteinThompson Family FoundationMr. Scott WheelerMr. Michael E. WilbornThe Robert and Susan Wislow Charitable FoundationMr. and Mrs. Sheldon Young

GuideS ($250 – $499)The Arvey Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. BardenMr. Bruce BeckerMr. Jacob A. Beidler and Ms. Deborah WitzburgMr. Gary O. BerglingMs. Betty L. BergmanMr. and Mrs. Robert H. BergmanMr. Marc Beem and Ms. Susan A. BerkowitzMr. and Mrs. Adam BermanMr. Michael BorkowskiMr. Timothy CareyMs. Beth CaronaMr. and Mrs. David CasperMr. and Mrs. Joseph ChevalierChicago Symphony OrchestraChubb Group of Insurance CompaniesMr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Collens

Computire, Inc.Stanton R. Cook FoundationMr. Frank DeCarloMr. and Mrs. Ronald P. DeLaceyMr. and Mrs. George T. DrakeMr. and Mrs. Peter S. EganMr. and Mrs. David J. EpsteinMr. and Mrs. E. James Erwin IIIMs. Elizabeth K. Ester and Mr. Michael T. BrodyMr. and Mrs. Jeremy FarmerFCI Construction, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Andrew FitchMr. and Mrs. Edward FitchMr. and Mrs. Howard GallerMs. Dorothy H. GardnerMs. Julia E. GetzelsMr. Michael Glazier

Mr. William H. GofenHamill Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Michael J. HammondMr. John H. HartMr. Gregory H. HendersonMs. Linda HinrichsRuth Horwich Revocable TrustMs. Heather R. HulinMr. and Mrs. Scott HumphreyMr. Andrew IngleyItalian Wine Bar, LLCMr. and Mrs. Stuart E. JacksonMr. and Mrs. Jerry J. JaegerMr. and Mrs. Michael H. JonesMr. and Mrs. Eric JorgensenMr. and Mrs. Gilbert KanterKeller Family FoundationMs. Tomoko Kondo

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. LalondeMr. Willie T. LarkinMr. Jules M. LaserLeasing Associates of Barrington, Inc.Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.Mr. Timothy LoosMs. Mary Ann MallahanMr. Louis J. MannelloThe Martec GroupMr. and Mrs. Cary D. McMillanMr. and Mrs. Craig MillerMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. MorofMs. Jude Offerle and Mr. William Murphy Mr. Shane D. OnwellerMr. and Mrs. Nam H. PaikMr. Keith PetersonMrs. Marjorie Phemister

School-Age Child Development

The hours between 3–6 p.m. are peak hours for juvenile crime and experimentation with drugs and

alcohol, a problem compounded when there are more than 15 million school-age children in the U.S

without after-school adult supervision.

After-school programs are a proven method of combating this issue; a recent study found that regular participation in high-quality after-school programs is linked to significant gains in standardized test scores and work habits as well as reductions in behavior problems among disadvantaged students.

CYC’s School-Age Child Development program provides activities to kids aged 6–12, including full days of care on out-of-school days. The program provides a safe environment for group activities with an emphasis on academic success, making good choices, and expanding one’s horizons.

CYC continually encourages parents to be actively involved; in 2010, a generous grant from the Department of Justice enhanced after-school programs by providing focused family engagement. Partnering with Parental Information Resource Center (PIRC), CYC has hired part-time Family Engagement Specialists to create family-friendly services and activities that increase communication between CYC, parents and their youth.

Silk ScreeningAt right: Jay and Chris from

Centro Nuestro making their first t-shirt as part of the center’s

silk screening club.

Meet the SoxFar right: In June, Juan Pierre of the Chicago White Sox hosted

EDYC at batting practice and a ballgame.

Learning & GrowingOpposite page: Maleek, a

member of the ABC Polk Bros. Youth Center’s chess club, plays

a match as part of the center’s after-school activities.

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Hometown HuddleIn October, through a partnership with NFL Charities, the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, and the Chicago Bears, the Hometown Huddle was held at our Elliott Donnelley Youth Center (EDYC) in Bronzeville. This event was designed to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity for children through the NFL’s Play 60 initiative. Sixty CYC kids participated with Chicago Bears players in filming the NFL’s new Play 60 commercial.  A grant from NFL Charities, Bears Care, the charitable beneficiary of the Chicago Bears, and the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago also provided financial support and equipment for a new playground at EDYC.

Mr. Matthew E. PinkhamMr. David RohrbachMr. John Rokacz and Ms. Susan LichtensteinMr. Daniel RosenbergMrs. Billie RossDr. and Mrs. Paul SaltzmanMr. and Mrs. John J. SchornackMichael R. Schwartz CLU Insurance ServicesMr. Steven SnyderMr. and Mrs. Tom SpaldingMr. and Mrs. Robert S. SpencerMs. Julie SperberStein, Ray & Harris LPMr. Jules N. StiffelMr. and Mrs. Robert J. StracksMs. Ann Straw

Dr. Joseph M. Strayhorn, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Mickey SuperaMs. Patricia SuttonMr. and Mrs. John ThackerMr. and Mrs. Andrew ThomasMr. Gary T. WaltherMr. and Mrs. Herbert S. WanderSamuel Weinstein Family FoundationMs. Jeanne M. Witherspoon and Mr. Howard M. PearlMr. Andy Wittleder and Ms. Zosia SchaerMr. Bob WolfeMr. Jason Wortendyke

entHuSiaStS ($100 – $249)Ms. Christina J. AbbottMr. and Mrs. Robert D. AppelbaumMr. and Mrs. Delbert W. Arsenault

Ms. Juliette AstMs. Jennifer E. BaeMs. Victoria BarbarinoMrs. Ruth BeckMr. and Mrs. Francis Beidler IVMr. Eric BelcherMr. David BellBenjamin FoundationMs. Kirsten BerginSorel L. BergmanMr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. BergrenSenator Arthur L. BermanMr. Alan M. BerryMr. and Mrs. William BronnerMr. Rob BurkartMr. and Mrs. Mark R. BurnstineMr. and Mrs. Robert S. BurnstineMs. Carrie Byrnes

C & K TruckingMr. and Mrs. Doug CartyMr. and Mrs. Henry H. ChenCNA Finance/CNA FoundationMr. Bradley CohnMr. and Mrs. Thomas ColbergMr. and Mrs. George T. CollinsMr. Robert P. ConnorMr. Steven CoombsMr. and Mrs. Donald C. CoonsMr. and Mrs. Charles CooperMs. Delores CorcoranMr. and Mrs. Robert F. CorvinoMr. and Mrs. John H. CoultMr. Ryan CoxMr. Charles R. Delahunt, IIIMr. Jon R. DuaneMr. James Ellis

