Blog
A Message From Our CEO: Happy Lunar New Year and Black History Month
February 01, 2022
KYC's CEO Grace Hong Duffin shares wishes for a Happy Lunar New Year and welcomes Black History Month.
Program Spotlight - Employment Services
January 31, 2022
KYC's Employment Services program works with qualifying individuals who are living with a mental health diagnosis or physical disability and are looking to find work for the first time, or to re-engage in the workplace following a period of time that kept them from working. The team works to creatively support the needs of clients while empowering each individual through growing their natural skill sets in the workplace.
Celebrating our Drop-In Program
January 10, 2022
KYC is proud to share a recent email our teams received from a participant in our Mount Prospect Drop-In Program. Throughout the…
Thank You for Making the 2021 Holidays Brighter
January 06, 2022
Thanks to our incredible KYC Community, we were thrilled to share extra holiday cheer with over 500 of the people we serve together.
Office Closure: On-Site Services Going Remote Beginning December 28th, 2021
December 27, 2021
All KYC locations will close by the end of the business day on December 27th, 2021. Our team will be working remotely during this time.
Latinx Parent Support for Positive Youth Development
November 17, 2021
This new, non-clinical parent group meets monthly and discusses various issues related to supporting Latinx youth and parents residing in the Elk Grove Village community.
Cheers to 50 Years!
November 06, 2021
On November 6th, 2020, Kenneth Young Center celebrated our 50th anniversary. We kicked off a year-long #KYC50For50 Campaign, in which we highlighted (more than) 50 events and stories we shared together. Each feature highlights a part of the work we're able to do today because of the care, dedication, and support that our communities have shown us to get us to this milestone. Please enjoy the video recap below of our celebratory campaign. As we now gratefully honor 51 years of service to our communities, we are welcoming our next 50 years of impact together. We couldn't be more honored to do this work with, and for, each of you.
Adopt a Family: Share Kindness & Holiday Cheer
November 01, 2021
Your gift creates a brighter holiday for KYC clients.
Drug Take Back: A Community Initiative
October 15, 2021
As we begin to cope with the feelings that come with cold weather, it’s important to address how our medications practices can keep our community safe.
Staff Spotlight: Meet Nicole, Occupational Therapist
October 14, 2021
Nicole shares her passion for Occupational Therapy as a mental health profession and how she's making a difference in her field through her work at, and beyond, KYC.
