Youth Coalition · Fugar America Foundation Inc.
Young voices.
Real change.
Fugar Youth Coalition is the youth arm of Fugar America Foundation — a movement of students, creatives and organisers turning belonging into action for our hometown.
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Three ways we show up for young people.
Education
Upskill programs, mentorship and learning circles that open real doors for Fugar youth.
Health & Wellbeing
Wellness campaigns, mental-health conversations and preventive-care outreach.
Community Enterprise
Skills training and micro-enterprise projects that help young people earn and lead.
Moments from the movement.
Save the date
FAF Youth Coalition Chicago 2026 Itinerary.
Four days of music, service and reunion — July 17–20, 2026, based at Ramada by Wyndham, Glendale Heights, IL.
Day 1 · Fri, Jul 17
- 8pm–10pm · Punch Bowl Social — Silent Disco Movie Night (Ghostbusters). Tickets $8 by Jul 4.
- Speakeasy at Blind Barber · 948 W Fulton Market (No cover, 21+).
Day 2 · Sat, Jul 18
- 11am–12:15pm · Youth Meeting @ Ramada Hotel — Suya, mimosas & welcome gifts.
- 2pm–5:30pm · Greek Picnic at Jackson Park Grove.
- 7pm–3am · FAF Gala Night @ Ramada Hotel Banquet.
Day 3 · Sun, Jul 19
- 11am–3pm · Lincoln Park Zoo (Free admission).
- Evening · Cookout & Bonfire at The Anetekhai House — food, games, s'mores.
Day 4 · Mon, Jul 20
- 12 noon · Downtown Chicago tour — The Bean, Willis Tower Sky Deck, Architecture Boat Tour.
- 4pm · Lunch at The Dearborn.
- 6pm–10pm · Afrobeats on the Beach @ Pier 31.
Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham · 780 E North Ave., Glendale Heights, IL 60139 · Arrival Fri Jul 17 · Departure Mon Jul 20, 2026.
Numbers we're proud of — and only getting started.
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Follow along, share the work, or reach out to volunteer. The Coalition is built by young people like you.