Youth Crossroads Outdoor Youth Sanctuary Space Awarded BDC Philanthropic Grant
A BDC philanthropic grant was awarded to Youth Crossroads, Inc. (YC) for their Outdoor Youth Sanctuary space. This space provides a new attractive, private, functional environment to serve youth and families more effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future. The space will be a respite for youth, and a safe place where they can meet with counselors, mentors, with peers to socialize, have fun and feel "at home" while at YC. The sanctuary is complete with a youth-led mural installation in
Pav YMCA of Berwyn-Cicero Senior Food Service Drive Program Awarded BDC Philanthropic Grant
A Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) philanthropic grant was awarded to the Pav YMCA for their Senior Food Service Drive Thru Program in September 2020. The BDC philanthropic grant helped fund over 12,000 shelf-stable food kits and over 6,800 senior meals served through delivery or curbside pickup in Berwyn and surrounding communities. Incorporated in 1970, the Pav YMCA (YMCA of Berwyn-Cicero Inc.) exists to strengthen our community by working side-by-side with our neighbors every day. Their very
16th Street Theater Teen IMPACT Program Awarded BDC Philanthropic Grant
A Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) philanthropic grant was awarded to the 16th Street Theater Teen IMPACT Fall 2020 Showcase in September 2020. The BDC philanthropic grant helped fund underwriting for both Teen/Family Night of Rastus and Hattie on Friday, September 25, 2020 as well as Instructions for the Fallen on October 10, 2020. 16th Street Theater, founded in 2007, exists to tell the stories of all in our community. In 2018, 16th Street launched its free teen leadership program, IMPACT in order
