Strengthening Chicago's Youth (SCY)

On July 2nd a drive-by shooting left 18 people shot and 4 dead. We can no longer accept this! Call your State Representative and Senator today and urge them to co-sponsor HB3320/SB2279. IL must no longer subsidize the firearm industry’s profits with our tax dollars or lives.

Join the Join the Mayor's Office of Community Safety and the @ChiPublicHealth TODAY at 6pm in Austin for a Gun Safety Awareness Workshop with resources and freebies (alt_ Chicago 5645 W. Corcoran Pl Chicago, IL)! #GunViolencePrevention #EndCommunityViolence

Join the SCY team in Grant Park, TODAY 6/5 at 5pm for the @StridesForPeace 2025 Race Against Gun Violence!! See you there. #ViolencePrevention #RAGV2025

Looking for ways to have a positive impact on Chicago violence? Join us & @StridesForPeace on Thurs 6/5 at 6:00 PM in Grant Park. This race gives a platform for people to be involved who support ending gun violence. Learn More loom.ly/0RE_KS4 #EndGunViolence #RAGV2025

Join @namichicago on 5/29 at 6PM for their Light the Darkness gala to raise crucial funds to support mental health initiatives, ensuring that no one faces their struggles alone. Learn more and buy your tickets at loom.ly/Fl1wqUM #MentalHealthAwareness

Join @ICOYouth for a virtual training: Building Safer Programming on Thurs 5/22 at 10am about programs’ internal safety strategies. Organizations that support the underserved often face challenges to their staff safety. #SaferProgramming Register Here! loom.ly/Ert2j6c

Join the Mayor's Office of Community Safety and the @cdph.bsky.social on 5/22 at 6pm for a Gun Safety Awareness Workshop, led by Teamwork Englewood and Lurie Children’s Hospital. Register Here! forms.gle/e2DVGqdTSmpWqn… #SecureFirearms #GunSafety

In IL a Firearm Restraining Order (FRO) is a civil order to prevent someone in crisis - who is of danger to themselves or others, from the temporary purchase or possession of firearms. Visit or Chat the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for more information. #FRO #PauseToHeal

Join @ahahospitals webinar TOMORROW 5/14 at12:00 PM spotlighting a new approach used by 200+ communities to make meaningful mental health impacts. Register here: loom.ly/PeIcnCM #MentalHealth

It's crucial to address the rising stress and anxiety levels affecting our communities. Discover important tips for parents and learn about available resources loom.ly/wdQCvq0 including the 988 Mental Health Crisis Line loom.ly/ZtlWbpU. #NMHAM2025 #MentalHealth

Celebrate Mother’s Day on Sat 5/10 at 1pm (Pump High Energy Fitness - 1945 E 71st St, Chicago, IL) by getting stronger, growing closer, and stepping into something new with the incredible ladies in your life!! Register Here: loom.ly/Jvvgy_I #MothersDay2025 #Boxing

Yesterday evening we had the pleasure of connecting with our youth from @ChiYouthProgram (CYP) and @CommsUnited to hear more about our newest Brave Voices HVIP program and a hospital tour including interacting in the kid's simulation lab. #YouthEngagement #Inclusivity

Do you know someone navigating a loss? You’re invited to @ChiSurvivors next English grief support session, TOMORROW 4/23 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. These in-person sessions (3260 W. 60th Street Chicago, IL) provide space to share and heal with others. #GriefSupport

April is Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time for communities nationwide to come together and take action to support strong families, thriving children, and healthier communities. #Resilience #ChildAbusePrevention

During Public Health Week (April 7th - 13th), we celebrate 30 years of bringing together front-line workers, public health professionals, community leaders, students and others interested in support of public health work. #PublicHealthWeek #HealthEquity

Do you know someone navigating a loss? You’re invited to @ChiSurvivors next English grief support session, TOMORROW, 4/9 and 4/23 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. These in-person sessions (3260 W. 60th Street Chicago, IL) provide space to share and heal with others. #GriefSupport

April is Autism Awareness Month (April 2nd is Autism Awareness Day): Promoting understanding and acceptance of others! #AutismAwareness #CelebrateDifferences #AutismAcceptanceMonth

Happy Social Work Month!! Celebrating our Social Workers and their great work. L to R (Anthony Oddo: Intern Social Worker, Cassandra Otoo-Robinson: Program Coordinator, Sheila Hickey: Manager of Hospital Based Violence Intervention program, Chelsea Castillo: Social Worker)

Join @ICOYouth on 3/31 at 9:30AM for an engaging virtual training on everything with LGBTQIA+ youth. Register here! loom.ly/JD3jnF0 #LGBQTIAyouth

Looking for ways to have a positive impact on Chicago violence? Join us & @StridesForPeace on Thurs 6/5 at 6:00 PM in Grant Park. This race gives a platform for people who care about ending gun violence to be involved. Learn More loom.ly/0RE_KS4 #EndGunViolence #RAGV2025