One Summer Chicago

10/24/2022

WITCHing you a safe ! Celebrate with fun events, a costume contest, and more! Visit chicagohalloweek.org for all things .

10/20/2022

Today, we to stand up against domestic violence. No one stands alone in our work to end domestic violence.

09/30/2022

TODAY is the last day to apply for our for the Fall 2022 cohort! Earn cash this Fall while making a difference in your community! Don't wait, apply today at https://cysc.mychimyfuture.org

09/30/2022

Class of 2023‼️

09/29/2022

Chicago Youth Service Corps

Earn cash this Fall while making a difference in your community with the Chicago Youth Service Corps! Apply today for your opportunity today at https://cysc.mychimyfuture.org

Deadline is this Friday, September 30th!

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09/26/2022

Our provides thousands of young people with community opportunities that can change your life AND your community! Deadline to apply for the Fall cohort is this Friday, September 30th. Apply at https://cysc.mychimyfuture.org/

09/24/2022

Earn cash this Fall while making a difference in your community with the Chicago Youth Service Corps! Apply today for your opportunity today at https://cysc.mychimyfuture.org/

Deadline is next Friday, September 30th!

09/23/2022

DFSS Youth Services Division staff participating this month with to celebrate their 25th year of Summer Dance at Millennium Park! DFSS Youth Services took park in DCASE’s special Teen Village, which was geared toward teens and hosted by .

09/21/2022

Chicago Youth, do something great this fall! Join the Chicago Youth Service Corps for opportunities to better you AND your community. Apply today at https://cysc.mychimyfuture.org.

08/25/2022

CHICAGO YOUTH AGE 14-19: Come visit Abbot Park this Saturday for another Low-Key Kickback: A Saturday Edition! Listen to music by DJ MIKE P & DJ Hot Rod and meet MC Danny B. Dance, grab some good food 🍲, and hit the 360-photo booth at our FREE event!

We'll continue these events through September 17th! Learn more at: chicago.gov/cscc

08/25/2022

¡El portal de solicitud de becas CSBG CIERRA EN 2 DÍAS! Becas disponibles para residentes de Chicago entre $1K y 5K para el semestre de otoño. Si es residente de Chicago y asiste a una universidad o escuela de oficios de Illinois, presente su solicitud en http://chicago.gov/fss/scholarship

08/25/2022

The CSBG Scholarship application portal CLOSES IN TWO DAYS! Scholarships available for Chicago residents between $1K – 5K for the fall semester. If you’re a Chicago resident attending an Illinois college or trade school, apply at https://bddy.me/3RcwGEi!

08/24/2022

The CSBG Scholarship application portal closes in 3 days! Scholarships range between $1K – 5K for the fall semester. If you’re a Chicago resident or know a Chicago resident attending an Illinois college or trade school, apply at http://chicago.gov/fss/scholarship!

08/23/2022

The CSBG Scholarship application portal closes in 4 days! Scholarships are available for Chicago residents seeking post-secondary education at accredited institutions of higher learning or vocational training in Illinois for the fall semester. Deadline is this Friday, August 26th.

Apply today! chicago.gov/fss/scholarship

08/22/2022

The CSBG Scholarship application portal closes this Friday, August 26th! Scholarships range between $1K – 5K for the fall semester. If you’re a Chicago resident or know a Chicago resident attending an Illinois college or trade school, apply today at http://chicago.gov/fss/scholarship!

08/21/2022

Remember, first day for CPS students begins tomorrow, Monday, August 22nd! Let's have a great year! 📚💻

08/20/2022

There’s still time to apply for our CSBG Scholarship! If you’re a Chicago resident attending an Illinois college or trade school, we want YOU to apply! Scholarships range between 1 – 5K for the fall semester, so don’t pass this up! chicago.gov/fss/scholarship

08/19/2022

2022 CSBG Scholarship Application Webinar Recording

Our CSBG Scholarship application window is still open! Watch our application webinar to learn about eligibility requirements & how to apply! Deadline is Friday, August 26th! Apply at http://chicago.gov/fss/scholarship.

Access a recording of the webinar here: 👇

08/19/2022

CSBG Scholarship Information

Our CSBG Scholarship application window is still open! Watch our scholarship application webinar to learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply! Application deadline is Friday, August 26th! Apply at chicago.gov/fss/scholarship.

