We are a strong women-led youth program where kids succeed on and off the ice #HOYBChicago, #HockeyOnYourBlock, #LearnToSkateChicago #women-led #strongwomen
Chicago, IL
Joined June 2016
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Check out HOYB Downtown on ABC 😇 abc7chicago.com/post/chicago…
Great news - The Chicago Youth Foundation has been named a 2026 Project Play Champion. Many thanks to the @AspenInstitute & @Nickelodeon Our World for the shout-out!
Here is more about Project Play and the amazing work they are doing
projectplay.org/childrens-ri…
Time flies when you are having fun and learning @Millennium_Park McCormick Tribune Ice Arena . Thank you to all of our coaches and the enthusiastic Chicago public who embraced all weather conditions to share & enjoy 😇#WinterWonderLand Credits to oour partner @ChicagoDCASE
Another amazing class day today 😀 And that's the wrap for the season! Great work skaters & thanks to our Coaches, many volunteers 👏 #hockeyisforeveryone #HOYB #chicagoyouthfoundation @NHL @usahockey
Enjoy this 2 minute real on Proper Skate Lacing for Figure & Hockey Skates. Credits to @ChicagoDCASE and fellow CYF Coach/Student Doctor Emily Kirillov #ChicagoYouthFoundation #HOYB
This past October, we had a great start to our season of weekly classes, at Morgan Park Sports Center & Mcfetridge Sports Center. #HockeyIsForEveryone @usahockey
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It was an honor to Champion Active Women while speaking in this podcast episode. Catch it, & some amazing other Champions speaking at this link - chs.uky.edu/aghw/podcast
#ActiveGirlsHealthyWomenInitiative #UniversityofKentucky #ChicagoYouthFoundation #SportsMedicine #Physiatry
There's nothing like an end of season relay race! Winners received Harry Potter Tote Bags and Scarves, donated to us by @broadwaychicago #CursedChildChicago. The kids loved these as well as the stash of free tickets to the magical play, we received too. Thank you & do come back!
We had a blast delivering free weekend basic ice hockey lessons @Millennium_Park. Time flew. See you there next year!
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Active Girls Healthy Women celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day on Feb 5 at 3:30-4:30 EST. Join us for a panel discussion about the successful strategies from the community for creating positive experiences for girls/women in physical activity. uky.zoom.us/meeting/register…
We were honored to host Messiah and his family with free ice skating lessons for his Make A Wish Trip @Millennium_Park as the family explored #Chicago! Come back any time :) @WishIllinois @MakeAWish
Happy New Year on behalf of our Founder & Humanitarian Ray Lilja, who founded the program in 2011, and #ChicagoYouthFoundation. BIG thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers!
We love sharing our sport with the community. You can also get involved too! See chicagoyouthfoundation.org
Our 10th Anniversary with Volunteer Coach Brianna! Thank you for sharing your joy, expertise, and dedication #ChicagoYouthFoundation #HockeyIsForEveryone @chicagohoy
Happy World Ice Skating Day! Throwback to the awesome 2024 @ShoresyHockey Game in Chicago #WISD2024 #HockeyIsForEveryone
Thank you to Lou Bustos, MS.Ed, ATC, LAT from @Athletico who delivered an engaging lecture (with resources) on Basic First Aid for Ice Skaters, including a simple overview on Concussions. Our Youth and their parents appreciated it!
Did you catch us on your morning news last week? The McCormick Tribune Ice Rink is open and so are the free ice skating lessons and NEW stick & puck basic ice hockey skills ❄️☃️ See at links below -
CBS2
youtu.be/hUzzgRcH3dw
NBC5
youtu.be/EV2SLZGX6yc
THANK YOU @ShoresyHockey #Chicago for the close & vibrant game, awesome players, excited crowd and this major donation to help us cover our ice rental expenses! Greatly appreciated ⭐😇🙏 #ChicagoYouthFoundation #HOYB #hockeyisforeveryone @AllstateArena
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We had a blast dropping the puck on behalf of @ChicagoHOYB #ChicagoYouthFoundation
Great crowd, amazing game, great cause ~~ Thank you @ShoresyHockey
