For Media Inquiries, email Kenny Martin-Ocasio. Annual Report    Download YSP's    Annual Report: 2002 Newsletters    Coming soon: YSP's    bi-annual newsletter! Download: Adobe Acrobat Reader			About YSP History Since 1975, YSP has worked with youth and families in the greater Humboldt Park community. YSP's initial programming responded to community concerns about the impact of drugs on youth in the neighborhood. Since that time, YSP has continued to help young people and families overcome challenges. Today, YSP also provides positive alternatives for youth in the neighborhood. Through a spectrum of enrichment opportunities, YSP meets youth's needs while focusing on young people's interests, assets and strengths. YSP works with youth rather than for youth, through program offerings in three core areas: education, recreation, intervention, prevention, arts and culture, community building, and diversion. YSP's career development programs offer job readiness training, tutoring, GED classes, as well as initiatives in multimedia arts and entrepreneurship. Through health services, YSP works with youth and their families to overcome difficulties and stabilize lives. And, programs focusing on community building engage youth, their families and the community at large in activities that benefit the lives of young people. back to top Mission Youth Service Project, Inc. is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that promotes self-awareness, accountability and respect. By identifying and providing educational and supportive resources, YSP strives to enhance the quality of life for youth, families and the community. back to top Community YSP is located in the Humboldt Park community of Chicago. Known for the beautiful park where it got its name, Humboldt Park lies in the northwest section of the city. The neighborhood is rich in history and cultural diversity, embracing people from all walks of life. Residents, along with organizations and political leaders, are dedicated to the continual improvement of this community. In fact, Humboldt Park is one of the only communities within the city that has a 5-year strategic plan developed and implemented by various politicians, residents, community agencies, religious organizations and local businesses. back to top Board of Directors Officers President Deon Brown, Northeastern Illinois University Vice President Milton Rodriguez, American Family Insurance Treasurer Marcie Hefler, Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered Secretary Josephine Pacheco, Banco Popular Members Carl Byrd, Chicago Housing Authority Lee Balgemann, Lee Balgemann Photographics Adrienne Goolsby-Minley, Chicago Housing Authority Christopher Martin Quander, Zydeco Trading Company LLC Executive Director Kenny Martin-Ocasio Executive Assistant Lydia Garcia back to top