Founded in 1971, Centers for New Horizons, Inc. (Centers) is a nonprofit organization that assists children, youth, and families in becoming self-reliant, improving the quality of their lives, and participating in rebuilding their community. With 300+ full-time staff, most of whom live in or near its service communities, Centers provides programs in 13 locations throughout Chicago that reach over 6,000 families daily. Our agency exists to serve and partner with community residents in their efforts to bring about positive changes. We envision that through our focus on community collaborations, a unified, well-organized community is built. We have adopted a 2Gen model of service delivery, using evidenced-based practices to provide the following programs: Early Childhood Education, Youth Development, Adult and Family Services, Violence Prevention and Intervention, Workforce and Economic Development, Older Adults and Senior Services.

Our agency exists to serve and partner with community residents in their efforts to bring about positive changes. We envision that through our focus on community collaborations, a unified, well-organized community is built. Our work strengthens community protective factors including comprehensive workforce development, affordable housing for a range of income groups, effective schools, supportive programs for preschoolers, youth, elders and families, along with viable businesses, improved public transportation, and amenities, such as parks and the arts, that support and nurture health and spirit.