{"id":3846,"date":"2025-12-15T05:47:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T05:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/?page_id=3846"},"modified":"2026-04-17T18:31:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T23:31:47","slug":"our-impact","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/our-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3846\" class=\"elementor elementor-3846\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e90a3b e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9e90a3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5680205 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5680205\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-952a638 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"952a638\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">OUR IMPACT<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2679e8e elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2679e8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">REAL STORIES. <span style=\"color: #00a1de\"> REAL RESILIENCE.<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-019b3c0 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"019b3c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See how your support transforms the lives of youth through real stories, powerful outcomes, and measurable impact.<br \/><br \/>Every youth\u2019s journey looks different\u2014but each one reminds us why our work matters. These personal stories highlight the courage it takes to ask for help, the transformation that\u2019s possible when compassion meets opportunity and the impact of your generosity.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25565db elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"25565db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;,&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3490\" height=\"4320\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Our-Impact.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12971\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Our-Impact.png 3490w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Our-Impact-242x300.png 242w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Our-Impact-768x951.png 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Our-Impact-1241x1536.png 1241w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Our-Impact-1655x2048.png 1655w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3490px) 100vw, 3490px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf66d6 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cf66d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2732a93 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2732a93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">See the Power of <span style=\"color: #00a1de\">Community<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6213105 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6213105\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hear directly from the people who make our mission come alive\u2014youth, parents, staff, and supporters\u2014each sharing what hope and healing look like through 360 Youth Services. 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e-child\" data-id=\"39162bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cda329 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2cda329\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Journey from Trauma to Triumph.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeaebdf elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eeaebdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Samantha* was struggling at school. Every day, she felt overwhelmed by anxiety and depression. Raised in an abusive environment, she &#8230;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fc2f46 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit premium-modal-dismissible-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-modal-box\" data-id=\"2fc2f46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;premium_modal_box_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-modal-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;button&quot;,&quot;show_on_exit&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-trigger-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-toggle=\"premium-modal\" data-target=\"#premium-modal-2fc2f46\" type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-trigger-btn premium-btn-lg premium-button-none \" data-text=\"READ MORE\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-button-text-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>READ MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"premium-modal-2fc2f46\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal\"\n\t\t\trole=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-dialog\" data-delay-animation=\"\" data-modal-animation=\"fadeInDown animated-fast\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA Journey from Trauma to Triumph.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-close-button-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">&times;<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Samantha* was struggling at school. Every day, she felt overwhelmed by anxiety and depression. Raised in an abusive environment, she carried deep feelings of shame and self-blame for the trauma she\u2019d endured. Thankfully, her school referred her to 360 Youth Services for counseling services. There Samantha found the support she needed to begin her healing journey.<\/p><p>Samantha\u2019s 360 YS counselor gave her a safe space to talk about, process and accept her past. Through narrative therapy, she worked to explore her trauma\u2014reclaiming her story on her own terms. With each session, she found the strength to rewrite the narrative she had once believed about herself, shifting from self-blame to self-compassion. \u201cI have watched this client grow from a quiet and full-of-shame teenager to a bright and beautiful young girl. She has faced her trauma head-on and is relearning to love herself and grow from her experiences,\u201d shared her 360 YS counselor.<\/p><p>Today, Samantha finds herself in a healthier more stable environment. She\u2019s excelling in school and has set her sights set on college\u2014a future she once believed was out of reach. While she is still working to rebuild relationships with family members, she remains hopeful for reconciliation in the future. Most importantly, Samantha has learned to embrace self-love, proving that healing is possible when given the right support. At 360 YS, we believe in the power of resilience. Samantha\u2019s journey is a testament to her resiliency and the transformative impact of compassionate care.<\/p><p><em>*To protect privacy, name and image are representational only.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-lower-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-698fb5e e-con-full animated-fast e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"698fb5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07357b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"07357b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T211921.042-1008x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10403\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T211921.042-1008x1024.webp 1008w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T211921.042-295x300.webp 295w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T211921.042-768x780.webp 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T211921.042-1513x1536.webp 1513w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T211921.042-2017x2048.webp 2017w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e82883 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9e82883\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f17f25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f17f25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Life Healed<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-091cbfa elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"091cbfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeila* was struggling to balance her cultural heritage with her desire to fit in as an average American high school student. Conflicts with her traditional parents over clothing, activities, and relationships led to Leila becoming &#8230;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aca2e7 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit premium-modal-dismissible-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-modal-box\" data-id=\"4aca2e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;premium_modal_box_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-modal-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;button&quot;,&quot;show_on_exit&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-trigger-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-toggle=\"premium-modal\" data-target=\"#premium-modal-4aca2e7\" type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-trigger-btn premium-btn-lg premium-button-none \" data-text=\"READ MORE\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-button-text-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>READ MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"premium-modal-4aca2e7\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal\"\n\t\t\trole=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-dialog\" data-delay-animation=\"\" data-modal-animation=\"fadeInDown animated-fast\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA Life Healed\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-close-button-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">&times;<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Leila* was struggling to balance her cultural heritage with her desire to fit in as an average American high school student. Conflicts with her traditional parents over clothing, activities, and relationships led to Leila becoming severely depressed, self-harm behaviors and thoughts of suicide.<\/p><p>Leila\u2019s school social worker noticed changes in her and referred Leila to 360 Youth Services\u2019 school-based counselor. Through counseling, Leila explored her feelings, culture, and relationships. Her close bond with her sister provided crucial support, helping her develop a safety plan and cease self-harm behaviors. Counseling offered her a safe space to understand her emotions, set boundaries, and improve communication with her parents.<\/p><p>Counseling empowered Leila to create a solid foundation for healthy relationships and personal growth. Her journey, though intense, was marked by resilience and commitment. Leila now has a set of skills she can draw upon as she builds herself a positive future.<\/p><p><em>*To protect privacy, name and image are representational only.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-lower-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f1ca86 e-con-full animated-fast e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f1ca86\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c7725f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4c7725f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"our-impact-snowball\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"755\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/94278529008.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10196\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/94278529008.png 744w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/94278529008-296x300.png 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-014dee1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"014dee1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71450a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71450a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Place to Belong for Youth at Snowball<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eba95d0 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eba95d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSkylar* attended several 360 Youth Services Snowball retreats as a participant. But after applying and being accepted as a &#8230;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfe024a elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit premium-modal-dismissible-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-modal-box\" data-id=\"cfe024a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;premium_modal_box_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-modal-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;button&quot;,&quot;show_on_exit&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-trigger-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-toggle=\"premium-modal\" data-target=\"#premium-modal-cfe024a\" type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-trigger-btn premium-btn-lg premium-button-none \" data-text=\"READ MORE\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-button-text-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>READ MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"premium-modal-cfe024a\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal\"\n\t\t\trole=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-dialog\" data-delay-animation=\"\" data-modal-animation=\"fadeInDown animated-fast\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA Place to Belong for Youth at Snowball\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-close-button-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">&times;<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Skylar* attended several 360 Youth Services Snowball retreats as a participant. But after applying and being accepted as a member of the teen staff, they were really pumped for the Spring Snowball retreat, themed \u201cCount on Me.\u201d<\/p><p>Snowball builds resilience in youth, creates a community so they feel connected, and empowers them to make healthy choices around alcohol, tobacco, vaping, and other drugs.<\/p><p>After nearly ten weeks of training, Skylar was ready. They were excited to be someone others could count on and hoped they\u2019d connect with the participants. That weekend, Skylar led a small group. They also helped perform skits for the Prevention Theater, a powerful part of the retreat. One of the last skits was called \u201cBecause of\u2026\u201d where each teen shares a reason they choose to stay drug-free. At the end, the teen staff join arms and sing \u201cLean on Me.\u201d<\/p><p>As Skylar looked around the room, the energy and emotion were contagious. Adult staff in the back linked arms and began singing. Then the teen staff jumped off the stage and moved into the rows, linking arms with participants. By the end of the song, everyone had come together in one big circle.<\/p><p>They swayed. They sang louder. \u201cLean on me, when you\u2019re not strong \u2026\u201d Skylar felt emotional. What began as a group of strangers had become a circle of connection and care. Skylar looked around the circle. In that moment, it was clear that we all need somebody sometimes\u2014and we\u2019ve found that here. We\u2019re all one. One of the final activities was an accountability group painting, a way for each group to create a welcoming space for each other.<\/p><p>A member of Skylar\u2019s group looked at them and said, \u201cThis is my first time at Snowball, and I\u2019ve never felt this welcomed anywhere in my life.\u201d Skylar left Spring Snowball knowing they had made a difference!<\/p><p>Thank you for helping youth grow into leaders and show others that they\u2019re never alone.<\/p><p>*To protect privacy, the name and image are representational only.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-lower-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-870449f e-con-full animated-fast e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"870449f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-345c753 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"345c753\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"alex\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-9-1008x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9815\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-9-1008x1024.webp 1008w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-9-295x300.webp 295w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-9-768x780.webp 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-9-1513x1536.webp 1513w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-9-2017x2048.webp 2017w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52a0a07 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"52a0a07\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eec9c59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eec9c59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Finding Their Strength: Alex\u2019s Counseling Story<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81e79e4 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81e79e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen Alex*, 14, first came to 360 Youth Services\u2019 Counseling program, they were resistant to therapy. Sessions were filled &#8230;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d526378 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit premium-modal-dismissible-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-modal-box\" data-id=\"d526378\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;premium_modal_box_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-modal-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;button&quot;,&quot;show_on_exit&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-trigger-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-toggle=\"premium-modal\" data-target=\"#premium-modal-d526378\" type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-trigger-btn premium-btn-lg premium-button-none \" data-text=\"READ MORE\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-button-text-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>READ MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"premium-modal-d526378\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal\"\n\t\t\trole=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-dialog\" data-delay-animation=\"\" data-modal-animation=\"fadeInDown animated-fast\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFinding Their Strength: Alex\u2019s Counseling Story\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-close-button-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">&times;<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When Alex*, 14, first came to 360 Youth Services\u2019 Counseling program, they were resistant to therapy. Sessions were filled with silence, fidgeting, and avoiding eye contact. Instead of diving straight into the trauma that brought Alex to 360 YS, Kristina, their clinical therapist, focused on building trust and rapport.<\/p><p>Over time, Alex began to open up. Together, they identified triggers and worked on creating healthier responses. Slowly but surely, Alex started to heal. Kristina shared, \u201cWithout 360 Youth Services, Alex might have become another statistic. Places like this exist to help people like Alex overcome their obstacles and share their light with the world.\u201d<\/p><p>Because of you, Alex is thriving.<\/p><p>Thank you for helping them move forward!<\/p><p><em>*To protect privacy, the name and image are representational only.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-lower-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a17b5fe e-con-full animated-fast e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a17b5fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fd62af elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1fd62af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"carmi\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-38-1008x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10091\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-38-1008x1024.webp 1008w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-38-295x300.webp 295w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-38-768x780.webp 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-38-1513x1536.webp 1513w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-38-2017x2048.webp 2017w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3784d71 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3784d71\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1602993 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1602993\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Carmi\u2019s Story of Resilience and Growth<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9ec644 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9ec644\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCarmi* entered 360 Youth Services\u2019 housing program just a week after turning 18. Having experienced homelessness for several years as a minor\u2014living on the&#8230;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b4da95 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit premium-modal-dismissible-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-modal-box\" data-id=\"3b4da95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;premium_modal_box_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-modal-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;button&quot;,&quot;show_on_exit&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-trigger-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-toggle=\"premium-modal\" data-target=\"#premium-modal-3b4da95\" type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-trigger-btn premium-btn-lg premium-button-none \" data-text=\"READ MORE\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-button-text-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>READ MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"premium-modal-3b4da95\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal\"\n\t\t\trole=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-dialog\" data-delay-animation=\"\" data-modal-animation=\"fadeInDown animated-fast\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA Safe Space for Second Chances\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-close-button-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">&times;<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Social media can be a lot to handle, even for adults. Now imagine being a teen, still figuring out who you are, and feeling the pressure of likes, comments, and constant screen time. Some teens spend an unbelievable 14 hours a day online. It can take a real toll on their mental health and relationships.