What is the North River Youth Council?

The North River Youth Council is a team of students from all over the Northwest side of Chicago with the common goal of improving their communities and creating neighborhoods that are vibrant, safe, and healthy. We believe that our youth know their neighborhoods best and have key insight into what is needed to improve and enrich our communities. Our youth attend our neighborhood schools, walk our streets, take public transit, go to businesses in the area, and so much more. By providing opportunities for our Youth to organize and express their concerns through action, we are able to accomplish impactful change for the neighborhoods we live in while cultivating valuable leadership and advocacy skills for our young people.

Our Mission

To inform, unite, and mobilize in order to cultivate healthy, safe, and sustainable neighborhoods. The North River Youth Council aims to magnify young people's voices on the issues that directly impact the neighborhoods they live in.

Why Join North River Youth Council?

If you are interested in finding ways to get involved in your ward, community, or neighborhood, this is would be an excellent opportunity to do so.

Moreover, there are numerous benefits of being a Council Member:

• Council Members receive a monthly stipend, contingent on regular participation in meetings and projects.
• This is a leadership opportunity that would shine in any college application or resume. As the council is entirely youth-led, this is a great opportunity to hone those planning, organizing, and leadership skills.
• This is a great chance to meet like-minded peers as Council Members come from all over the Northwest side.