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AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY | AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY

Community-based non-profit organization committed to serving at-risk youth of all ethnic groups, to provide underprivileged youth with strategies, tools and coping mechanisms to raise self-esteem, confidence and self-worth, so they can make better choices, understand the value of education, and be contributing members of society.

Offers:

- Rites of Passage: Leadership development for youth ages 7 to 18.

- Job Readiness: Preparing youth ages 14 to 21 for jobs in retail, customer service, and manufacturing industries.

- Skills and Drills Basketball: Sportsmanship and teamwork to encourage positive social and academic engagement, for youth ages 7 to 15.

- Mentoring (In-school and Afterschool): To be the positive role model, mentor, and father figure to at-risk youth ages 7 to 18 to help them build confidence, raise self-esteem, and reach their full potential at school and in life.

- FIRE Intervention Program: Interventions for students with low academic performance, especially for students who have been suspended, arrested, defiant, and totally disconnected from the education process.

Physical Address

712 South River Street, Aurora, IL 60505

Hours

Mon 10 am - 6 pm; Tue 10 am - 6 pm; Wed 10 am - 6 pm; Thu 10 am - 6 pm; Fri 10 am - 6 pm; Sat 11 am - 3 pm;

Application process

Call for information or visit website for application; Referrals also accepted

Fee

Based on a sliding scale

Required documents

Completed application, report card, information regarding any health conditions and medications

Eligibility

Open to at-risk youth; Age range varies by service

Languages

English

Service area

Will County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois Kendall County, Illinois Dupage County, Illinois

Agency info

AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY

Community-based non-profit organization committed to serving at-risk youth of all ethnic groups, to provide underprivileged youth with strategies, tools, and coping mechanisms to raise self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth.