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What your gift does

When you give, you keep caring staff, tutors, and programs in place for young people like Serena.

Your gift means the support they count on is still there next week, next month, and next year.

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Serena's story, in her own words

“Outreach helped me see my future as a reality, not just a dream.”

  1. Middle school

    Finding a steady home

    After moving between family members' homes through homelessness and instability, Serena asked her aunt if she could move to Carol Stream to finish middle school. Her aunt introduced her to Outreach, and a summer job got her in the door.

    Finding a steady home

  2. Gigi

    A relationship that kept going

    Serena grew close to Gigi, who encouraged her, motivated her, and was there for her at any hour. Gigi reminded her she is loved regardless of how well she performs.

    A relationship that kept going

  3. College

    Straight A student and college graduate

    In her senior year, a hard season with her mental health led Serena to withdraw. Gigi helped her look into therapy, and Serena came back to complete her degree in spring 2023.

    Straight A student and college graduate

  4. Today

    Law school and leading

    Serena is in law school at Northern Illinois University, serves as vice president of the Black Law Student Association, and started her own mental health and wellness organization.

    Law school and leading
“I'm grateful to get up every day and do stuff I only dreamed about.”
SERENA MITCHELL

Relationships like these take consistency.

Consistency Takes Funding

Behind every familiar face and every session of support are staff salaries, program costs, and the resources that make it possible to keep showing up. Your gift helps Outreach sustain the people and services that support progress over time.

  • Caring staff

    The familiar people who keep showing up for young people and families.

  • Tutoring

    Sessions that help students keep moving toward what comes next.

  • Program resources

    The everyday costs that keep programs running.

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