Causes: Children & Youth, Family Services, Human Services, Job Training, Youth Community Service Clubs, Youth Development - Business

Mission: Prevention Force Family Center (PFFC) is a not-for-profit community based organization established in 1996.PFFC’s mission is to provide educational, youth, entrepreneurial, and job readiness training programs and services that help low-income individuals, youth, and families become self-sufficient, responsible, and productive residents of the community. PFFC has four objectives: 1) To develop and implement programs and resource/referral services to community residents who live in underserved communities;2) To develop entrepreneurial training programs for youth and individuals who live in low income communities. 3) To collaborate with schools, youth organizations, churches, community groups and businesses on providing comprehensive programs and social services to low income families who live in underserved communities; and4) To conduct business workshops and seminars and to provide technical assistance services that will assist the entrepreneurs, businesses and grassroots organizations with the necessary tools to make their businesses successful.

Geographic areas served: Austin, North Lawndale, East and West Garfield communities in Chicago IL

Programs: Substance abuse prevention program provided life skills curriculum and activities to 200 students educating them about the dangers of high risk behaviors

teen entrepreneur program provided hands on experience to 150 youth on how to start a business club in their schools and communities and conducted a peace rally with 100 attendees

movin and groovin summertime event promoted nonviolent activities for over 400 residents in the austin and garfield park communities