Ms. Rebecca ErdeMs. Mary L. ErwinMr. Thomas G. EsteyMr. and Mrs. Richard J. FalknerMr. and Mrs. John V. Farwell IVMr. and Mrs. I. Kenneth FenchelMr. Christopher E. FinkleyMr. Anthony M. FioreMr. and Mrs. Mark B. FlorianMr. Paul E. FreehlingMr. Jeffrey B. FrishmanMs. Kay F. GillespieMr. Andrew S. Goldberg and Ms. Jennifer R. BreuerMs. Helyn D. GoldenbergMr. Paul M. GoodworthMr. M. Herbert GordonMr. and Mrs. James Gottlieb

Mr. and Mrs. Richard GottliebMs. Dinavia GriffinJack and Sandra Guthman FoundationMs. Mary Louise HaddadMr. and Mrs. Thomas HardinMr. Jim HarkenseeMr. and Mrs. John HaydenMr. and Mrs. Richard W. HeilMr. and Mrs. Marvin I. HermanMs. Jodina Hicks Mr. Paul Hilder and Ms. Karen S. MarshakMr. Thomas HobanHochberg Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Mark A. HoppeMr. John “Morgan” R. HostyMr. Jeffrey D. HuffordMr. T. Kendall HuntMr. Tony Hunter

Mr. and Mrs. Denise D. IllingImagine Nation Books, LTD.Mr. Craig JeffreyMr. and Mrs. David KellerMr. and Mrs. B. Michael KellyJanardan D. Khandekar, M.D.Mr. Dennis KlaeserMs. Carol KlosterMr. and Mrs. Vern KramerMr. and Mrs. Robert T.E. LansingMr. Michael LavinMs. Mary Jo LavioletteMr. G. Sequane LawrenceMs. Wendy LazarMr. Lanny D. Levin and Atara LevinMr. and Mrs. Irving LevinsonMr. Edward Levy and Ms. Jennifer Reppin

Mr. and Mrs. Robert LiftonMr. and Mrs. Charles Vincent MaloneyMs. Mary Jo MarxMs. Ann MawhinneyMr. Glenn MazadeMr. Ryan McCarthyMr. Peter McGuireMs. Edith G. McLarenMr. Phillip E. McMahonMFRI, Inc.Ms. Richell MintzlaffMs. Chekisha MitchellMs. Tamara MooreMr. and Mrs. Terrence M. NavarroNBC UniversalMr. and Mrs. Werner E. NeumanMr. Ryan NoletMr. and Mrs. Javier A. Nuñez

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. O’DonnellMr. and Mrs. Michael J. O’GaraMr. Lawrence Oliver IIMr. Eric OlsenMr. and Mrs. Matt OtepkaMr. and Mrs. Stephen C. ParkerPartners Marketing, Inc.Mr. Mark PaskarMr. and Mrs. John R. PatelskiMr. Rodney PerryMr. and Mrs. Charles G. PetersMr. Greg PetersMrs. Doris Boruff PetersonMr. and Mrs. T. D. PhilipsbornMr. Richard Pincus and Ms. Janice LinnMr. and Mrs. Thomas P. PrchalMr. Richard A. PrinceMr. David M. Purcell

Puritan Finance CorporationMr. and Mrs. Samuel A. PurvesDr. and Mrs. Allen M. PuttermanMr. Vernell RamseyMr. and Mrs. Charles T. RivkinMr. and Ms. Bart RoccaMr. Warner A. RosenthalMrs. Nina Rudolph-DavisMs. Connie RussellMs. Jori SaksMr. and Mrs. Forrest SchneiderMr. Edward F. Schulz Mr. Paul J. SchultzMr. Stephen SchwartzMs. Mariangela SealeMr. John C. SedejMs. Virginia SeggermanMs. Betty C. Sheldon

Teen Leadership DevelopmentCYC believes youth are served best when following a Positive Youth Development model that emphasizes a child’s strengths along with a strong connection to their families and communities.

Our Teen Leadership Development programs encourage teens to be involved with our Teen Councils and the agency-wide Teen Senate, allowing them to develop their leadership skills in school, college and business. Awards, support for higher education, job

readiness, and career awareness are geared towards creating the drive within them to reach for

higher levels of success in life.

Below right: 2010 Youth Service Award Winner Terrance Booker with Rebecca K. Crown Center Director Eddie Wilson.

A Proud MomentAt left: ITW/Watson Scholar Javontae Elem stands with Ed Brisco, of Urban Prep Academies, who recruited him to attend the charter high school through CYC.

Below left: 2010 Youth Service Award Winner Hope Massallo with her grandmother and Fellowship House staff.

Terrance Booker Rebecca K. Crown Youth Center

Terrance has been a member of the Crown Center for six years and is active in the Teen Leadership Development program. He is currently a junior at South Shore High School—School of the Arts. He worked this past summer as a Crown Summer Youth Employee and worked with the school-age members as an assistant in the very busy classrooms. With a strong dedication to his academics, Terrance and his positive leadership skills have made an impact on his community.

Hope Massallo Fellowship House

Hope has been a member of Fellowship House for ten years and is now in the Teen Leadership Development program. In her time at CYC, Hope has taken advantage of activity clubs at Fellowship House including digital arts, social media, choir, and community service.

Hope is an instrumental member of the Fellowship House Teen Council. She currently is working on an asset map that will help identify resources for the youth and families in the Bridgeport community.

Youth Leadership AwardsEach year, CYC honors one outstanding teen from each center with a Youth Service award. This award recognizes them for their demonstrated service and volunteer contributions that have had a significant impact to center staff and youth. Below are two of the five award winners.

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In 2010, our Teen Leadership

Development programs had more than 480

participants.

