For over 40 years, Evanston-based non-profit Y.O.U. has been providing quality programs and services to youth. Their vision is that all young people acquire the skills, self-confidence, and opportunity to participate fully, freely, and responsibly in the life of the community.
The Scott Family shares their story of how Y.O.U. has impacted their lives in this video:
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About the Video Producer, Director, Editor: Shuling Yong Cinematographer: Jeff Perlman Production Assistant, Additional Sound: Andrea Blake
Meet Tyler. Bright student. Strong role model. Aspiring journalist. One of the 15,000 lives that has been touched by Evanston non-profit organization Y.O.U. (Youth Organizations Umbrella, Inc.) over the last 40 years. She’s also one of the talented young men and women I had the privilege of meeting while on my journey to document the impact that Y.O.U. makes in our community.
With comprehensive after-school programming, assistance with homework, enriching summer activities and leadership development opportunities, Y.O.U. enables every youth the opportunity to realize their full potential, regardless of their economic backgrounds. I’d also like to highlight, especially, the organization’s one-on-one mentoring program. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of having a good mentor in life and am so glad the kids get paired with their own mentors through the program.
To learn more about Y.O.U., visit their official website at www.youevanston.org
About the video Produced/Directed/Sound Recorded by Shuling Yong Cinematography by Jeff Perlman
Shuling Yong 