<\/p><p>Earlier this year, 360 Youth Services (360 YS) met with DuPage County\u2019s juvenile probation department to address a concern. More teens were facing criminal charges because of things that happened online\u2026 cyberbullying, peer conflict, threats\u2026 and there weren\u2019t many options to help them. 360 YS listened and took action.<\/p><p>In April 2025, our counseling team launched Connections, a 10-week group counseling program that gives youth ages 13\u201317, who\u2019ve come into contact with law enforcement, a second chance. Participants meet once a week with two 360 YS counselors, Becky and Olivia. They learn how technology impacts them and how to set boundaries, regulate emotions, and build healthier connections both online and off.<\/p><p>Matt* was one of the first to join the group. At the start, he barely spoke and kept his head down the entire session. He didn\u2019t feel comfortable speaking about what had happened. But by week three, something shifted. He felt safe to share. He started opening up, sharing his story, and encouraging others.<\/p><p>Thanks to you, 360 YS can step in where help is needed most. You\u2019re giving teens the chance to grow and change.<\/p><p>*To protect privacy, the name and image are representational only.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-lower-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82540bd e-con-full animated-fast e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"82540bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-962dd50 elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"962dd50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T212525.107-1008x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10413\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T212525.107-1008x1024.webp 1008w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T212525.107-295x300.webp 295w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T212525.107-768x780.webp 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T212525.107-1513x1536.webp 1513w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T212525.107-2017x2048.webp 2017w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6812c14 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6812c14\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddaa31e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ddaa31e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Safe Space for Second Chances<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2de07b1 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2de07b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSocial media can be a lot to handle, even for adults. Now imagine being a teen, still figuring out who you are, and feeling the pressure of likes, comments, and constant &#8230;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e685a90 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit premium-modal-dismissible-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-modal-box\" data-id=\"e685a90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;premium_modal_box_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-modal-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;button&quot;,&quot;show_on_exit&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-trigger-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-toggle=\"premium-modal\" data-target=\"#premium-modal-e685a90\" type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-trigger-btn premium-btn-lg premium-button-none \" data-text=\"READ MORE\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-button-text-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>READ MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"premium-modal-e685a90\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal\"\n\t\t\trole=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-dialog\" data-delay-animation=\"\" data-modal-animation=\"fadeInDown animated-fast\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA Safe Space for Second Chances\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-close-button-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">&times;<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Social media can be a lot to handle, even for adults. Now imagine being a teen, still figuring out who you are, and feeling the pressure of likes, comments, and constant screen time. Some teens spend an unbelievable 14 hours a day online. It can take a real toll on their mental health and relationships.<\/p><p>Earlier this year, 360 Youth Services (360 YS) met with DuPage County\u2019s juvenile probation department to address a concern. More teens were facing criminal charges because of things that happened online\u2026 cyberbullying, peer conflict, threats\u2026 and there weren\u2019t many options to help them. 360 YS listened and took action.<\/p><p>In April 2025, our counseling team launched Connections, a 10-week group counseling program that gives youth ages 13\u201317, who\u2019ve come into contact with law enforcement, a second chance. Participants meet once a week with two 360 YS counselors, Becky and Olivia. They learn how technology impacts them and how to set boundaries, regulate emotions, and build healthier connections both online and off.<\/p><p>Matt* was one of the first to join the group. At the start, he barely spoke and kept his head down the entire session. He didn\u2019t feel comfortable speaking about what had happened. But by week three, something shifted. He felt safe to share. He started opening up, sharing his story, and encouraging others.<\/p><p>Thanks to you, 360 YS can step in where help is needed most. You\u2019re giving teens the chance to grow and change.<\/p><p>*To protect privacy, the name and image are representational only.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-lower-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb5f330 e-con-full animated-fast e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bb5f330\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f00c78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2f00c78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T212933.810-1008x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10418\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T212933.810-1008x1024.webp 1008w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T212933.810-295x300.webp 295w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T212933.810-768x780.webp 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T212933.810-1513x1536.webp 1513w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T212933.810-2017x2048.webp 2017w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60be543 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"60be543\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8030d9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8030d9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">John\u2019s Path to Confidence and Friendship<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d28950 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d28950\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOperation Snowball changes lives. An international program started by teens to spread positivity, 360 Youth Services has run a Snowball chapter &#8230;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3855405 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit premium-modal-dismissible-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-modal-box\" data-id=\"3855405\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;premium_modal_box_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-modal-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;button&quot;,&quot;show_on_exit&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-trigger-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-toggle=\"premium-modal\" data-target=\"#premium-modal-3855405\" type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-trigger-btn premium-btn-lg premium-button-none \" data-text=\"READ MORE\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-button-text-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>READ MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"premium-modal-3855405\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal\"\n\t\t\trole=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-dialog\" data-delay-animation=\"\" data-modal-animation=\"fadeInDown animated-fast\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohn\u2019s Path to Confidence and Friendship\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-close-button-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">&times;<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Operation Snowball changes lives. An international program started by teens to spread positivity, 360 Youth Services has run a Snowball chapter since 1985. It has helped over 14,000 teens in School Districts 203 and 204. Snowball builds resilience, prevents drug use, and equips teens with skills to make healthy choices. The weekend retreats and leadership training give teens tools to succeed and lead, while also creating an ongoing community of support for them outside the walls of their schools.<\/p><p>One participant, John*, came to his first retreat as a shy freshman. He didn\u2019t feel connected at school and had few friends. His parents, hoping to help, signed him up. At first, John stayed quiet in his small group, just listening.<\/p><p>By the end of the weekend, everything changed. Snowball\u2019s welcoming environment and traditions, like the hug circle, made John feel seen and valued. \u201cI really like it here,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve gotten so many hugs!\u201d For someone who hadn\u2019t been hugged outside of his family in two years, this was life changing.<\/p><p>John kept coming back to Snowball. He eventually became a teen staff leader, running small groups like the one that helped him open up. Through Snowball, he built lifelong friendships that lasted through college and beyond. Today, John says Snowball gave him the confidence and tools to make meaningful connections wherever he goes.<\/p><p><em>*To protect privacy, name and image are representational only.