Alternatives, Inc.
Alternatives, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Alternatives mission is to inspire young people to create a just future through practices that heal individuals, restore communities, and transform systems.
About
Youth Development-Alternatives' Youth Development programs build on youth's assets and are designed with input from the youth to build protective factors and reduce risk-factors associated with negative health outcomes for themselves and their peers.Our programs offer youth a safe space for self-expression, discovery, skill-building, and leadership development and include Girl World, Career and Employment Services, Urban Arts, Restorative Justice, and Youth Empowerment Program. These programs and services are highly collaborative, utilizing internal referrals and partnerships with other organizations to ensure youth receive all of the supports and resources they need to develop health and stability. Alternatives works with more than 3,000 youth each year, providing services in its Uptown Youth and Family Center, as well as in public schools throughout Chicago.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “Alternatives, inc.'s mission is to facilitate personal development, strengthen family relationships, and enhance the community's well being. serving over 3,000 youth and families annually, we offer a range of counseling and youth development services.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Youth agency providing comprehensive services for youth, their families and community.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is IL.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 4730 N Sheridan, Chicago, IL, 60640.
- The non-profit organization as of 2019 has a total of 85 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$112,048.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1971.
- The organization pays $2,536,060 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $305,787 in fundraising expenses.