Chicago, IL  |  312-685-1034  |  [email protected] |  Facebook: Saving Our Youth

Services

Holistic support for individuals, families, and organizations.

We provide services that help facilitate the growth of the individual, family, and community. The Foundation's philosophy is that we can improve our communities through helping people improve themselves.

The Catherine Smith Foundation works to attack poverty, violence, unemployment, educational inequality, and stagnant personal growth through preparing our youth and strengthening families.

Youth-Powered Business Services

Monetizing Talent for Community Impact

CSF youth work with Unparalleled Consulting and Management LLC to monetize their talents in support of community-based businesses. This partnership gives young people real professional experience while delivering high-quality services to local entrepreneurs and organizations.

Website Development

Professional websites built by CSF youth, giving them real-world tech skills while delivering quality digital solutions for community businesses.

Grant Research

Identifying and researching funding opportunities to help community-based organizations secure the resources they need to grow.

Marketing

Strategic marketing support — from social media to outreach campaigns — developed and executed by talented young professionals.

Bookkeeping

Accurate financial record-keeping services that help small businesses and nonprofits stay organized and compliant.

Graphic Design

Eye-catching logos, flyers, branding materials, and digital assets created by CSF youth with a passion for design.

Business Plan Development

Comprehensive business plans crafted to help entrepreneurs launch, grow, and secure funding for their ventures.

Videography

Professional video production for promotional content, events, and storytelling — showcasing community businesses at their best.

"By connecting our youth's skills to real business needs, we create a cycle of empowerment — young people earn, learn, and lift their community at the same time."

Additional Services

Youth Programs

Comprehensive programming that prepares young people for academic and life success.

  • Tutoring and academic support
  • Teen TV Broadcasting
  • Therapeutic Art Program
  • Mentors and role models
  • College and funding assistance

Ex-Offenders

Helping individuals rebuild their lives and reintegrate into the community with dignity.

  • Job acquisition assistance
  • Basic skills training
  • Background repair guidance
  • Case management services
  • Criminal justice workshops

Organizational Consulting

Supporting nonprofits, small businesses, and start-up organizations with systems and operations.

  • Organizational documents
  • Internal infrastructure and systems
  • Financial systems setup
  • Financial reports
  • Human resource workshops

Services to Organizations

As a community organization receiving donated or grant funds, it is extremely important to have systems in place for effective financial and program reporting. At the Catherine Smith Foundation, we can assist community residents and agencies by facilitating effective long-lived programming.

Documentation to start an organization
Infrastructure and accountability systems
Team development workshops
Financial systems improvement
Fundraiser development and implementation
Leadership training
Staff training for operations, program development, finance, and human resources
"Systems must be in place to facilitate ease of reporting and continued operations even with employee changes!"

Ready to Get Involved?

Whether you need services, want to hire our youth for your business, or wish to support our work — we'd love to hear from you.