JWBYI Horticulture Weekend’s program has two 10-week sessions at Jackson Park Farm Training youth in sowing, planting and garden maintenance. Program includes course work, onsite training, field trips and lunch for participants ages 8-21.

JWBYI Culinary Arts and Outreach Program has two 10-week sessions at R City Kitchen. Training youth in the food service industry. Program includes onsite training, course work, food managers license, job training and placement for participants ages 16-24.

JWBYI Music Program has two 10-week sessions at JWBYI office. Providing youth with lessons in lead guitar, keyboard and drums. Program includes lessons, course work, field trips and lunch for participants ages 8-21.

In partnership with The Healing Academy, JWBYI hosts quarterly Mental Health Workshops for marginalized communities . Areas covered in workshops include art therapy, yoga, breath and movement work, food, mental health and more.

In partnership with South Side Community Federal Credit Union, JWBYI host youth financial literacy workshops during Chicago Public Schools seasonal breaks. Workshops end goal of directly introducing financial concepts to Chicago youth have been accomplished with several young entrepreneurs expanding their businesses thru knowledge gained via our youth financial literacy program.

In service to our community thru volunteering and philanthropy JWBYI Holiday Giving Campaign spans for thirty days November-December. Volunteering at Ronald McDonald House Charities preparing Meals from The Heart, Savings with Santa Savings Account Drive, Toy Give Away and Donation Day at Cradles to Crayons are campaign highlights.

JWBYI Voters Education program travels the Chicagoland area setting up booths at local events where residents participate in our 5-step process. Register to vote or check registration status, request mail-in ballot, make a plan to vote, learn what’s on your ballot and level up voting engagement.