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-lower-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f32811 e-con-full animated-fast e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f32811\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2f3acc e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e2f3acc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df8baee elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"df8baee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213610.497-1008x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10423\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213610.497-1008x1024.webp 1008w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213610.497-295x300.webp 295w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213610.497-768x780.webp 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213610.497-1513x1536.webp 1513w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213610.497-2017x2048.webp 2017w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c673640 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c673640\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213903.538-1008x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10425\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213903.538-1008x1024.webp 1008w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213903.538-295x300.webp 295w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213903.538-768x780.webp 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213903.538-1513x1536.webp 1513w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213903.538-2017x2048.webp 2017w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b410d2 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9b410d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d50fb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d50fb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Starts for Derek and James<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a75b288 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a75b288\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDerek* and James* didn\u2019t know each other when they arrived at 360 Youth Services\u2019 Housing Program, but they were walking similar roads. Both had faced homelessness. Both were ready for change.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99e6d09 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit premium-modal-dismissible-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-modal-box\" data-id=\"99e6d09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;premium_modal_box_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-modal-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;button&quot;,&quot;show_on_exit&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-trigger-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-toggle=\"premium-modal\" data-target=\"#premium-modal-99e6d09\" type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-trigger-btn premium-btn-lg premium-button-none \" data-text=\"READ MORE\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-button-text-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>READ MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"premium-modal-99e6d09\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal\"\n\t\t\trole=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-dialog\" data-delay-animation=\"\" data-modal-animation=\"fadeInDown animated-fast\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNew Starts for Derek and James\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-close-button-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">&times;<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Derek* and James* didn\u2019t know each other when they arrived at 360 Youth Services\u2019 Housing Program, but they were walking similar roads. Both had faced homelessness. Both were ready for change.<\/p><p>360 YS\u2019 Housing Program gives young adults ages 18\u201324 a safe place to live, along with guidance and support. Residents stay up to two years while working with case managers and staff on education, employment, and life skills \u2026 all with the goal of securing permanent housing and becoming independent.<\/p><p>At 23, Derek had been bouncing between shelters at night and the streets by day. \u201cIt was a physically and emotionally exhausting routine,\u201d said Ezra, Housing Case Manager. \u201cBut once Derek had stable housing, he was able to focus on his future.\u201d<\/p><p>Within months, Derek got a job. He enjoyed the routine of work. Then, when he found out he was going to be a dad, he found an even better job. He got married, moved into an apartment with his wife, and left the program a few months early because he was ready. \u201cDerek was very proactive,\u201d Ezra said. \u201cI\u2019m proud of him and the life he\u2019s built for his family.\u201d<\/p><p>James (22) also came from a shelter. He met with staff and set goals right away, including finding steady work. In the past, he worked mostly in retail jobs. \u201cHe\u2019s a hands-on kind of guy,\u201d Ezra explained. \u201cOnce we helped him update his resume and get it out there, it didn\u2019t take long.\u201d James landed a job using his mechanical skills, and the best part? It came with a company truck! He now has transportation, income, and a clear path forward.<\/p><p>\u201cJames has shown real dedication,\u201d Ezra said. \u201cWith the support and structure in the housing program, he created the future he wanted. That\u2019s what this program is all about \u2026 When someone is thinking more about their future rather than survival mode, I know we\u2019ve been successful.\u201d<\/p><p>Because of you, young adults like Derek and James are turning hard beginnings into hopeful futures.<\/p><p>*To protect privacy, the names and images are representational only.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-lower-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed5abfe e-con-full animated-fast e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed5abfe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b378f63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b378f63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213352.373-1008x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10419\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213352.373-1008x1024.webp 1008w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213352.373-295x300.webp 295w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213352.373-768x780.webp 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213352.373-1513x1536.webp 1513w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T213352.373-2017x2048.webp 2017w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68e2e84 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68e2e84\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05c05b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"05c05b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Finding His Path: Josh\u2019s Housing Story<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9ad739 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9ad739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Josh* came to 360 Youth Services\u2019 Cornerstone Group Home as an emergency placement. It was a big adjustment for him\u2014the structured &#8230;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c50fd4c elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit premium-modal-dismissible-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-modal-box\" data-id=\"c50fd4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;premium_modal_box_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-modal-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;button&quot;,&quot;show_on_exit&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-trigger-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-toggle=\"premium-modal\" data-target=\"#premium-modal-c50fd4c\" type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-trigger-btn premium-btn-lg premium-button-none \" data-text=\"READ MORE\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-button-text-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>READ MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"premium-modal-c50fd4c\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal\"\n\t\t\trole=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-dialog\" data-delay-animation=\"\" data-modal-animation=\"fadeInDown animated-fast\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFinding His Path: Josh\u2019s Housing Story\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-close-button-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">&times;<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Josh* came to 360 Youth Services\u2019 Cornerstone Group Home as an emergency placement. It was a big adjustment for him\u2014the structured environment was new, and he had to get used to checking in with staff for medication, doing chores, and participating in group sessions. These sessions covered topics like cultural diversity, life skills, conflict resolution, sex education, and substance abuse prevention.<\/p><p>Over time, Josh adapted and began to thrive. He even decided to pursue college, a decision that came with its own challenges. Thanks to six months of aftercare services from 360 Youth Services, he navigated the transition and found his footing.<\/p><p>\u201cI don\u2019t know where I\u2019d be without this program,\u201d Josh shared. \u201cI\u2019ll always be thankful.\u201d Terence, the senior program manager, humbly said with a smile, \u201cThat\u2019s our job.\u201d<\/p><p>Because of you, Josh\u2019s future is bright. Thank you for giving him the chance to succeed!<\/p><p><br \/>*To protect privacy, name and image are representational only.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-lower-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91147c5 e-con-full animated-fast e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"91147c5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a420042 e-con-full animated-fast e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a420042\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e90437d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e90437d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"amy\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-97-1008x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10375\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-97-1008x1024.webp 1008w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-97-295x300.webp 295w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-97-768x780.webp 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-97-1513x1536.webp 1513w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-97-2017x2048.webp 2017w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-948e936 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"948e936\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd85c2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd85c2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Finding Her Voice: Amy\u2019s Prevention Story<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-529afbf elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"529afbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When Amy* joined 360 Youth Services\u2019 Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), she was shy and unsure of herself. YAC, a substance use prevention &#8230;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34cf178 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit premium-modal-dismissible-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-modal-box\" data-id=\"34cf178\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;premium_modal_box_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-modal-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;button&quot;,&quot;show_on_exit&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-trigger-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-toggle=\"premium-modal\" data-target=\"#premium-modal-34cf178\" type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-trigger-btn premium-btn-lg premium-button-none \" data-text=\"READ MORE\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-button-text-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>READ MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"premium-modal-34cf178\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal\"\n\t\t\trole=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-dialog\" data-delay-animation=\"\" data-modal-animation=\"fadeInDown animated-fast\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFinding Her Voice: Amy\u2019s Prevention Story\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-close-button-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">&times;<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When Amy* joined 360 Youth Services\u2019 Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), she was shy and unsure of herself. YAC, a substance use prevention committee for local high school students, gave her a place to belong.