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Founded in 1971, Youth Crossroads, Inc ( YC ) has assisted thousands of young people and their families from the near-west suburban Chicago area through individual and group counseling, 24-hour/365 days emergency response services, delinquency prevention and after-school programs, youth mentoring, and leadership development programs. Our agency works closely with local police departments, school districts and other social service providers to help youth move towards maturity in today's challenging environment. All of our services are provided at no cost to youth and their families and are offered in English and Spanish.

BUILD, founded in 1969, is a nonprofit organization that helps redirect the behavior of gang-affiliated youth and potential recruits to gangs. The organization has helped more than 77,000 young people lead more productive lives. Many participants in the BUILD programs have gone on to have successful careers as attorneys, educators, policemen, firemen and government employees. It also emphasizes on leadership development and in helping the youth develop positive life plans. The organization serves the Chicago neighborhoods that include Ravenswood, Uptown, Lakeview, Logan Square, West Town, Humbolt Park and Cabrini Green. BUILD is headquartered in Chicago, Ill.