GRIP Outreach For Youth

“Receiving this scholarship from Future Steps means that I can become a nurse in the future and it helps me a lot with paying for school. Having a support system in college means a lot to me and it will be very helpful in the next four years.” We are excited to watch Dorian work toward his goal of becoming a nurse and know he will touch the lives of many future patients with his joy and kindness! Dorian is one of our Future Steps scholarship recipients who is attending Morgan State University.

This year, four graduated seniors were awarded the Future Steps scholarship which will financially aid them through their college careers. Our first Future Steps feature is Taphany, who is attending Northeastern Illinois University, studying Business Marketing. When awarded her scholarship Taphany said, “It means a lot to me that I was awarded this scholarship. First and foremost it means that I have a support system outside of my family and my mentor that is willing to be there for me in my journey through college, to be there as financial support and answer any questions I have about school.” Congrats Taphany! We are so proud of you.

This is what Life-on-Life is all about! Listen in as Anna and Jania talk about their friendship and the special connection they share! #invest #mentor #chicagoyouth #volunteer #mentorshipmatters #nonprofit #lifeonlife

“I mentor because…” Hear what our volunteers have to say about WHY they serve Chicago’s youth. Interested in volunteering? Learn more at gripyouth.com/volunteer #invest #chicago #mentor #volunteer #christian #giveback #juneteenth #youth #program #nonprofit #opportunity #media #jesus #discipleship

We are blessed by a strong community of mentors and volunteers! Interested in serving with GRIP? We need additional volunteers to serve in mentorship, program support, media & more! Learn more at gripyouth.com/volunteer

Our Annual Future Steps Job & Career Fair connects high school students with internships, local colleges, and Chicago professionals from a variety of industries. Hear what our students have to say about their experience at this year's fair! #invest #future #professional #careers #internship #mentor #volunteer #college #highschool #chicago #ministry #nonprofit #npo

Through our Future Steps program, our students participate in a variety of workshops that guide them in creating professional resumes, preparing for interviews, and applying to summer jobs or internships which we connect them to at our upcoming Job & Career Fair. Each step ensures that our students are readily prepared for life after high school! #futuresteps #invest #highschool #youth #network #building #jobreadiness #careers #professional #christian #chicago #chicagoyouth #nonprofit #giveback #internships

This Black History Month, GRIP Outreach For Youth staff members have shared their insights and stories about their role models from the Black community. Hear from our Executive Director, Anwar Smith, about a leader and innovator that has served as an encouragement and inspiration to him. Check out the rest of our videos at instagram.com/gripyouth/ #blackhistorymonth #rolemodels #mentorship #nonprofit #chicago #youth #invest

We are so grateful to our local police officers for coming to SLAM, introducing themselves, and engaging in real conversations with our students! #nonprofit #chicago #invest #lawenforcement #blackhistorymonth

GRIP students attended a college visit to Kennedy-King College & Dawson Technical Institute to learn more about the programs available to them after graduation! Students were able to see the hands-on training they can receive in a variety of trade industries including culinary arts, HVAC, construction and more! Special thanks to City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College for the tours!