<\/p><p>Over the next couple of years, Amy found her voice and grew into a confident leader. Attending a statewide retreat was a turning point for Amy. The week was filled with workshops and inspiring speakers, and though she started out quiet, she left bursting with excitement and new ideas.<\/p><p>Amy couldn\u2019t wait to bring back the vision and goals she learned to her YAC peers. Sarah, her youth prevention educator, said, \u201cI\u2019m so proud of Amy. Watching her grow and gain leadership skills has been such a joy.\u201d<\/p><p>Because of You, Amy found her confidence. Thank you for helping her shine!<\/p><p><em>*To protect privacy, name and image are representational only.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-lower-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b05405 e-con-full animated-fast e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b05405\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ec127c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ec127c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cb1b63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7cb1b63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T214047.594-1008x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10429\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T214047.594-1008x1024.webp 1008w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T214047.594-295x300.webp 295w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T214047.594-768x780.webp 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T214047.594-1513x1536.webp 1513w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/360-circle-template-2026-02-16T214047.594-2017x2048.webp 2017w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7adeb8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f7adeb8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f082d53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f082d53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shaping a Youth\u2019s Future<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deb52d2 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"deb52d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Frank\u2019s* journey from homelessness to educational success is truly inspiring. After enduring the harsh realities of life without &#8230;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ec2884 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit premium-modal-dismissible-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-modal-box\" data-id=\"0ec2884\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;premium_modal_box_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-modal-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;button&quot;,&quot;show_on_exit&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-trigger-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-toggle=\"premium-modal\" data-target=\"#premium-modal-0ec2884\" type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-trigger-btn premium-btn-lg premium-button-none \" data-text=\"READ MORE\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-button-text-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>READ MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"premium-modal-0ec2884\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal\"\n\t\t\trole=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-dialog\" data-delay-animation=\"\" data-modal-animation=\"fadeInDown animated-fast\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShaping a Youth\u2019s Future\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-close-button-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-close\" data-dismiss=\"premium-modal\">&times;<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-modal-box-modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrank\u2019s* journey from homelessness to educational success is truly inspiring. After enduring the harsh realities of life without stable housing for most of his youth, Frank found refuge and support through 360 Youth Services\u2019 Emergency Shelter program.\n\nDespite significant challenges, Frank\u2019s determination to break the cycle of homelessness fueled his academic success. With guidance and encouragement from his case manager\u2014who provided essential reminders, such as charging his laptop and leaving sticky notes urging him to complete his schoolwork\u2014 Frank persevered. His hard work paid off when he became the first male in his family to earn a high school diploma.\n\nFrank\u2019s ambition didn\u2019t stop there. He worked wherever he could, demonstrating remarkable resilience by leaving the shelter earlier than his exit date. Recently, Frank visited 360 Youth Services to check for mail and proudly showed his former case manager his uniform from the automotive program he\u2019d enrolled in at the College of DuPage. 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These results show how, together with our community, 360 Youth Services is helping young people find safety, stability, and the confidence to thrive. Thank you for helping turn compassion into measurable change.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cc15bf e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8cc15bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d258d40 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d258d40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Over the last <span> fiscal year:<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d16a3e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42e3abc elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"42e3abc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-title\">Lives positively affected through counseling therapy<\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"2000\" data-to-value=\"248\" data-from-value=\"0\" data-delimiter=\",\">0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-suffix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b19bf71 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"b19bf71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-title\">Youth empowered through direct prevention programs<\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"2000\" data-to-value=\"3620\" data-from-value=\"0\" data-delimiter=\",\">0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-suffix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fce385c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fce385c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19ce1d1 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"19ce1d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-title\">Lives transformed with safe, supportive housing<\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"2000\" data-to-value=\"120\" data-from-value=\"0\" data-delimiter=\",\">0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-suffix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2063698 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"2063698\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-title\">Individuals impacted by Power of Choice<\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"2000\" data-to-value=\"42358\" data-from-value=\"0\" data-delimiter=\",\">0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-suffix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7274b9 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"f7274b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-title\">of student participants said Snowball had significantly impacted them<\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"2000\" data-to-value=\"96\" data-from-value=\"0\" data-delimiter=\",\">0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-suffix\">%<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41372e8 e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-laptop elementor-hidden-tablet_extra elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile_extra elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"41372e8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08c349a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"08c349a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c4be7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5c4be7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Trauma-to-Triumph-Story-Photo.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9278\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Trauma-to-Triumph-Story-Photo.png 605w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Trauma-to-Triumph-Story-Photo-300x235.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db39104 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db39104\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Journey from <span style=\"color: #00a1de\">Trauma to Triumph . <\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b734c8 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b734c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Samantha* was struggling at school. Every day, she felt overwhelmed by anxiety and depression. Raised in an abusive environment, she carried deep feelings of shame and self-blame for the trauma she\u2019d endured. Thankfully, her school referred her to 360 Youth Services for counseling services. There Samantha found the support she needed to begin her healing journey.