Teen Living Programs, Inc.
TOP-RATED 2009
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Direct beneficiaries per year: More than 500 youth per year
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Become a Virtual Volunteer (supporttlp.org for more info), prepare a meal for youth prior to a community meeting, share professional skills with the youth
Geographic areas served: Chicago
Mission:
Teen Living Programs’ mission is to create hope and opportunity for youth who are homeless by assisting them to permanently leave the streets, secure stable housing, and build self-sufficient, satisfying lives.
Results:
For the past five years: about 60% of youth in our stable housing program have obtained and maintained stable housing for six months after program exit; about 60% enrolled in or had completed formal educational programs by program exit; and about 75% had gained employment, with about 25% maintaining it for at least six months after program exit.
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Mary
12/21/09
I have been involved with Teen Living as a board member for the last year and as a volunteer for 3 years. Being fortunate to have spent time with both staff and our youth I have seen the great work and the impact our superb programs make in turning young people's lives around...
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PeterOlesker
12/21/09
Teen Living Programs is an organization that cares about its volunteers as much as it cares about the youth it supports. There is a tremendous among of positive energy flowing through this organization and that rubs off on the kids and also on the volunteers. The employees and the board set high ...
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