Mr. Steve SiemerMrs. Marion E. SimonMr. Kraig B. SingletonMr. Greg D. Sitrin Ms. Joan E. Slavin and Mr. Charles MarcotteMs. Susan SobleMs. Charlene SobyMs. Sheila SolomonMr. Thomas SoulelesMr. and Mrs. William SouthwickSpeer Financial, Inc.Dr. Peter Sporn and Dr. Barbara Ransby St. Pauls United Church of ChristMr. and Mrs. Luther StantonMr. and Mrs. Michael SteinMs. Nikki Will SteinThe Steinfeld Foundation

Mr. Donald E. StellatoMr. and Mrs. Steve A. StenderMr. James StevensMr. and Mrs. Gregory A. StoklosaMr. David StraussFred Teitelbaum Construction Co.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. TewksburyMr. Paul TheissMr. and Mrs. Frederick B. ThomasMr. and Mrs. Edward J. ThompsonMs. Christine ThornburgDr. Christina M. Toth and Mr. Bruce A. TothMr. and Mrs. James G. ToulonMr. Ken TreskeMr. Dick TribbleUniversal Survey Center, Inc.Law Office of Mark D. Uteg

Mr. Dirk Vankoughnett and Ms. Kathy ErwinMs. Lisa WaldeckMr. and Mrs. Allen WeaverWeigel Broadcasting CompanyMr. Michael WerichMr. and Mrs. Doug WexlerMr. and Mrs. Bruce WilliamsonMs. Erica F. WiseMr. Mark B. WisniewskiMr. Alan Witt and Mrs. Pam WittMr. Stuart M. WolkoffMr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. WollenbergMr. and Mrs. James WrightMr. John YoungMr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Zelek, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James R. Zuhlke

FriendS ($20 – $99)Ms. Amy L. AdamsAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Edward J. AshtonMr. George B. AtkinsonMr. Christopher C. AveryMr. Jonathan AveryMr. Chris BarberMs. Sarah BarnidgeMr. and Mrs. C. Michael BasedowMs. Jennifer BennettMr. Thomas BestMr. John C. BintzMs. Jennifer BobkowskiMr. Todd BradshawMs. Colleen BrandonMs. Beth BrophyMs. Marsha Bukala

Mrs. Christina Beighe-ByrneMs. Erin Calderwood Ms. Prudence Beidler CarrMr. Joseph Catalano, IVMs. Kimberly ChanMr. Bradley ChaseMr. Bryan ChaseMr. Matthew ClearyMs. Stephanie CobbMs. Laura ColemanMs. Paula CookMs. Kimberly CoyMs. Elizabeth CrullMr. and Mrs. Louis D. CurottoMs. Victoria CzuprynskiMr. David DakoskeMs. Cheryl DavenportMr. and Mrs. John T. Davis

Mr. Danial DayMs. Margaret A. DermodyMs. Ashley DevickMr. Nathan DeyMs. Laura DietzelMr. and Mrs. Richard M. DoubMr. and Mrs. Marvin J. DrafallMr. Alfred EdwardsMr. Maurice FantusMr. and Mrs. Joseph FealeyMr. Brian FeeneyMs. Stephanie FeeneyMs. Debbie Fletcher-BroucekMs. Karen FrattoMrs. John W. GarlandMs. Marissa GillmanMr. Rick GlaisnerMr. Ted Goldsmith

Mr. Christopher GomsakMr. and Mrs. Thomas GormanMr. Jon GrovesMr. and Mrs. Richard H. GutstadtMs. Gwen HamernikMs. Susan HirschMs. Erin HitchcockMs. Anne HoffmanMs. Tiffany A. Hofmann and Mr. Mike HofmannDr. Mark IrisMr. Michael IrvinMr. and Mrs. Jeffry W. ItterMs. Elizabeth JacksonMr. Iman JalaliMr. Harold JenkinsMr. and Mrs. Barry D. JenningsMr. Thomas Johnson

Mr. Jerry JonesMs. Tina JorgensenMs. Bonnie KanterMr. and Mrs. Marshall P. KaymanMr. and Mrs. John W. KeneseyMs. Lucia KhippleMs. Megan KlenkeMs. Hattie KnazzeMs. Rebekah KohmescherMr. Mike KosciolekMr. and Mrs. Thomas KrumwiedeMr. and Mrs. Thomas S. LeeMs. Mary LeonardMr. Richard A. Letchinger and Ms. Dana R. WahrenbrockMs. Allison LeverenzMrs. Nancy R. LeviMr. and Mrs. Adam Levine

Mrs. Latisha LewisMs. Sha-Ron E. LindseyMr. Michael S. LoprestiMr. Earl A. LudmanMr. and Mrs. Roger E. Lumpp IIMs. Sharon ManoneMr. Barney MarvinMr. George MaulMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McFaddenMr. James McMillinMs. Rita K. MeltzerMr. and Mrs. Paul MillerMr. and Mrs. Lawrence MoorhouseMs. Angela MontagnaMs. Calida MotleyMr. and Mrs. Vincent NareaMr. Brian NealMs. Rebecca O’Brien

Ms. Margaret O’DonnellMr. James O’ReillyMr. and Mrs. Richard B. OstranderMs. Gozde OzdemirMs. Jeannette PawulaMr. Phillip S. PengielMr. Craig PennMr. Todd PopishMr. Luke PowersMr. Arnold PughMs. Clarissa R. QuimsonMr. and Mrs. Ben RanneyMr. and Mrs. Daniel RipesMs. Margo RocklinMr. Ross RocklinMs. Lauren RossMs. Roberta H. RubinMr. and Mrs. Merrill B. Rude

Thanks to a partnership with the Chicago School of Professional Psychology,

our e-Mentoring program has doubled since its inception last year. Additional computer webcams added at Elliott Donnelley Youth Center allowed mentors from the School of Professional Psychology to provide weekly mentoring services via the web-based service Skype.

Chicago Public Schools awarded CYC with funding to hire mentor-advocates for a

one-year program geared toward 50 South Shore high school students who are at risk of not graduating; e.g., are involved with gangs, have few high school credits, have court mandates, or are teen parents. The program focuses on topics such as academic planning, job skills training, and employment. Already these youth have gained enough confidence to become role models themselves; they now mentor youth in CYC’s school-based mentoring program at Bret Harte Elementary School on the South Side.

In 2010, CYC’s Mentoring Children of Prisoners (MCP) program grew to 112 matches,

offering youth with an incarcerated parent a volunteer mentor. According to research, children with incarcerated parents are six times more likely than other children to become incarcerated at some point in their lives. With relationships lasting at least one year, this program builds self-esteem and allows youth to thrive with a consistent role model who provides structure, guidance, tutoring, and fun activities.

MentoringStudies have shown that mentoring programs have a substantial positive effect on youth behavior, reducing drug and alcohol use

and absenteeism and improving parental and peer relationships and youth’s confidence in their school work.