<\/p><p>Samantha\u2019s 360 YS counselor gave her a safe space to talk about, process and accept her past. Through narrative therapy, she worked to explore her trauma\u2014reclaiming her story on her own terms. With each session, she found the strength to rewrite the narrative she had once believed about herself, shifting from self-blame to self-compassion. \u201cI have watched this client grow from a quiet and full-of-shame teenager to a bright and beautiful young girl. She has faced her trauma head-on and is relearning to love herself and grow from her experiences,\u201d shared her 360 YS counselor.<\/p><p>Today, Samantha finds herself in a healthier more stable environment. She\u2019s excelling in school and has set her sights set on college\u2014a future she once believed was out of reach. While she is still working to rebuild relationships with family members, she remains hopeful for reconciliation in the future. Most importantly, Samantha has learned to embrace self-love, proving that healing is possible when given the right support. At 360 YS, we believe in the power of resilience. Samantha\u2019s journey is a testament to her resiliency and the transformative impact of compassionate care.<\/p><p><em>*To protect privacy, name and image are representational only.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b7f6db e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5b7f6db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-530c49d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"530c49d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Life-Healed-Story-Image.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9279\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Life-Healed-Story-Image.png 605w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Life-Healed-Story-Image-300x159.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f91ba6 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f91ba6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Life  <span style=\"color: #00a1de\">Healed <\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fd183d elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0fd183d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>.Leila* was struggling to balance her cultural heritage with her desire to fit in as an average American high school student. Conflicts with her traditional parents over clothing, activities, and relationships led to Leila becoming severely depressed, self-harm behaviors and thoughts of suicide.<\/p><p>Leila\u2019s school social worker noticed changes in her and referred Leila to 360 Youth Services\u2019 school-based counselor. Through counseling, Leila explored her feelings, culture, and relationships. Her close bond with her sister provided crucial support, helping her develop a safety plan and cease self-harm behaviors. Counseling offered her a safe space to understand her emotions, set boundaries, and improve communication with her parents.<\/p><p>Counseling empowered Leila to create a solid foundation for healthy relationships and personal growth. Her journey, though intense, was marked by resilience and commitment. Leila now has a set of skills she can draw upon as she builds herself a positive future.<\/p><p><em>*To protect privacy, name and image are representational only.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55e4c3f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"55e4c3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e074b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8e074b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/360-circle-template-4-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6562\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/360-circle-template-4-1.png 591w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/360-circle-template-4-1-296x300.png 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe08226 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe08226\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Place to Belong for <span style=\"color: #00a1de\"> Youth at Snowball<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e93022 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e93022\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Skylar* attended several 360 Youth Services Snowball retreats as a participant. But after applying and being accepted as a member of the teen staff, they were really pumped for the Spring Snowball retreat, themed \u201cCount on Me.\u201d<\/p><p>Snowball builds resilience in youth, creates a community so they feel connected, and empowers them to make healthy choices around alcohol, tobacco, vaping, and other drugs.<\/p><p>After nearly ten weeks of training, Skylar was ready. They were excited to be someone others could count on and hoped they\u2019d connect with the participants. That weekend, Skylar led a small group. They also helped perform skits for the Prevention Theater, a powerful part of the retreat. One of the last skits was called \u201cBecause of\u2026\u201d where each teen shares a reason they choose to stay drug-free. At the end, the teen staff join arms and sing \u201cLean on Me.\u201d<\/p><p>As Skylar looked around the room, the energy and emotion were contagious. Adult staff in the back linked arms and began singing. Then the teen staff jumped off the stage and moved into the rows, linking arms with participants. By the end of the song, everyone had come together in one big circle.<\/p><p>They swayed. They sang louder. \u201cLean on me, when you\u2019re not strong, \u2026\u201d Skylar felt emotional. What began as a group of strangers had become a circle of connection and care. Skylar looked around the circle. In that moment, it was clear that we all need somebody sometimes\u2014and we\u2019ve found that here. We\u2019re all one. One of the final activities was an accountability group painting, a way for each group to create a welcoming space for each other.<\/p><p>A member of Skylar\u2019s group looked at them and said, \u201cThis is my first time at Snowball, and I\u2019ve never felt this welcomed anywhere in my life.\u201d Skylar left Spring Snowball knowing they had made a difference!<\/p><p>Thank you for helping youth grow into leaders and show others that they\u2019re never alone.<\/p><p>*To protect privacy, the name and image are representational only.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c62eeea e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c62eeea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21cb27a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"21cb27a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Safe-Space-for-Second-Chances-Story-Image-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9281\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Safe-Space-for-Second-Chances-Story-Image-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Safe-Space-for-Second-Chances-Story-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Safe-Space-for-Second-Chances-Story-Image-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Safe-Space-for-Second-Chances-Story-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Safe-Space-for-Second-Chances-Story-Image-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Safe-Space-for-Second-Chances-Story-Image-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceb7ad1 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ceb7ad1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Safe Space for  <span style=\"color: #00a1de\">Second Chances <\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00fcbe9 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"00fcbe9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Social media can be a lot to handle, even for adults. Now imagine being a teen, still figuring out who you are, and feeling the pressure of likes, comments, and constant screen time. Some teens spend an unbelievable 14 hours a day online. It can take a real toll on their mental health and relationships.<\/p><p>Earlier this year, 360 Youth Services (360 YS) met with DuPage County\u2019s juvenile probation department to address a concern. More teens were facing criminal charges because of things that happened online\u2026 cyberbullying, peer conflict, threats\u2026 and there weren\u2019t many options to help them. 360 YS listened and took action.<\/p><p>In April 2025, our counseling team launched Connections, a 10-week group counseling program that gives youth ages 13\u201317, who\u2019ve come into contact with law enforcement, a second chance. Participants meet once a week with two 360 YS counselors, Becky and Olivia. They learn how technology impacts them and how to set boundaries, regulate emotions, and build healthier connections both online and off.<\/p><p>Matt* was one of the first to join the group. At the start, he barely spoke and kept his head down the entire session. He didn\u2019t feel comfortable speaking about what had happened. But by week three, something shifted. He felt safe to share. He started opening up, sharing his story, and encouraging others.<\/p><p>Thanks to you, 360 YS can step in where help is needed most. You\u2019re giving teens the chance to grow and change.<\/p><p>*To protect privacy, the name and image are representational only.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b437be e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9b437be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4285ead elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4285ead\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Carmi_s-Story-Image.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9283\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Carmi_s-Story-Image.png 605w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Carmi_s-Story-Image-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bb26e6 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5bb26e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Carmi\u2019s Story of  <span style=\"color: #00a1de\">Resilience and Growth<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f16c1dd elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f16c1dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Carmi* entered 360 Youth Services\u2019 housing program just a week after turning 18. Having experienced homelessness for several years as a minor\u2014living on the streets, in shelters, and in DCFS care\u2014she came to us with a deep sense of mistrust and uncertainty. The world hadn\u2019t shown her the care she deserved.<\/p><p>Since entering our program, Carmi has worked tirelessly to build life skills and reclaim her independence. With the support of her caseworker, she tackled everything from communication and personal care to job searching, scheduling, and respecting shared spaces. Beyond practical skills, Carmi also embarked on a powerful journey of self-discovery.<\/p><p>Identifying as a trans woman, she hadn\u2019t always felt safe to express her true self. During her time with 360 YS, she was able to access consistent gender-affirming care, including counseling services and began expressing herself more freely in all areas of her life. She even became an active voice in the housing program\u2019s Youth Advisory Board.<\/p><p>In addition to her personal growth, Carmi has maintained stable employment and began saving for her future. The housing staff are incredibly proud of her resilience, dedication, and the tremendous progress she\u2019s made. We can\u2019t wait to see all that she accomplishes next.