What is the Peer Jury Program?
It is a program built on the principles of Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ). It is designed to provide a meaningful and remedial method of dealing with selected juvenile (under age 17) offenders without reference to the Juvenile Court. It does not determine guilt or innocence. [...]
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Downers Grove Township is proud to announce that two members of the Youth Community Foundation were awarded the J Kyle Braid Foundation Scholarship. Kylie Pooler and Rachel Krusenoski are two of four Downers Grove North Sophomores that won the opportunity to spend a week at the J Kyle Braid leadership camp located in Villa Grove, [...]
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Downers Grove Township is one of the nine townships in DuPage County. It is the largest township in the county, both in terms of area and population. Pierce Downer, from whom it derived its name, settled Downers Grove Township in 1832. The principal villages of this township at that point in time were Hinsdale, [...]
Continue Reading →The 2012-2013 Youth Community foundation was recognized by Downers Grove North’s Omega Staff in their December 2012 Features Section. View article YCF Improves Community.
The Youth Community Foundation is a group of local teens that like to stay involved and volunteer their time with local projects.
Their next meeting will be held at the [...]
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Recently, students & families from the Willowbrook Corner neighborhood in the southeast portion of our Township came together to create some wonderful Red Ribbon Week posters and banners in order to raise awareness in their community to the dangers of drugs and alcohol. This year’s theme was “The Best Me is Drug Free.” It should [...]
Continue Reading →What is the Peer Jury Program?
It is a program built on the principles of Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ). It is designed to provide a meaningful and remedial method of dealing with selected juvenile (under age 17) offenders without reference to the Juvenile Court. It does not determine guilt or innocence. [...]
Continue Reading →District 99 invites all parents to a presentation that is moving and engaging. “Stand Up! Change Teen Statistics” is an opportunity to look at how we can be more prepared to help our kids navigate the treacherous waters of adolescence. The October 11 presentation is free and promises to bring up thoughts for discussion for [...]
Continue Reading →General Description & Background
This position focuses on the prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse through a life skills program that targets youth in grades 3rd through 8th. Downers Grove Township includes several communities and provides life skills programs to numerous elementary, middle school and jr. high schools.
This staff will be [...]
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Downers Grove Township is very proud of their Youth Community Foundation. This past Sunday they held a car wash at the Township’s Office and raised $383.00 for their Relay for Life Team. All donations went to the American Cancer Society!
This is the first time the Downers Grove Township’s Youth Community Foundation is participating [...]
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Attention Downers Grove Township Residents:
The Youth Community Foundation is hosting a car wash to raise money for their Relay for Life team! The Township is excited that the YCF is dedicated to raising money for the American Cancer Society and participating in the event on June 29, 2012, at Hinsdale South High School.
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Continue Reading →Attention Residents:
The due date for the 2012-2013 Peer Led Life Skills Teacher applications is next Friday, May 25, 2012. All applications can be turned into the Downers Grove Township office at 4340 Prince St, Downers Grove.
The application can be found here.
This is a wonderful leadership opportunity for high school students to [...]
Continue Reading →What is the Peer Jury Program?
It is a program built on the principles of Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ). It is designed to provide a meaningful and remedial method of dealing with selected juvenile (under age 17) offenders without reference to the Juvenile Court. It does not determine guilt or innocence. [...]
Continue Reading →Township Residents:
The Youth Community Foundation in collaboration with Downers Grove Township and Oak Trace Retirement Home are hosting an Art Fair on May 12, 2012 from 1 – 4 pm at Oak Trace. The event will be open to the residents of Oak Trace, their families, students and the public. Food and activities will [...]
Continue Reading →Perspective Teachers:
We are searching for new student teachers for the 2012 – 2013 school year for our Peer Led Life Skills Program. Majority of the students who teach with this program are from Downers Grove North, Downers Grove South, Hinsdale Central, Hinsdale South and Westmont High School.
The high school leaders are recruited [...]
Continue Reading →When Downers Grove North student Joe Pellicioni attended the Downers Grove Township peer jury training in February of 2010, it was apparent from his demeanor that he would take the responsibility seriously. He presented himself with a level of maturity that inspires and we knew that Joe would be a positive role model and [...]
Continue Reading →What is the Peer Jury Program?
It is a program built on the principles of Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ). It is designed to provide a meaningful and remedial method of dealing with selected juvenile (under age 17) offenders without reference to the Juvenile Court. It does not determine guilt or innocence. [...]
Continue Reading →In collaboration with Oak Trace Community, The Youth Community Foundation is hosting a canned food drive for Veterans living at the Midwest Veterans Shelter located in Wheaton, IL
Dates
December 1 – December 20
Donation Location
Downers Grove Township
4340 Prince St.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Drop [...]
Continue Reading →NAMI is a community organization that provides support to families and individuals who are living with a mental illness. Please download their flier which details
this FREE education course that’s offered for parents/caregivers of children and adolescents with mental health concerns.
Location: Wheaton
When: Oct. 6 — Nov. 10 (Thursdays)
Time: [...]
Our Mission is to provide a quality community environment through a variety of programs and services that enhances and improves the lives of residents of our neighborhood.
Good things come to communities who collaborate and cooperate with each other for the ultimate benefit of their neighborhood. Willowbrook Corner is one of those works in progress. [...]
Continue Reading →Deadline for drop-off at Township is Friday, August 19th.
For the second year in a row, a resident-led coalition-supported school supply drive is taking place for families in need of assistance in the southeast portion of our Township. Community leaders and coalition members are appealing to all residents of our Township for help in [...]
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