“Whether our outings with Arvier involve going to the museum, attending a sporting event, or just relaxing together for a home cooked meal and a night of Scrabble, all three of us know that our time together has made a lasting and positive impact on all of our lives.”

Mentors Carly and Stephen Brandenburg, matched with Arvier W., an MCP mentee.

1 of 112 Success Stories

“Steve has started his second year of high school at Dunbar, and he’s doing great! Check back in June. We should have a graduation ticket waiting for everyone involved.” MCP Mentor William Glover, matched 3 years with Steve S.

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In 2010, the total number of CYC mentor

matches grew to 160 matches, with mentors

volunteering more than 3,000 hours.

In 2010, all 34 seniors in our

College & Career Readiness

program graduated from high school,

with 31 of them entering

college.

Mr. and Mrs. Edmond RussMs. Barbara SacksMs. Nancy SaldingerMs. Michelle SaundersMr. Marcel SchellekensMr. and Mrs. Reinhard J. SchneiderMs. Allison SchroederMr. and Mrs. Harry L. SchumanMr. John B. SchwemmMr. and Mrs. Charles ShabicaMr. Sameer ShanbagMs. Debra Joan ShepardMr. and Mrs. James L. SheridanMs. Sue SiderMs. Jenica SidlerMr. and Mrs. Kevin SidoMr. Anthony J. SiebersMs. Alexis Smith

Ms. Elva J. SmithMs. Jenna SnavelyMr. and Mrs. Bruce SoiferMr. and Mrs. Donald J. SorotaMs. Lauren SprengelMr. Tom StauntonMs. Veronica StewartMr. Larry TarmanMs. Gargi ThakkarMr. Anthony ThompsonMr. Kyle ThousandMr. and Mrs. John E. TownsendMs. Elizabeth TracyMs. Jessye TrotterMs. Carrie TruckenbrodtMs. Cynthia TruckenbrodtMs. Sally TruckenbrodtMs. Patti Vanhoogstraat

Ms. Natalie L. WabichMrs. Priscilla WadeMs. Katrina WaldronMr. Antwan WalkerMs. Clowana WalkerMs. Laura A. WalkerMrs. Joan WeinsteinMs. Whitney WellerMr. and Mrs. Dennis WellingtonMr. Stanley WestbrookMr. Delchun WilliamsMs. Glenda WilliamsMr. and Mrs. David M. WittenbergMr. Raymond YeeMs. Carrie Solberg Zalewski Ms. Lois Zoller

50th Anniversary Campaign to DateviSionarieS ($1,000,000)Polk Bros. Foundation

Founder’S circle ($100,000+)AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Francis Beidler IIIThe Crown FamilyMr. and Mrs. Sidney EpsteinMr. and Mrs. Mark B. FlorianHSBC - North AmericaIllinois Tool Works FoundationThe Kapnick FamilyMcCormick FoundationNorthern Trust Company Charitable TrustStanley S. and Sylvia D. Stroup Family Foundation

cHampionS ($50,000 – $99,999)Bank of AmericaAlvin H. Baum Family FundThe Donnelley FoundationThe Field Foundation of Illinois, Inc.

believerS ($25,000 – $49,999)Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. DenisonMr. William O. PetersenMr. and Mrs. Thomas F. PickSappi Fine Paper North America Mr. and Mrs. William TaylorMr. and Mrs. Edward A. Wiertel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steven E. Zuccarini

mentorS ($10,000 – $24,999)Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bishop Mr. and Patrick T. DeLaceyE. R. Donnelley Charitable Trust

Ronald Dukes Associates, LLCExperianMr. and Patrick M. HardimanMr. Erik Johnson Kovler Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. MorofMr. and Mrs. Howard D. RosenMr. Guy RounsavilleMr. Raymond L. RusnakMr. John A. SchweigThe Blum-Kovler FoundationThe A. Montgomery Ward Foundation

advocateS ($5,000 – $9,999) Mr. Roger O. BrownMr. and Mrs. John CorvinoMr. and Mrs. Eugene DeRamusMr. and Mrs. Niel J. DonnelleyMr. and Mrs. Martin A. Gradman

Mr. and Mrs. John B. HillmanMr. Gerould W. KernMr. Gordon Lang, Jr.Mr. Mark G. Sander

allieS ($2,500 – $4,999)Mrs. Berniece M. ButtingerMiss Samantha CorvinoMr. and Mrs. Chip DunnMr. James FickDrs. Michael Horowitz and Jeannie GutierrezMr. and Mrs. Al B. ReidMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. SchmidtMr. and Mrs. Sean T. ScottMr. and Mrs. Ralf Seiffe Elinor Beidler Siklossy FoundationMr. John A. SivrightMr. and Mrs. Robert S. Spencer

Ms. Elizabeth TisdahlMr. and Mrs. Steven B. WeinsteinMr. and Mrs. Henry G. Wisniewski

coacHeS ($1,000 – $2,499)AnonymousAmalgamated Bank of ChicagoMr. and Mrs. Delbert ArsenaultMr. and Mrs. Mike BasedowMr. William S. DonnellMs. Elizabeth M. Landes and Mr. Barry Levenstam Lincoln Financial Group FoundationMs. Julie LuechtMr. and Mrs. Edwin D. MasonMr. and Mrs. Nam H. Paik Ms. Nicole Donnelley PowerMr. and Mrs. Stanley A. SchlitterMr. and Mrs. John J. Schornack

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey M. SheldonMr. and Mrs. James P. StirlingMr. and Mrs. William H. StrongMr. Terry TothMs. Charlotte Whitaker

tutorS ($500 – $999) Seymour A. Cohen Family Foundation Mr. Richard ErwinMr. Patrick Hughes and Ms. Kathy TisdahlMr. Martin Koldyke Kraft FoodsMr. and Mrs. David O. MacKenzieMr. and Mrs. Javier A. NuñezMr. Lawrence Oliver IIMr. Ian RadomskiMr. and Mrs. Stephen M. SlavinMr. and Mrs. Robert J. Stracks

Mr. Mark TisdahlVelsor Properties, LLCMr. Joseph A. Vozar and Ms. Vicki Coletta

GuideS ($250 – $499)Mr. Craig Jeffrey

entHuSiaStS ($100 – $249)Mr. and Mrs. Francis Beidler IVMr. Jacob A. Beidler and Ms. Deborah WitzburgMs. Carole BookMs. Marlis BroadheadMs. Prudence Beidler Carr Mr. and Ms. Thomas DorrisMr. And Mrs. Albert C. HannaMs. Mary Ann MallahanMr. Daniel RipesMrs. Marion E. Simon

CYC’s College and Career Readiness programs, located at our centers that serve teens, focus on engaging and supporting youth as they follow the path to post-secondary education and successful careers.

