The Fatherhood Challenge is a national contest for youth and young adults starting at the age of 13. Contestants compete for cash prizes and a trip to Washington D.C by expressing what fatherhood means to them by creating a song, photo, video or a short essay. Most fatherhood initiatives focus primarily on the adult population. [...]
Fatherhood Challenge 2013
The Fatherhood Challenge is a national contest for youth and young adults starting at the age of 13. Contestants compete for cash prizes and a trip to Washington D.C by expressing what fatherhood means to them by creating a song, photo, video or a short essay. Most fatherhood initiatives focus primarily on the adult population. [...]
Chicago Community Action Day
On Saturday, May 4th, David Cherry and the All Stars Project of Chicago led 225 volunteers into the streets of Chicago to start conversations about the violence that is plaguing our community. These volunteers and organizations canvased the city to survey everyday citizens so that we collectively can bring change. This passionate group consisting of [...]
One Summer Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle are proud to announce One Summer Chicago. One Summer Chicago (OSC) connects young people to summer jobs, internships and training programs being offered throughout the City. Through OSC, young adults have the opportunity to learn job skills, develop their resumes and explore career interests. There are [...]
NIH Youth Resource Fair Photos
Check out the photos from our youth resource fair on July 28th! We had a great time and we expect to see you there next time! Click here to see the full gallery of pictures from this event
Fresh Start – The Guide Book For Freshmen
Overwhelmed? Anxious? Excited? Well, you are in luck. A few upperclassmen wrote up some facts and tips they wish they had known when they started freshman year. That’s what you’ll find in this handy guide, which is yours to pocket, personalize, and rely on to navigate 9th grade and stay on track to graduation. Soak [...]
Stop the Bullying!
Bullying has been a hot topic these days. More kids are affected then we even know. If you are looking to understand bullying, its impact, how to prevent it or respond to it, then check out this awesome resource website so you can help stop bullying!
Passport to Success – Your Guide to High School and Beyond
Courtesy of Choose Your Future Welcome to your next big adventure on your journey to college and a career! This booklet will give you the inside scoop on how you can start preparing for success in high school right now. Counselors have provided their expert advice on how to get ready for high school. Passport [...]
Board of Directors Openings
No Idle Hands is looking to expand our Board of Directors. Are you looking to bring an immediate impact to a growing organization that is focused on the youth of Chicago? Then maybe you should join our team! Complete the Board application to begin the process.
“The Interrupters” Wins Best Documentary At Independent Spirit Awards
Congratulations to Director/Producer Steve James and Producer Alex Kotlowitz and their whole team at Kartemquin Films on winning best documentary at last night’s Independent Spirit Awards. The Interrupters, which aired on FRONTLINE on Feb. 14, follows three “violence interrupters” who, with bravado, humility and even humor, work to protect their Chicago communities from the violence [...]
RESPECT OUR WOMEN!!! An interview of youth wisdom
Youth Journalists give their opinions on respecting women. Do you agree? Check it out and leave a comment!
