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After-School Programs


4 organizations offer after-school programs to Westside youth:


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Austin Town Hall Youth/Young Adult Programs
Austin YMCA
Shorebank Residence Services
Urban Family and Community Centers



Austin Town Hall

Address:
5610 W. Lake St.
Chicago, IL 60644

Telephone: (773) 287-7658

Services: The Austin Town Hall offers several walking paths and a variety of programs for children and adults

 


Austin YMCA


Address
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501 N. Central Ave.

Chicago, IL 60644-1509
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Telephone: (773) 287-9120

Fax: (773) 287-3661

Mission: To be a community partner, innovative leader, and a developer of leadership. To meet the needs of all of our neighbors with high quality programs and services, and to develop healthy individuals, families, and communities with balanced efforts in social, educational, economic, cultural, and spiritual endeavors.

Services:

  • Fitness Center with Life Fitness Equipment
  • YMCA FitStart Program for New Exercisers
  • YBA Basketball Swimming Lessons
  • NFL Flag Football
  • HeadStart
  • School-Age After-School Program
  • Single-Room Housing for Homeless Individuals
  • Day Training Program for Persons with Mental Illness
  • On-site Loretto Family Care Center

    Regular events:
  • Open Gym and Swim
  • Teen Drop In Center
  • Sears Family Nights

Shorebank Resident Services Learning Center

Address:
4943 W. Quincy St.
Chicago IL, 60644
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Phone: (773) 379-3224

Email: resourceserv@earthlink.net

Services:

  • Computer Technology Center
  • Private library
  • Resume building/Job referral
  • After-School Program
  • Support groups on drugs, violence, sex, family, and relationships
  • Reading programs
  • Summer camp
  • Outings to cultural events
  • Homework mentors nation tables


Urban Family and Community Centers


Address:
P.O. Box 24337
4241 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60624

Telephone: (773) 722-8333

Fax: (773) 772-1334

E-Mail: b.bell@tufcc.org

Mission: To offer comprehensive, high quality programs and services to the adults and children of Austin, Chicago.

Services:

  • Food service (hot meal program)
  • Primo Women's Center, a transitional shelter for women and children
  • Day care program
  • After School program
  • General client services