Through 11 scholarship programs, CYC sent 68 students to college on new or renewing scholarships. Additionally, ten of our students earned scholarships ranging from $4,600 to $6,800 from the Illinois Department of Human Services for participating in our Gear Up program.

College visits in 2010 took more than 120 students to Northern Illinois University, Joliet Junior College, Illinois State University, DePaul University, and Lincoln College. These tours provided youth with the opportunity to ask questions about college life and visualize themselves on campus.

In October, ABC Polk Bros. Youth Center in North Lawndale hosted the CYC 2010 College Fair, attended by more than 150 youth and 24 exhibitors. Youth attended workshops on high school selection, the college application process, financial aid, and met with admissions representatives from individual colleges.

CYC College Fair 2010Below: The annual college fair is part of the strong relationships CYC has with local colleges and high schools that include tutoring and support from recruitment offices, school counselors, and guidance departments.

Students at Lincoln College Opposite page: Sixty-one students participated in the spring break campus tours, visiting four colleges in Illinois. Students went to workshops on admissions, financial aid, and student life. They toured the dorms, libraries, laboratories, and classrooms.

“I found myself surrounded by people who kept pushing me

to see more than was directly in front of me.”

College & Career Readiness Teen Participant

College & Career Readiness

According to the 2000 census, only nine percent of the adult population in neighborhoods CYC operates in have a bachelor's

degree or higher. Without adequate support or role models guiding youth through their academic careers, attending and completing college will be a difficult task for many

youth in these neighborhoods.

“I have attended CYC for four years, and I dream of one day having a chance to see what

college can offer me as a young black female.”

Shondella Davis, North Lawndale College Prep Class of 2011, ABC Polk Bros. Youth Center member

“By pursuing a degree in psychology, I hope to help

those who are silent find their voice.”

Patricia Davis, Rauner College Prep—Noble Street Class of 2010, ABC Polk Bros. Youth Center alum,

currently attending the University of Illinois

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“Every year when it’s time to go to camp, I am so excited. I meet new friends and go canoeing. The counselors are great, we can talk to them about anything and they are honest with us, no matter the situation.”15 Year Old Female Camper

FriendS ($20 - $99)Mr. Paul Gilbert

Camp RosenthalbelieverS ($25,000 – $49,999) Mr. Thomas R. Mitchell

allieS ($2,500 – $4,999)Advocates USAMr. and Mrs. Stanley A. Schlitter Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Schmidt

coacHeS ($1,000 – $2,499)Anonymous Camp Nebagamon Scholarship FundMrs. Mary M. DuneaMr. and Mrs. Denis DunneMr. and Mrs. Richard L. Keyser

Ms. Elizabeth M. Landes and Mr. Barry LevenstamMr. and Mrs. John E. MillerMr. and Mrs. David M. Murdoch, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Luther StantonMrs. Anne C. TaftMr. Richard TaftMr. and Mrs. William TaylorFrederick S. Upton Foundation

tutorS ($500 – $999)Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Ashley IIIMr. and Mrs. David K. BarthMrs. Berniece M. ButtingerMr. Jeffrey D. Colman and Ms. Nancy C. LoebMr. Charles G. DenisonGamma Phi Beta Foundation

The Kapnick FamilyMr. and Ms. Shan KhanLarrimore Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Robert M. LevyMrs. Marjorie Phemister Mr. and Mrs. Ronald B. PhemisterMs. Roxanne E. QuigleyMs. Betty C. Sheldon Mr. and Mrs. Harvey M. SheldonMr. and Mrs. Paul SlaterMr. and Mrs. Stephen M. SlavinMr. and Mrs. Robert J. StracksMr. and Mrs. William TaylorMr. and Mrs. J. Harry WellsJoyce and Henry G. Wisniewski

GuideS ($250 – $499)The Book Stall at Chestnut Court Ms. Beth Carona

Ms. Mary Kay DempseyMr and Mrs. George DrakeMr. and Mrs. Peter S. EganMr. and Mrs. Howard GallerMr. and Mrs. Elisha Gray IIIMr. and Mrs. Walter C. GreenoughMrs. And Mrs. Michael J. HammondMr. Bryan J. HarrisonMrs. Louise A. HollandMr. and Mrs. Eric JorgensenMr. and Mrs. Craig Miller Ms. Jude Offerle and Mr. William MurphyMr. and Mrs. Edward H. OppenheimerMr. and Mrs. Nam PaikMr. Steven SnyderMr. Ronald S. Sonenthal and Dr. Kathy R. SonenthalMr. and Mrs. Tom Spalding

Ms. Patricia SuttonMr. and Mrs. Andrew ThomasMr. Darwin WaldenMr. Gary Walther Ms. Jeanne M. Witherspoon and Mr. Howard M. PearlMr. Andy Wittleder and Ms. Zosia Schaer

entHuSiaStS ($100 – $249)Ms. Dixie L. AdamsMr. and Mrs. H. Bruce Bernstein Mr. Michael T. Brody and Ms. Elizabeth K. EsterMr. Jason CayaMr. and Mrs. Christopher ChatainMr. and Mrs. Thomas ColbergMr. and Mrs. George CollinsMr. and Mrs. Jeremy Farmer

Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. FinnMr. and Mrs. Thomas FrederickMr. and Mrs. Howard GallerMrs. John W. Garland Ms. Marcia E. Glenn and Mr. James W. HoagMr. and Mrs. Richard GottliebMr. and Mrs. Ronald GraisMs. Mary Louise HaddadMrs. Albert C. HannaMr. and Mrs. William HansenMr. and Mrs. John M. HilleryMr. and Mrs. James K. HorstmanMs. Nancy Jaffee and Mr. William Patterson Ms. Kathleen R. LanctotMs. Mary Jo LavioletteMr. John Lee III

Ms. Edith McLarenMs. Jennifer McKillipMr. and Mrs. Bruce J. McWhirterMr. and Mrs. Jack NealMs. Judith ObermanMr. and Mrs. Christopher O’DonnellMs. Bonnie PodolskyMs. Nicole Donnelley PowerMr. and Mrs. Samuel PurvesMs. Randi J. Ragins and Mr. Robert T. Markowski Mr. Al Reid Mr. and Mrs. Bart Rocca Mr. William Rogerson and Ms. Kathleen HagertyMr. and Mrs. Phillip B. RosenDr. Jay M. SacconeMs. Jori Sacks

