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

Summer looks good on our youth. ☀️💙From exploring the city to making new memories together, every outing is another oppo...
08/07/2026

Summer looks good on our youth. ☀️💙

From exploring the city to making new memories together, every outing is another opportunity to laugh, connect, and simply enjoy being young.

Through Chicagobility and our Restorative Justice Summer Institute, participants are building leadership skills, practicing restorative justice, strengthening relationships, and discovering the power of community. Every talking circle, every shared experience, and every new connection is helping shape the leaders our communities need.

Here's to a summer filled with growth, joy, and unforgettable memories. 🌟

If you work with youth on Chicago's West Side, Alternatives' West Side Cohort is an opportunity to strengthen your pract...
08/04/2026

If you work with youth on Chicago's West Side, Alternatives' West Side Cohort is an opportunity to strengthen your practice alongside a community of fellow youth-serving professionals.

Over the course of this FREE year-long cohort (September 2026–August 2027), participants will receive:
✨ Monthly trainings (1 3-hour training per month) on Trauma-Informed Care, Restorative Practices, and Racial Equity
✨ Individual coaching (1 hour per month) to help put learning into practice
✨ Technical assistance tailored to your work
✨ Opportunities to collaborate, share resources, and build relationships with practitioners across schools, nonprofits, and community organizations

Visit https://alternativesyouth.org/west-side-cohort/ to apply by August 21st.

This week!Kick off the 2026-27 school year with Pour In's Back to School Giveaway with a free backpack, school supplies,...
07/30/2026

This week!Kick off the 2026-27 school year with Pour In's Back to School Giveaway with a free backpack, school supplies, snacks, haircuts, bounce house, face painting and more!

Join the fun with music, games and raffles:
🗓️ Saturday, August 1st,
⏰ 12-3pm
📍Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St.

This free event is sponsored by Youth Guidance, Jett's Jumpland & Catering, Black Fire Brigade and Mr. Dad's Father's Club.

Invest in the people guiding the next generation.✔️ Restorative practices✔️ Data-informed violence prevention✔️ Conflict...
07/16/2026

Invest in the people guiding the next generation.

✔️ Restorative practices
✔️ Data-informed violence prevention
✔️ Conflict de-escalation strategies
✔️And more

Ready to bring a training to your team? Learn more on our Training page, https://alternativesyouth.org/training/

Games, henna tattoos, snacks and wonderful friends! 🎈Thanks for bringing your amazing energy to our community carnival. ...
07/13/2026

Games, henna tattoos, snacks and wonderful friends! 🎈
Thanks for bringing your amazing energy to our community carnival. Until next time! 🎉

📸: Brian Hicks

Another one for the books! Thanks to everyone who joined us for Cocktails & Complicity at Fulton Street Collective. Our ...
07/10/2026

Another one for the books! Thanks to everyone who joined us for Cocktails & Complicity at Fulton Street Collective. Our next event will be in October 2026. Subscriber to our newsletter for more details.

Tonight’s Cocktail & Complicity explores accommodations in the workplace for parents, people with disabilities, and so m...
07/10/2026

Tonight’s Cocktail & Complicity explores accommodations in the workplace for parents, people with disabilities, and so many more experiences that impact our work — and lives. Part 3 of our series on Community Care features Yadira Montoya and Lauren Wright.

Kick off the 2026-27 school year with Pour In's Back to School Giveaway with a free backpack, school supplies, snacks, h...
06/25/2026

Kick off the 2026-27 school year with Pour In's Back to School Giveaway with a free backpack, school supplies, snacks, haircuts, bounce house, face painting and more!

Join the fun with music, games and raffles:
🗓️ Saturday, August 1st,
⏰ 12-3pm
📍Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St.

This free event is sponsored by Youth Guidance, Jett's Jumpland & Catering, Black Fire Brigade and Mr. Dad's Father's Club.

06/24/2026

In this episode of Broken Office Chair, Dakarai Larriett, shares his experience following a 2024 encounter with the Michigan State Police that led to his wrongful arrest, the impact it had on his life, and how it inspired him to become a stronger advocate for reform and civic engagement.

An Alabama native, Dakarai is the son of a U.S. Army veteran and a longtime public school teacher. After building a successful career in corporate leadership in New York, he launched his own pet-care business in 2012. He is also the author of Don’t Flush!, a memoir that recounts his wrongful arrest and examines the importance of accountability, civic participation, and systemic reform.

Watch now to hear Dakarai’s story, his policy priorities, and why he’s seeking to serve in the United States Senate.

https://youtu.be/FF0HO30gTPc

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