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Options for Youth is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable adolescents in underserved neighborhoods, aiming to provide them with opportunities to create positive futures. Through specialized programs, such as the Subsequent Pregnancy Program and What's Up with Manhood, they focus on empowering first-time adolescent mothers and young men to make healthy lifestyle choices and achieve self-sufficiency. With a mission to break the cycle of poverty, Options for Youth has been actively involved in the community for 20 years, helping teenagers navigate the challenges of adolescence while maximizing their potential. Their initiatives are designed to foster critical thinking and resilience in the face of adversity, contributing to the overall well-being of the youth they serve. Generated from the website

Brave Space Alliance is a pioneering Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ center situated on the South Side of Chicago, dedicated to offering affirming and culturally competent resources for the LGBTQ community in the city. Founded to address the lack of services for trans and gender-nonconforming individuals, Brave Space Alliance aims to bridge the gap in LGBTQ organizing and advocacy, particularly in underserved areas of Chicago.Generated from the website