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard SergesketterMr. and Mrs. Charles F. Small, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Gary C. StephansMr. and Mrs. John E. TownsendMr. and Mrs. Allen WeaverMr. and Mrs. William J. Wise

FriendS ($20 – $99)Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. AdelmanMr. and Mrs. Steven P. AndersonMr. and Mrs. Vincent M. AquilinoMr. and Mrs. Mike BasedowMr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. BehlesMr. Nicholas G. BiroMr. and Mrs. John DavisMr. and Mrs. Jean-Pierre C. DeheegerMs. Wanda M. DoucetMr. and Mrs. Scott M. FeldmanMs. Brigitte Garrett

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas GormanMs. Michiko IngramMr. and Mrs. Barry D. JenningsMr. and Mrs. William JonesMr. and Mrs. Marcus KatzMs. Lucia KhippleMr. and Mrs. Paul LattaMs. Della R. Leavitt and Mr. Roy BossenMs. Joyce LeavittMr. and Mrs. H. George MannMarian MichaelDr. Janet R. Newman and Mr. Michael WiseMs. Carol QuinnMs. Roberta RubinMr. and Mrs. Reinhard SchneiderMr. and Mrs. Robert A. SchriesheimMr. and Mrs. David A. Semmelman

Mr. and Mrs. Charles ShabicaMr. and Mrs. James L. SheridanMs. Lautisha SmileyMr. Steven SnyderMr. and Mrs. Robert I. SoareMr. and Mrs. Wilfred G. ThierensMs. Ruth UltmannMs. Patti VanhoogstraatMs. Patricia WatleyMr. and Mrs. Dennis WellingtonMs. Catherine WestbrookMs. Elnora WhyteMr. and Mrs. John Wooster

A Former Camper Returns as a Camp CounselorA big thrill and benefit for our campers is being exposed to our staff who are positive role models and mentors who are attending college. Adella Bass is a former CYC camper who is now an Assistant Village Director at Camp Rosenthal.

How did Camp Rosenthal impact you when growing up?It helped me become the caring and responsible person that I am today. It also helped me increase my confidence, self-esteem, and sense of belonging.

What made you return to camp as staff? To give back what the counselors instilled in me, by showing kids how special and important they are. It’s great to have them in a safe environment where they can grow, have fun, and be a part of something bigger than themselves. They can find their potential and purpose just like I found mine.

Why is it important for youth from CYC neighborhoods to go to camp? Because most of the kids at camp come from the same environment I was raised in: single-family homes and violent neighborhoods. But at camp, kids become a part of a family, and every child should experience that feeling—it can last forever!

Home Away From HomeAbove: For many of our children, Camp Rosenthal is the first time they are away from their parents and the city. They are amazed by what they can do for themselves and, more importantly, for others. Activites include swimming, archery, ropes courses (pictured at left), and more!

For the second year, CYC participated in Camp 2 Grow, a national project funded by the Lilly Endowment and administered by the American Camp Association. The program fostered leadership skills and environmental awareness among CYC campers.

The recently completed Phase II of the Waterfront Development Project has tripled the size of the camp’s beachfront, allowing for more recreation, fitness and swimming lessons. In addition, the new Jean Kapnick Observation Deck will allow campers a closer view of the birds, reptiles, fish, and insects in the pond and lake.

Camp RosenthalCamp Rosenthal is CYC’s summer residential camp located in Dowagiac, Michigan, just 115 miles from Chicago. It is one of only five camps in the Midwest devoted exclusively to serving low-income children.

The camping experience is integral to CYC’s mission. At camp, children whose entire lives have been confined within their neighborhood block, on constant alert for street violence, have 330 wooded acres, including a 30-acre lake for play and exploration. Through camp activities, kids gain leadership skills, team-building, take on responsibilities, and make friends with people from all over Chicago.

In 2010, 768 campers ages 7–15 participated in weekend, summer resident, and family camping programs. Twenty percent of the campers were CYC members.

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Notable CYC alumni include singer Curtis

Mayfield, actor Mandy Patinken, Admiral

Anthony Watson, jazz legend Ramsey Lewis, and former Bulls player

Linton Johnson.

The First Fifty Years

In March, CYC officially released Chicago Youth Centers—the First 50 Years,

a history of fifty years of serving low-income at-risk youth in Chicago.

The book takes the reader from the birth of CYC on an elevator in 1956 to a decade-by-decade tour of the people, places, programs, and policies of CYC within the larger context of life and politics in Chicago and the country.

Today, as Chicago’s largest independent, locally based youth development organization, more than 5,400 low-income at-risk youth ages 3–19 and parents are provided annually with safe havens and the resources, guidance, and encouragement they need to gain an education and break out of the poverty cycle and lead successful lives.

Funded in large part by the Sappi Paper Company, CYC Board Chairs, and Faust Associates, the book is now available on the reserve shelf at the Chicago Public Library or by contacting Elizabeth Thresher at (312) 913-1700, extension 410.

ABC Polk Bros. Youth CenterallieS ($2500 – $4,999) The Steans Family Foundation

coacHeS ($1,000 – $2499) The Raymond John Ween Foundation

tutorS ($500 – $999)John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur FoundationThe United Methodist Church

GuideS ($250 – $499)Ms. Angela BeckhamMs. Roberta Douglas

entHuSiaStS ($100 – $249)Ms. Melisa ByrdMr. and Mrs. William Carothers

Mr. Louis Ching Yin CheukMr. Jaquet JordanMr. Wes Sewood

FriendS ($20 - $99)Mr. and Mrs. George BlakelyMr. and Mrs. G. Sequane LawrenceMr. Neil MyrieMr. Nathaniel SaylesMs. Lanise WashingtonMr. and Mrs. Julius Wilson

Centro NuestrotutorS ($500 – $999)Ms. Ana Martinez Estka Mrs. Ma’ Judi O’Farrell Ms. Gloria Panama

Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel ReyMr. Mark Walsh

GuideS ($250 – 499)Francis Beidler Foundation Mr. Alfredo CalixtoMs. Lucia Melendrez DiazMs. Omayra GarciaMr. Carl HurdlikNorth Shore Unitarian ChurchMs. Marina ReyMs. Brook Woolf

entHuSiaStS ($100 – $249)Mr. William HansenMs. Velma Vazquez LucianoMs. Lorena MejiaMrs. Rosalva RiveraMs. Jennifer Torres

