Youth Mentorship & Violence Prevention - Kids Off the Block - Main Office
11623 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628
Hours
Languages
English
Application process
Contact Diane Latiker at (773) 941-6864 for intake and additional information.
Service area
Chicago, IL
Description
Kids Off The Block's (KOB) Mentoring Initiative champions a community-driven strategy to combat violence, crime, educational setbacks, and poor health outcomes. By offering targeted mentoring, violence prevention, skill enhancement workshops, health and wellness programs, parental guidance, and leisure activities, they aim to foster a safer, healthier, and more prosperous community.
Date of Last Formal Update
Unknown
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Providing organization
Kids Off The Block
Kids Off The Block (KOB) is a non-profit established by community activist Diane Latiker in 2003. Originating in her home with just 10 neighborhood youths from Chicago's Roseland community, KOB swiftly evolved into a vital sanctuary known as an "off the block" haven. It provided a safe harbor for youth and young adults seeking refuge from the pervasive violence and despair gripping their neighborhoods.