<\/p><p>*To protect privacy, name and image are representational only.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1674c8c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1674c8c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de9772a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"de9772a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Amy--scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9282\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Amy--scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Amy--300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Amy--1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Amy--768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Amy--1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Amy--2048x1367.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f76fa elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31f76fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Finding Her Voice: \n  <span style=\"color: #00a1de\">Amy\u2019s Prevention Story<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86f5b8c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86f5b8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When Amy* joined 360 Youth Services\u2019 Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), she was shy and unsure of herself. YAC, a substance use prevention committee for local high school students, gave her a place to belong.<\/p><p>Over the next couple of years, Amy found her voice and grew into a confident leader. Attending a statewide retreat was a turning point for Amy. The week was filled with workshops and inspiring speakers, and though she started out quiet, she left bursting with excitement and new ideas.<\/p><p>Amy couldn\u2019t wait to bring back the vision and goals she learned to her YAC peers. Sarah, her youth prevention educator, said, \u201cI\u2019m so proud of Amy. Watching her grow and gain leadership skills has been such a joy.\u201d<\/p><p>Because of You, Amy found her confidence. Thank you for helping her shine!<\/p><p>*To protect privacy, name and image are representational only.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95b1f51 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"95b1f51\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eeb052 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8eeb052\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/college-student-Josh-2188479321-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9284\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/college-student-Josh-2188479321-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/college-student-Josh-2188479321-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/college-student-Josh-2188479321-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/college-student-Josh-2188479321-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/college-student-Josh-2188479321-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/college-student-Josh-2188479321-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9feebeb elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9feebeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Finding His Path: <span style=\"color: #00a1de\">Josh\u2019s Housing Story  <\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df9fb26 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df9fb26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Josh* came to 360 Youth Services\u2019 Cornerstone Group Home as an emergency placement. It was a big adjustment for him\u2014the structured environment was new, and he had to get used to checking in with staff for medication, doing chores, and participating in group sessions. These sessions covered topics like cultural diversity, life skills, conflict resolution, sex education, and substance abuse prevention.<\/p><p>Over time, Josh adapted and began to thrive. He even decided to pursue college, a decision that came with its own challenges. Thanks to six months of aftercare services from 360 Youth Services, he navigated the transition and found his footing.<\/p><p>\u201cI don\u2019t know where I\u2019d be without this program,\u201d Josh shared. \u201cI\u2019ll always be thankful.\u201d Terrance, the senior program manager, humbly said with a smile, \u201cThat\u2019s our job.\u201d<\/p><p>Because of you, Josh\u2019s future is bright. Thank you for giving him the chance to succeed!<br \/>*To protect privacy, name and image are representational only.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fd8bb1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5fd8bb1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-341d60e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"341d60e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kristina-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9276\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kristina-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kristina-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kristina-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kristina-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kristina-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kristina-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6759dc elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6759dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Finding Their Strength: \n  <span style=\"color: #00a1de\">Alex\u2019s Counseling Story<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2639d35 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2639d35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When Alex*, 14, first came to 360 Youth Services&#8217; Counseling program, they were resistant to therapy. Sessions were filled with silence, fidgeting, and avoiding eye contact. Instead of diving straight into the trauma that brought Alex to 360 YS, Kristina, their clinical therapist, focused on building trust and rapport.<\/p><p>Over time, Alex began to open up. Together, they identified triggers and worked on creating healthier responses. Slowly but surely, Alex started to heal. Kristina shared, \u201cWithout 360 Youth Services, Alex might have become another statistic. Places like this exist to help people like Alex overcome their obstacles and share their light with the world.\u201d<\/p><p>Because of you, Alex is thriving.<\/p><p>Thank you for helping them move forward!<\/p><p>*To protect privacy, the name and image are representational only.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cc1a37 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3cc1a37\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a48c41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8a48c41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/John_s-Path-Story-Image.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9275\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/John_s-Path-Story-Image.png 605w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/John_s-Path-Story-Image-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0867b86 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0867b86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">John\u2019s Path to <span style=\"color: #00a1de\">Confidence and Friendship  <\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-535e789 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"535e789\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Operation Snowball changes lives. An international program started by teens to spread positivity, 360 Youth Services has run a Snowball chapter since 1985. It has helped over 14,000 teens in School Districts 203 and 204. Snowball builds resilience, prevents drug use, and equips teens with skills to make healthy choices. The weekend retreats and leadership training give teens tools to succeed and lead, while also creating an ongoing community of support for them outside the walls of their schools.<\/p><p>One participant, John*, came to his first retreat as a shy freshman. He didn\u2019t feel connected at school and had few friends. His parents, hoping to help, signed him up. At first, John stayed quiet in his small group, just listening.<\/p><p>By the end of the weekend, everything changed. Snowball\u2019s welcoming environment and traditions, like the hug circle, made John feel seen and valued. \u201cI really like it here,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve gotten so many hugs!\u201d For someone who hadn\u2019t been hugged outside of his family in two years, this was life changing.<\/p><p>John kept coming back to Snowball. He eventually became a teen staff leader, running small groups like the one that helped him open up. Through Snowball, he built lifelong friendships that lasted through college and beyond. Today, John says Snowball gave him the confidence and tools to make meaningful connections wherever he goes.<\/p><p>*To protect privacy, name and image are representational only.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f590ab e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f590ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64f0aed e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64f0aed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90625f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"90625f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Derek-and-James-Image-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9273\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Derek-and-James-Image-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Derek-and-James-Image-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Derek-and-James-Image-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Derek-and-James-Image-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Derek-and-James-Image-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Derek-and-James-Image-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d362e66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d362e66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Derek-and-James-Image-2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9274\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Derek-and-James-Image-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Derek-and-James-Image-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Derek-and-James-Image-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Derek-and-James-Image-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Derek-and-James-Image-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Derek-and-James-Image-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e57a37 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9e57a37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Starts for \n  <span style=\"color: #00a1de\">Derek and James<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe3d929 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe3d929\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Derek* and James* didn\u2019t know each other when they arrived at 360 Youth Services\u2019 Housing Program, but they were walking similar roads. Both had faced homelessness. Both were ready for change.