FriendS ($20 - $99)Ms. Tina AyalaMr. Anthony Buruit and Ms. Lori NeumannMs. Rachel BarkerMr. and Mrs. George CardosoMs. Charlene DardenMs. Susanna ErnstMs. Fabiola FloresMs. Patricia FloresMr. Rodger HurdlikMr. Martin McCaffreyMs. Beth MrofczaMs. Gisela NevarezMr. James O’ReillyMr. Eddie Wilson

Rebecca K. Crown Youth CentercoacHeS ($1,000 – $2.499) Mr. Jerome Harper

tutorS ($500 – $999) Mr. Anthony Bennett

GuideS ($250 – $499)Mr. Thomas DunnDr. John HayesJFL EnterprisesMr. Kraig B. Singleton

entHuSiaStS ($100 – $249)Ms. Michelle HempMs. Lisa J. Walker

FriendS ($20 - $99)Ms. Yvette Goodrich

Ms. Regina MasonMr. Eddie Wilson

Fellowship House Youth CenteradvocateS ($5000 – $9,999) PPM America, Inc.

coacHeS ($1,000 – $2,499) Mr. and Mrs. James Azzarello

tutorS ($500 – $999)Baja FoodsMrs. Mary E. Batchelor and Mr. Chauncey W. BatchelorMr. Andrew J. DahleKraft/NabiscoEl MilagroMr. and Mrs. James P. O’Reilly

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ParchPraire City BakerySara LeeSugar River Cheese Company

GuideS ($250 – $499) Francis Biedler Foundation Mr. Edward W. ConwayMs. Pamela GracyalnyInfrastrategy LLCMs. Margaret G. JohnsonMr. Patrick J. PollardMs. Josephine RichardsonMr. David Rodriguez, Jr. Brian T. SchinderleMs. Lisa TorgersonTripplite

entHuSiaStS ($100 – $249) Mr. Matthew BensfieldMs. Elizabeth FergusonMr. David FrizzleMr. and Mrs. John O’ReillyMr. and Mrs. Robert O’RourkeMr. Lee SaulterMr. Thomas Tisa Mr. and Mrs. David M. Zachar

FriendS ($25 – $99)Ms. Tina M. AyalaMr. James H. Corcoran, Jr. Mr. Robert DietmerMs. Caitlin FigurskiMr. James JohnsonMs. Bertha LaraMs. Judith MillerickMr. David Moody

Mr. and Mrs. Miguel A. RuizMr. Charles St. ClairMs. Jennifer ThomasMr. and Mrs. Matthew WilleyMr. Scott A. Williams

Elliott Donnelley Youth CentermentorS ($10,000 – $24,999) The Chicago White Sox Charities

advocateS ($5,000 – $9,999)Laz ParkingThe Private BankUS Bank

allieS ($2,500 – $4,999)Nike, Inc.

coacHeS ($1,000 – $2,499)

Ms. Nina H. and Mr. James R. DonnelleyGoldman SachsMs. Jodina HicksMcDougal Family FoundationPolk Bros. FoundationMr. Thomas J. Quinlan IIIVanguard Archives

tutorS ($500 – $999)

City of ChicagoMr. Sidney EpsteinMs. Megan FrancesMr. Carlton L. GuthrieMr. Berlon HamiltonICE Theaters

A Community’s History Above: Created in 1995, this mural by Marcus Akinlana is located at the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center in Bronzeville. Designed in conjunction with CYC staff, it documents the migration of African Americans from the South to Chicago after World War II.

CYC’s 25-Year BannerAt left: Banners on LaSalle Street and Michigan Avenue herald CYC’s 25th Anniversary.

Available NowAbove right: The cover of CYC: The First 50 Years, as designed by Faust Associates.

A Lasting BondFacing page: CYC co-founders Elliott Donnelley and Sid Epstein along with Caroline Wallerstein and Julia Bowe after the 1960 merger of CYC and Lower North Center.

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GuideS ($250 – $499) AnonymousMrs. Deborah BennettIris and Martin GradmanMrs. Miriam J. KelmPrim Lawrence GroupElizabeth Steinhauer LLC

entHuSiaStS ($100 – $249) Dr. Timuel Kerrigan BlackMs. Anita Rivkin CarothersChicago Jobs CouncilJerrold E. Fink TrustMr. Evan FreundDr. Barbara Geaither Ruth Horwich TrustMr. and Mrs. Louis B. Martin

Ms. Mary MorseMr. and Mrs. James SimmonsMs. Debra SomervilleMr. and Mrs. Robert S. SpencerSuarez Roofing

FriendS ($20 - $99)Ms. Cheribelle W. ByrdMr. Jeff CumminsMrs. Renee Daye-CrossMs. Marie Ellis-MilanMr. and Mrs. Robert FowlerMs. Bettye GillMr. James H. HeardMs. Rosie Lee HendersonMr. G. Sequane LawrenceMs. Gwendolyn RiceMs. Anne Rogers

Ms. Dayia M. ThompsonMr. Gary Wilson

Tribute Gifts: In Memory ofelliott donnelleyMr. and Mrs. Henry T. Chandler

Jim erWinMs. Mary L. Erwin

bill HendricKSonMr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Scheer

Kaye o’malleyXR Trading LLC

victor l. peterSonDoris Boruff Peterson

SuSan roSentHal Ms. Ruth Ultmann

paul WiSnieWSKiMr. John W. Kenesey

Tribute Gifts: In Honor ofJoHn and leSlie barbarinoMs. Victoria Barbarino

leSlie baSedoWMr. and Mrs. Matt Otepka

pat delaceyDr. and Mrs. Thomas J. DeLacey

SaraH elliSMr. James Ellis

Sidney epSteinJ. Ira & Nicki Harris FoundationHodes Family FoundationMs. Bonnie KanterMr. and Mrs. Gilbert KanterMr. and Mrs. Melvin L. KattenMs. Laurie E. LawtonMr. and Mrs. Joseph Padorr

ricK erWinMr. and Mrs. Jeffry W. Itter Mr. Barney Marvin

(Continued on Back Cover)