Access a recording of the webinar here: 👇https://youtu.be/UQ3qdqzs-A8

The CSBG Scholarship Program helps low-income Chicagoans finance higher education. Students enrolled in an Illinois college, university or vocational training program may qualify for a CSBG Scholarship.

08/18/2022

There’s still time to apply for our CSBG Scholarship! If you’re a Chicago resident attending an Illinois college or trade school, we want YOU to apply! Scholarships range between 1 – 5K for the fall semester, so don’t pass this up! chicago.gov/fss/scholarship

08/17/2022

Chicago Program Equips Students With Skills for the Future

Thanks once again to and all of our partners for supporting the One Summer Chicago Everyone Can Code + Create Showcase! We are so inspired by the young people who shared their products and arts. From film and photography projects, to self-coded cellphone apps, there is greatness in all of you. The future is bright for Chicago!

As part of the city of Chicago’s One Summer program, a group of young people spent their time away from the classroom learning computer coding, augmented reality creation and photography. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

08/17/2022

Our CSBG Scholarship application window is open for the next 10 days. We’re giving away larger scholarships to even more people this year, so don’t miss out. Apply today! chicago.gov/fss/scholarship

08/12/2022

Another summer program in the books! But before we end, we want to highlight our OSC Staff Interns who have helped us this summer! Here is what Xitlali took away from this summer:

“This year with One Summer Chicago I learned the importance of teamwork when it comes to creating and finishing projects. I learned to be patience with myself and others when put in stressful situations”…

08/12/2022

08/12/2022

Another summer program in the books! But before we end, we want to highlight our One Summer Chicago Staff Interns who have helped us this summer! Here is what Kaniia took away from this summer:

"What I learned this year at One Summer Chicago: I learned how to prioritize my time to get important things done, how to use different software programs along with communication as well as interpersonal skills"..

08/12/2022

Another summer program in the books! But before we end, we want to highlight our One Summer Chicago Staff Interns who have helped us this summer! Here is what Julissa took away from this summer:

"During the One Summer Chicago program I have learned how to interact with my supervisors and other youth in a professional manner. I've also had more insight on what leadership means and the different points of views other youth have on leadership."

08/12/2022

Photos from Chicago Community Safety Coordination Center's post

08/12/2022

Photos from Options for Youth's post

08/12/2022

Photos from Options for Youth's post

08/12/2022

Photos from Options for Youth's post

08/11/2022

More photos highlighting our participants from the celebration of the + Create showcase! Youth participants are showcasing their projects designed this summer in the tech, arts, and science fields!

is proud of our Chicago youth participating in our programs this year! Events like + Create showcases the talents and ambitions of our youth in the growing fields of digital tech, science and the arts!

08/11/2022

We’re at the celebration of the + Create showcase! Excited to recognize some of our incredible youth who participated in tech, arts, and science fields! We’re so proud of the over 19,500 young people who participated over the last six weeks - and can’t wait to share more of your incredible summer achievements!

08/10/2022

¡Las solicitudes ya están abiertas para la beca de subvención en bloque de servicios comunitarios! Estas becas están disponibles para los residentes de Chicago que buscan educación postsecundaria en instituciones acreditadas de educación superior o capacitación vocacional en el estado de Illinois para el semestre/trimestre de otoño de 2022. La fecha límite para aplicar es el viernes 26 de agosto.

Para aplicar, visite: chicago.gov/fss/scholarship

08/08/2022

ATTENTION! Applications are now open for the Community Services Block Grant Scholarship!

Scholarships are available for Chicago residents seeking post-secondary education at accredited institutions of higher learning or vocational training in the State of Illinois for the 2022 fall semester/quarter. Deadline to apply is Friday, August 26th.

To apply, visit: chicago.gov/fss/scholarship

08/08/2022

Photos from Urban Autism Solutions's post

08/05/2022

Congratulations to very own Evelyn Benitez who received an award from for “Outstanding Services & Dedication to Youth"! Evelyn Benitez serves as a Youth Service Coordinator for program within DFSS' Youth Services Division! 👏

08/05/2022

One Summer Chicago isn't just a summer jobs program, it's a community building initiative. Most of the youth painting murals at Project: VISION didn't know each other until this summer. Now they have new friends & a beautiful new after-school space to enjoy.