F.U.T.U.R.E. Foundation is a 501©3 not-for-profit organization established in 1987 to promote, encourage, and foster programs and activities designed to improve the quality of life. Over the years F.U.T.U.R.E. Foundation has worked to create opportunities for youth to develop new competencies and build trusting relationships. Our philosophy of restorative alternatives provides an integrated solution that can avert the costly penalties of juvenile detention and incarceration.
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Restorative Alternatives
1998 – 2010 Project Detour (PD) was designed as a diversion strategy for school administrators, law enforcement officials and community leaders as a restorative alternative to juvenile delinquency.
Restorative Alternatives can be very effective strategies when building relationships, resolving conflict or rebuilding community.
Pathways Summer Youth Employment
“Pathways” summer employment project targeting in-school and out-of-school youth in Ford Heights and neighboring municipalities.
In 2014 “What a Difference Food Can Make” Small Farms Pilot Project that engaged youth in the production and distribution of eight varieties of “naturally grown” gourmet garlic that grows well in the Midwest.
Art-Trek
Art-Trek – is an annual event hosted by the Chicago Southland Visual Arts Coalition and area galleries, studios and community groups throughout the South Suburbs and Northwest Indiana. During this 10 day event visitors travel from one location to participate in exhibits, artist demonstrations, workshops, tours, and special receptions.
Youth Leadership
In 2005 F.U.T.U.R.E. Foundation implement a Service-Learning project in Ford Heights using a Take Charge curriculum provided by the Department of Human Service. The project targeted 20-30 High School Students attending Bloom Trail High School in a four month long youth leadership project resulting in developing a plan to address a community problem.
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