Distinguished Youth is a nonprofit agency providing mentoring programs for elementary
and high school age youth in the Bronzeville Community. The program will form partnerships with local school districts and
other community centers in the area. Distinguished Youth's goal is to foster a commitment to young people that will promote
pro-social friendships, strong interpersonal skills, and reassert a sense of hope in the future. Through repeated
failures in the classroom and the development of destructive habits, at-risk young people have lost faith in the possibilities
that await them if they are successful in putting their lives together. To accomplish this goal, young people must be in a
caring, inclusive learning environment that promotes their best
effort and reinforces personal respect.
Our children need our help. As adult
role models, we are responsible for helping kids learn to understand and communicate their feelings, to relate to their
peers, and to develop relationships with other adults. Without a trusting relationship our kids are left with believing that
no one loves or cares about them.
