Press Releases    Review YSP's most    recent press    releases: 2002 2003    For media inquiries,    email YSP. 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: career development, health and community building. 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 Multi-Media Universe Visit the three worlds of Youth Service Project's Multi-Media Universe: YSP's Tribase Recording Studio, YSP's Computer Technology Center (CTC) and Hewlett Packard Digital Lab and the Music and Art Shop! YSP's Tribase Recording Studio is designed as a training space for youth skill development, musical experimentation and fun! The curriculum, developed in partnership with Columbia College Chicago's Sound Department, teaches youth about music appreciation, music business, and audio production. Created in partnership with DePaul University's Egan Urban Center, the Community Technology Center (CTC) provides young people with lots of exciting activities! Young people work on graphic design projects using complex software programs, and complete post-production work and create marketing materials for studio projects. In addition, the CTC is the site for YSP's accelerated e-Business program, an intensive program that focuses on e-commerce, e-business and web development. Developed in partnership with Hewlett Packard, the HP Digital Lab provides young people the opportunity to learn about photography, technology and community. Music recorded in the studio and art produced in the CTC and the HP Digital Lab will be sold in YSP's Music and Art Shop (MAS) - a retail music store that is more than just a place to buy CD's - it is also a training ground for youth to learn about customer service, entrepreneurship and business development. back to top Board of Directors Officers President Deon Brown, Northeastern Illinois University Vice President Vacant Treasurer Antonia Rodriguez, LaSalle Bank Secretary Josephine Pacheco, Banco Popular Members Sherman West, A-1 Door & Heating Systems, Inc. Lee Balgemann, Lee Balgemann Photographics Tyrone Harvey, Pepsi Cola North America Eliza Rosado, Hospira Worldwide, Inc. Walter Smith, Advanced Concepts Chicago, Inc. Ex-Officio Gina Zuniga Baldwin, Executive Director Youth Representatives Natalie Figueroa, YSP Participant James Thompson, YSP Participant back to top