REVENUE 2010 2009

PUblIC SUPPorT Direct Contributions 1,398,843 1,408,529 Special events (net of directly related expenses of $104,731 and $139, 249) 321,245 378,247 1,720,088 1,786,776 Indirect United Way of Metropolitan Chicago 476,840 792,000 2,196,928 2,578,776 DIreCT ProGrAM revenUe Fees and grants from governmental agencies 7,493,105 7,357,594 Contractual revenue 31,202 37,463 Program service fees 342,954 444,442 7,867,261 7,839,499 oTHer revenUe Miscellaneous income 31,847 55,662 Distributions of investment income 448,845 474,478 Camp subsidy from the Rosenthal Endowment investment earnings 206,536 209,211 687,228 739,351 reSTrICTeD ConTrIbUTIonS Recognition of prior year restricted contributions 346,268 518,957 Deferral of current year restricted contributions (432,294) (613,640) (86,026) (94,683) ToTAl revenUe 10,665,391 11,062,943

EXPENSES 2010 2009

ProGrAM ServICeS Child Day Care (CDC) 4,738,794 4,663,211 Counseling (CLG) 304,335 331,245 Physical and Social Development (PSD) 3,570,699 3,966,905 Supplementary Education (SED) 901,791 976,977 9,515,619 9,938,338 SUPPorTInG ServICeS Management and general 895,380 1,000,241 Fundraising 376,921 386,218 1,272,301 1,386,459 ToTAl eXPenSeS 10,787,920 11,324,797 Increase (decrease) in net assets before transfers and other changes (122,529) (261,854) Transfer of fixed assets purchased by operations (97,197) (149,140) Decrease in net assets from budgetary operations before other changes (219,726) (410,994)

Combined Schedule of Operations

Chicago Youth Centers and the Benjamin J. and Hannah S. Rosenthal Camp, Inc. Fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 (with comparative totals for fiscal year 2009)

CYC Board of DirectorsEdward A. Wiertel, Jr., Chair Dixie Adams Richard Baer, Jr. D. Leslie Basedow Francis Beidler, III Jason Caya Beth Corvino Patrick T. DeLacey Charles G. Denison Eugene DeRamus Ronald Dukes John Dvorak Sidney Epstein Rick Erwin Patrick M. Hardiman John B. Hillman Craig Jeffrey William Kelly, Jr. Gerould W. Kern Gordon Lang, Jr. Rodney Murray Javier A. Nuñez Michael Oberholtzer Lawrence Oliver, II Shane Onweiller Adam Patnaude James O’Reilly Nicole Donnelley Power Al B. Reid Kristen C. Rossi Raymond L. Rusnak, Jr. Mary Beth Shea Schmidt Hilary Bishop Scott Wesley E. Sewood Roger W. Shores Kraig Singleton Mark Walsh Steven B. Weinstein Henry Wisniewski Steven E. Zuccarini

Northern BoardMary Beth Shea Schmidt, Chair Sheila Schlitter, Vice Chair Kimberly Chatain Ranjana Khan Betsy Landes Jude Offerle Bonnie Phemister Barbara Spencer Dian Taylor

Northern Honorary BoardDian Barth Jane Burns Mary Carey Kittie Devers Susan Dickerson Susan Boatman Garland Chris Hanna Louise Holland Claudia Norris Kapnick Judy McWhirter Lynn Miller Lelaine Paik Nancy Sauer Gail Sheldon Julie Stracks Rosemary Tourville Eva Townsend Gwen Warton Carolyn Yoch

Centro Nuestro Board of AdvisorsMark Walsh, Chair Alfredo Calixto Lucia Melendez-Diaz Omayra Garcia Carl Hurdlik Velma Luciano Ana Martinez-Estka Marty McCaffrey Judi O’Farrell Gloria Panama Nicole Rey Brook Woolf

Metropolitan BoardShane Onweller, Chair Jennifer Bennett Ameshia Cross Victoria Cruprynski David Dakoske Cheryl Davenport Nathan Dey Daniel Feeney Tracye Hinton Thomas Hoban Patrina O. Jones Gozde Ozdemir Matthew Pinkham Daniel Piscatelli Clarissa Quimson Emily Reid Ross Rocklin Hilary Bishop Scott Kyle Thousand Kenya Jenkins Wright Carrie Zalewski

President’s Leadership CouncilJohn Schornack, Chair Delbert Arsenault Francis Biedler, III Charles Cooper Patrick DeLacey James Donnelley Shawn Donnelley Thomas Donnelley, II Ronald Dukes Sidney Epstein Mark Florian William Gofen Martin Gradman John Hillman Claudia Norris Kapnick Gordon Lang, Jr. William Petersen Raymond Rusnak, Jr. Mark Sander Stephen Slavin Anthony Watson Henry Wisniewski Steven E. Zuccarini

ABC Polk Bros. Youth Center Board of AdvisorsWes Sewood, Chair Angela Beckham Pastor Marcus Beckham Jerome Boyce Tammie Brown Melissa Byrd Allan Evans Brandi Gant Jacquet Jordan Dwight Lewis Willie White Chad L. Williams

Rebecca K. Crown Youth Center Board of AdvisorsKraig Singleton, Chair John Hayes, PhD Andrea N. Horton Talayah Stovall Walter White

Elliott Donnelley Youth Center Board of AdvisorsPhillip Beckham Terrance Bey Ghian Foreman Megan Frances Connie Harris Jodina Hicks Anita R. Hollins Cheryl Howard Michelle D. Jackson, Esq. Leroy Kennedy Patricia A. Kennedy Anita O. Lynch Stephen Luster Edward M. McHugh E. Madeline Morgan Marcus Spearman Alisa Starks Jim and Judy Simmons Gary Freeman Wilson

Camp Rosenthal Board of AdvisorsJacob Biedler Larry Green John Hayley Judy Macior Thomas R. Mitchell Gerry O’Carroll Bonnie Phemister Howard Rosen Carole Snow Jane Strobeck Erica Wise

Fellowship House Board of AdvisorsJames O’ Reilly, Chair Jim Azzarello Roger Budny Spencer Gehring Pam Gracyainy Sarah Williams Johnson Paul Morgan Nicole Netzel Alison Ossyra Robert Peterson Lee Remen Josephine Richardson David Rodriguez, Jr. Lee Saulter Brian Schinderle Thomas J. Tisa Lisa Torgerson Robin Vogel

Senior StaffJ. Harry Wells President/CEO John W. Lee III Sr. VP of Administration William Hansen VP of Program Operations Kari Lusk-Basick VP of Finance/CFO Beth W. Carona, CFRE VP of Development

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