Youth Crossroads Community Outreach

06/01/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month from Youth Crossroads! 🌈

This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in our communities. Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, respected, and supported for who they are.

At Youth Crossroads, we remain committed to creating welcoming spaces where all young people can grow, thrive, and be their authentic selves.

05/26/2026

📣 Calling All Employers & Community Partners! 📣

We are currently looking for employers and organizations to participate in the 2026 Berwyn Youth Opportunity Fair! This is a great opportunity to connect with motivated youth ages 16–24 who are seeking jobs, career exploration opportunities, internships, and community resources.

By joining the event, you’ll have the chance to:
💼 Recruit young talent
🤝 Connect with the community
📚 Share career and educational opportunities
🌟 Support and empower local youth

🗓️ June 18
⏰ 1 PM – 4 PM
📍 Ebenezer Church Gymnasium
1246 S Harvey Ave, Berwyn

Interested in becoming an employer/vendor at the event? Please reach out via email or phone call for more information. We would love to have you join us!

05/26/2026

💡 Entrepreneur for a Day! 💡

Our Entrepreneurship Cohort recently wrapped up an exciting pitch event where students brought their business ideas to life! From creating a business concept from scratch to presenting their ideas in front of others, these young entrepreneurs showcased creativity, confidence, and innovation every step of the way.

We are so proud of all the hard work, teamwork, and dedication our youth put into this experience. The future is bright with leaders and entrepreneurs like these!

05/26/2026

🚨 BERWYN YOUTH OPPORTUNITY FAIR 2026 🚨
Looking for a job, resources, or your next opportunity? Join us for the 4th Annual Youth Opportunity Fair! 🎉

📍 Open to youth ages 16–24
💼 Explore job opportunities
📚 Discover educational & learning resources
🎟️ Enjoy raffle prizes, free haircuts & business attire
🤝 Connect with local organizations and community partners
🗓️ June 18
⏰ 1 PM – 4 PM
📍 Ebenezer Church Gymnasium
1246 S Harvey Ave, Berwyn

Bring a friend and come prepared to connect, learn, and level up your future! 🌟
📲 Scan the QR code or visit the registration link on the flyer to sign up today.

05/26/2026

🌟 Make Your Voice Matter! 🌟

Are you a high school student passionate about mental health and creating change in your community? 📣 Loyola University Chicago is looking for Latine students in grades 9–12 to join a Student Advisory Board focused on improving mental health support for newcomer students in schools.

💡 Participants will:
✔️ Share ideas and feedback
✔️ Help guide research and study materials
✔️ Represent youth perspectives
✔️ Gain leadership experience
✔️ Get paid for their time!

This is a great opportunity to make an impact, connect with university and community partners, and help shape better support systems for students. ❤️

📲 Apply now using the QR code on the flyer!

05/06/2026

The distribution planned for tomorrow, May 7, has been canceled. We will resume next week on May 14 at 2:00 PM.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

📣 Food Distribution Update

Our food distribution scheduled for May 7, 2026 has been canceled. We will resume next week May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving our community again next week.

Thank you

05/05/2026

A message like this means everything to us. 💙

From academic support to mental health resources, our mission has always been to create a safe space where young people can grow, thrive, and feel supported.

We’re grateful for our community and partnerships that make this work possible together, we’re building brighter futures.

04/30/2026

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