<\/p><p>360 YS\u2019 Housing Program gives young adults ages 18\u201324 a safe place to live in, along with guidance and support. Residents stay up to two years while working with case managers and staff on education, employment, and life skills \u2026 all with the goal of securing permanent housing and becoming independent.<\/p><p>At 23, Derek had been bouncing between shelters at night and the streets by day. \u201cIt was a physically and emotionally exhausting routine,\u201d said Ezra, Housing Case Manager. \u201cBut once Derek had stable housing, he was able to focus on his future.\u201d<\/p><p>Within months, Derek got a job. He enjoyed the routine of work. Then, when he found out he was going to be a dad, he found an even better job. He got married, moved into an apartment with his wife, and left the program a few months early because he was ready. \u201cDerek was very proactive,\u201d Ezra said. \u201cI\u2019m proud of him and the life he\u2019s built for his family.\u201d<\/p><p>James (22) also came from a shelter. He met with staff and set goals right away, including finding steady work. In the past, he worked mostly in retail jobs. \u201cHe\u2019s a hands-on kind of guy,\u201d Ezra explained. \u201cOnce we helped him update his resume and get it out there, it didn\u2019t take long.\u201d James landed a job using his mechanical skills, and the best part? It came with a company truck! He now has transportation, income, and a clear path forward.<\/p><p>\u201cJames has shown real dedication,\u201d Ezra said. \u201cWith the support and structure in the housing program, he created the future he wanted. That\u2019s what this program is all about \u2026 When someone is thinking more about their future rather than survival mode, I know we\u2019ve been successful.\u201d<\/p><p>Because of you, young adults like Derek and James are turning hard beginnings into hopeful futures.<\/p><p>*To protect privacy, the names and images are representational only.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64c18df e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64c18df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe6807f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fe6807f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shaping-a-Youths-Future-Image-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9277\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shaping-a-Youths-Future-Image-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shaping-a-Youths-Future-Image-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shaping-a-Youths-Future-Image-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shaping-a-Youths-Future-Image-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shaping-a-Youths-Future-Image-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/beta11.technodreamcenter.com\/360youthservices.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shaping-a-Youths-Future-Image-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2cf65f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a2cf65f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shaping a  <span style=\"color: #00a1de\">Youth\u2019s Future <\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3950e16 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3950e16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Frank\u2019s* journey from homelessness to educational success is truly inspiring. After enduring the harsh realities of life without stable housing for most of his youth, Frank found refuge and support through 360 Youth Services\u2019 Emergency Shelter program.<\/p><p>Despite significant challenges, Frank\u2019s determination to break the cycle of homelessness fueled his academic success. With guidance and encouragement from his case manager\u2014who provided essential reminders, such as charging his laptop and leaving sticky notes urging him to complete his schoolwork\u2014 Frank persevered. His hard work paid off when he became the first male in his family to earn a high school diploma.<\/p><p>Frank\u2019s ambition didn\u2019t stop there. He worked wherever he could, demonstrating remarkable resilience by leaving the shelter earlier than his exit date. Recently, Frank visited 360 Youth Services to check for mail and proudly showed his former case manager his uniform from the automotive program he\u2019d enrolled in at the College of DuPage. This path allowed him to pursue his passion for cars while opening doors to a brighter future filled with possibilities. We are immensely proud of Frank and his achievements!<\/p><p>*To protect privacy, name and image are representational only.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OUR IMPACT REAL STORIES. REAL RESILIENCE. See how your support transforms the lives of youth through real stories, powerful outcomes, and measurable impact. Every youth\u2019s journey looks different\u2014but each one reminds us why our work matters. These personal stories highlight the courage it takes to ask for help, the transformation that\u2019s possible when compassion meets opportunity and the impact of your generosity. See the Power of Community Hear directly from the people who make our mission come alive\u2014youth, parents, staff, and supporters\u2014each sharing what hope and healing look like through 360 Youth Services. Their stories show how, together, we create brighter futures for young people in crisis. https:\/\/youtu.be\/GaW9Bcz4Ca0 https:\/\/youtu.be\/Zog5TlKQmT8?si=mJQigvaj-Gx_FU3q https:\/\/youtu.be\/mXpgEGP980k A Journey from Trauma to Triumph. Samantha* was struggling at school. Every day, she felt overwhelmed by anxiety and depression. Raised in an abusive environment, she &#8230; READ MORE A Journey from Trauma to Triumph. &times; Samantha* was struggling at school. Every day, she felt overwhelmed by anxiety and depression. Raised in an abusive environment, she carried deep feelings of shame and self-blame for the trauma she\u2019d endured. Thankfully, her school referred her to 360 Youth Services for counseling services. There Samantha found the support she needed to begin her healing journey. Samantha\u2019s 360 YS counselor gave her a safe space to talk about, process and accept her past. Through narrative therapy, she worked to explore her trauma\u2014reclaiming her story on her own terms. With each session, she found the strength to rewrite the narrative she had once believed about herself, shifting from self-blame to self-compassion. \u201cI have watched this client grow from a quiet and full-of-shame teenager to a bright and beautiful young girl. She has faced her trauma head-on and is relearning to love herself and grow from her experiences,\u201d shared her 360 YS counselor. Today, Samantha finds herself in a healthier more stable environment. She\u2019s excelling in school and has set her sights set on college\u2014a future she once believed was out of reach. While she is still working to rebuild relationships with family members, she remains hopeful for reconciliation in the future. Most importantly, Samantha has learned to embrace self-love, proving that healing is possible when given the right support. At 360 YS, we believe in the power of resilience. Samantha\u2019s journey is a testament to her resiliency and the transformative impact of compassionate care. *To protect privacy, name and image are representational only. Close A Life Healed Leila* was struggling to balance her cultural heritage with her desire to fit in as an average American high school student. Conflicts with her traditional parents over clothing, activities, and relationships led to Leila becoming &#8230; READ MORE A Life Healed &times; Leila* was struggling to balance her cultural heritage with her desire to fit in as an average American high school student. Conflicts with her traditional parents over clothing, activities, and relationships led to Leila becoming severely depressed, self-harm behaviors and thoughts of suicide. Leila\u2019s school social worker noticed changes in her and referred Leila to 360 Youth Services\u2019 school-based counselor. Through counseling, Leila explored her feelings, culture, and relationships. Her close bond with her sister provided crucial support, helping her develop a safety plan and cease self-harm behaviors. Counseling offered her a safe space to understand her emotions, set boundaries, and improve communication with her parents. Counseling empowered Leila to create a solid foundation for healthy relationships and personal growth. Her journey, though intense, was marked by resilience and commitment. Leila now has a set of skills she can draw upon as she builds herself a positive future. *To protect privacy, name and image are representational only. Close A Place to Belong for Youth at Snowball Skylar* attended several 360 Youth Services Snowball retreats as a participant. But after applying and being accepted as a &#8230; READ MORE A Place to Belong for Youth at Snowball &times; Skylar* attended several 360 Youth Services Snowball retreats as a participant. But after applying and being accepted as a member of the teen staff, they were really pumped for the Spring Snowball retreat, themed \u201cCount on Me.\u201d Snowball builds resilience in youth, creates a community so they feel connected, and empowers them to make healthy choices around alcohol, tobacco, vaping, and other drugs. After nearly ten weeks of training, Skylar was ready. They were excited to be someone others could count on and hoped they\u2019d connect with the participants. That weekend, Skylar led a small group. They also helped perform skits for the Prevention Theater, a powerful part of the retreat. One of the last skits was called \u201cBecause of\u2026\u201d where each teen shares a reason they choose to stay drug-free. At the end, the teen staff join arms and sing \u201cLean on Me.\u201d As Skylar looked around the room, the energy and emotion were contagious. Adult staff in the back linked arms and began singing. Then the teen staff jumped off the stage and moved into the rows, linking arms with participants. By the end of the song, everyone had come together in one big circle. They swayed. They sang louder. \u201cLean on me, when you\u2019re not strong \u2026\u201d Skylar felt emotional. What began as a group of strangers had become a circle of connection and care. Skylar looked around the circle. In that moment, it was clear that we all need somebody sometimes\u2014and we\u2019ve found that here. We\u2019re all one. One of the final activities was an accountability group painting, a way for each group to create a welcoming space for each other. A member of Skylar\u2019s group looked at them and said, \u201cThis is my first time at Snowball, and I\u2019ve never felt this welcomed anywhere in my life.\u201d Skylar left Spring Snowball knowing they had made a difference! Thank you for helping youth grow into leaders and show others that they\u2019re never alone. *To protect privacy, the name and image are representational only. 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