2,500+
Youth reached through after-school, STEM, and arts programs.
Events & Giving
Join Events That Fuel Youth-Centered Futures.
Every gathering, scholarship, and resource drive is powered by community support.
Scholar spotlight
2025 Golden Key Youth Services Scholarship recipient
We're celebrating our newest GKYS scholar as they head to Northern Illinois University with our community behind them.
Impact with accountability
Community-first, youth-led outcomes.
We combine mentorship, education, and essential resources to keep youth engaged, families supported, and neighborhoods thriving.
15
Active mentors delivering one-on-one and group coaching weekly.
8,000
Meals and essentials distributed via community drives this year.
Programs
What we do to help youth thrive.
Mentorship, academic support, wellness, and safe gathering spaces keep teens connected and confident.
Mentorship & Life Skills
One-on-one mentoring, leadership circles, and career exploration that build confidence and belonging.
Mentor circles
Career prep
Leadership
Education & STEM
Homework help, STEM labs, and literacy coaching to close gaps, boost grades, and inspire curiosity.
STEM labs
Tutoring
Literacy
Wellness & Essentials
Health education, mental wellness check-ins, nutrition support, and family resource drives year-round.
Wellness
Nutrition
Family drives
Community Events
Block parties, seasonal drives, and pop-up resource hubs that connect youth to services and joy.
Drives
Pop-ups
Volunteer
Why we show up
Every student deserves a safe path to success.
Our youth-led advisory keeps GKYS honest and community grounded. We build programs with families, not for them—so resources match real needs.
Gallery
Moments from the Golden Key community.
Real youth, real mentors, real wins. These visuals pull from our live Cloudinary gallery.
FAQ
Answers for donors, volunteers, and families.
How does GKYS use donations?
Funds support tutoring, mentoring, STEM kits, mental wellness sessions, and essentials like food, hygiene, and winter gear.
Where do you serve youth?
We work across Chicago neighborhoods, partnering with schools, faith communities, and local centers to stay accessible.
How can I volunteer?
Sign up to mentor, tutor, staff drives, or help with communications. We train you and match your skills to real needs.
Do you collaborate with schools?
Yes—educators help us identify student needs, align tutoring, and coordinate space for after-school programs.
Stay connected
Let’s build youth-centered solutions together.
Tell us how you’d like to help—donate, volunteer, partner, or request youth services.