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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures works to expose youth from underprivileged neighborhoods to other cultures, the city and career opportunities. But at its core, it’s an anti-violence program.
Published on Mar 28, 2022, 10:01am CDT
ABC 7 Chicago
Nonprofit offers teens a chance to expand their horizons. Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures is a nonprofit working to help teens on the West Side. Founder Crystal Dyer came up with the idea after her grandson was killed in 2011. "I thought, 'how did I help my kids," said Dyer. "What helped them get out of their heads and prosper, it was through travel." The group is also working to take 180 people between the ages of 14 and 23 take a trip to Ghana.
Published on March 9, 2022
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