About Us
Jessie Lu Caples Stamps Development Arts Center Is a non-profit 501(c)3 serving the Chicagoland and South Suburbs since it's conception February, 2011
Our Mission
The Jessie Lu Development Arts Center seeks to holistically develop, educate, build, and nurture the gifts and talents of underprivileged youth; to cultivate productive citizens through performing arts, character building classes, supportive services, and mental health coaching.
This center will provide young creatives the platform, mentorship, and resources to constructively display their talents while receiving health and wellness, violence prevention, financial literacy, tutoring, and coping skills to further enhance their knowledge, adaptation, and transition into society.
Our Vision
We believe that future aspirations of today’s youth should not be diminished by an injured economy. Children and teens in low-income areas have limited options for extra-curricular activities and often spend time after school loitering in the streets. We believe by utilizing the Jessie Lu integrative model that adolescent character will not only be strengthened but knowledge gained from challenging sessions will help to eliminate violent behavior and increase tolerance and good decision making in general.
ate productive citizens through performing arts, character building classes, supportive services, and mental health coaching.
This center will provide young creatives the platform, mentorship, and resources to constructively display their talents while receiving health and wellness, violence prevention, financial literacy, tutoring, and coping skills to further enhance their knowledge, adaptation, and transition into society.
Programs & Services We Offer:
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Art Therapy
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Mentorship
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Music Therapy
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Family Engagement
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Character Building Classes
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Referral Service
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Drama
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Coat & Clothes Drive
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Dance
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Community Engagement
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Public Speaking/ Spoken
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Word Health & Wellness
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Creative Writing
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Mental Health Services
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Community Outreach
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Youth Support Groups
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Stop the Violence Campaign
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College & Job Readiness
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Academic Tutoring
Our Target Audience
Youth from ages 3 & up from various cultural and income backgrounds
Why We Exist:
Today's youth are maturing in a time that vastly differs from the lives of their forefathers.
They are faced with gun violence, senseless robberies, and a threat to their innocence in many inner-city neighborhoods.
A need exists to cultivate the innate talents in young children that have not otherwise been exposed or awakened to their artistic ability.
Children and teens in underprivileged areas have limited options for extra-curricular activities and often spend time after school loitering in the streets.
Their best talents are overshadowed and diminished by the harsh realities of daily survival.
A life of freedom has been exchanged for a world consumed by drugs, gangs, and lack of productivity.
