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Empowering Metro East Youth (Ages 13-25)

Building Brighter Futures, One Step at a Time

We provide at-risk and under-resourced youth across the East St. Louis and Metro East regions with the mentorship, life skills, and career guidance they need to break barriers and transition successfully into adulthood.

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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCT 19

Give your 8th–12th grader real-world confidence: financial literacy, emotional resilience,
garment care, and 8 to 39.5 certified college volunteer hours.

YMCA Pass Included

2-Month Pass + locked-in $13/mo rate extends beyond cohort.

Associated Bank

Free teen checking account & debit security guidance.

DOWNTOWN BELLEVILLE YMCA
Certified Hours

Official transcripts for NHS and college applications.

EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT

R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ ̶T̶u̶i̶t̶i̶o̶n̶:̶ ̶$̶2̶0̶0̶

$150 Pay in Full

🎉 You Save $50 by Oct. 19
Or pay weekly at $25/session. Only 50 spots available.

Invest in Your Teen’s Future for Just        $25 / Class

Impact by the Numbers

100

Donations

80+

Youth Events Organized

30+

Graduates

Success Stories

“The CHOICES program has made a significant impact on the lives of young individuals, providing them with the necessary support and guidance to excel in their careers.”

Nora Jacobs, Program Coordinator

Our Collaborative Partners

Sam's Club

ESTL Housing Authority

Target

Walmart

St.Clair Cty Regional
Office of Education

Salvation Army-
Belleville, IL

World Changers
Prep Academy

& many more

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