Who We Are

Chicago Professionals for Youth (CPY) is a network of young professionals focused on improving the lives of underprivileged young people throughout the city of Chicago. CPY accomplishes its mission by engaging young professionals in our network with high-impact volunteer opportunities working directly with local youth.

Our Volunteer Network

Our volunteer network is comprised of over 300 volunteers, members, and advocates who represent our young people, as well as our cause. They work with our youth and also for our youth by sharing their positive experiences and inspiring others to join us in our mission. This advocacy is the power of our network, which continues to grow every day. To learn more about getting involved with CPY, click Volunteer.

Our Efforts to Assist Chicago's Underserved Youth

Thanks to the endeavors of the CPY team and our volunteers, over 600 children and young men and women have benefited from the care and guidance of our mentors and tutors. We partner with a variety of non-profits, as well as schools in the Noble, Perspectives, and KIPP networks in order to impact as many kids as possible. CPY's program is comprised of quality initiatives designed to ensure the achievement of the young people we serve in the areas of:

• College Preparation
• Financial Literacy
• Career Skills Assistance
• Literacy

The Need in Our Community

Chicago's undeserved youth face a variety of challenges every day:

* 60% of third graders fail to read at grade level * Only 15% of CPS students attend college * Only 6% of CPS students graduate from college * 100,000 young people between the ages of 17-24 are neither in school nor employed * Only 1 in 3 young adolescents knows how to read a bank statement, balance a checkbook, and pay bills. Barely 1 in 5 have any idea how to invest.

CPY also hosts social events throughout the year at premiere venues in the Chicago area. Be sure to check the CPY Events page for monthly updates.

If you are a young professional or a graduate student wanting to improve the lives of youth in Chicago, we hope you will join us. Email us anytime at: info@cp4youth.org with questions, or if you’d like to get involved.

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