The Southwest Youth Collaborative (SWYC) is a community-based network of youth and community development services on the southwest side of Chicago. Our mission is to work with youth from diverse racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds to unleash their potential to become successful and actively contributing members of society.

To this end, our programs work to build self-esteem, personal and social growth, cooperation, leadership, cross-cultural understanding, and community awareness among our youth. At the same time, our organizing efforts work to build youth and community involvement in decision-making processes affecting children, youth, and families.

WEBSITE: www.swyc.org

PHOTO: www.flickr.com/SWYC

VIDEO: www.youtube.com/swyouthcollaborative

MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/swyouthcollaborative

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6463655457

PROGRAM AREAS:

Project YES: Educational Services

Generation Y: Youth Organizing

University of Hip Hop: Arts & Culture

Urban Options: Workforce Development

Technology Undivided: Tech Training & Service

Southwest Athletic Club: Sports & Health

Greater Lawn Community Youth Network: Multicultural After School Programs

Youth Liberation Institute: Leadership Training, Cultural Exchanges & Youth Research