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Standing for Housing, Stability & Second Chances
Unique Family Services stood alongside community leaders, advocates, and partners at the Home for Good Coalition Rally in Chicago — in support of legislation aimed at expanding access to housing and essential resources for individuals returning home from incarceration.
Housing is more than shelter; it is the foundation upon which individuals rebuild their lives. As a committed advocate, UFS remains proud to advance solutions that ensure every individual has a fair opportunity to thrive.
Read Full Story →Our Impact Framework
Every program we deliver is guided by clear objectives and measured by real-world outcomes for the youth and families we serve.
🎯 Program Objectives
- Promote academic achievement and graduation rates
- Develop leadership, self-confidence, and life skills
- Prevent youth violence and reduce juvenile justice involvement
- Support transition into higher education and employment
- Strengthen families and community engagement
📈 Program Outcomes
- Increased high school graduation and college enrollment
- Youth employment and long-term job retention
- Decreased risk of homelessness and justice involvement
- Improved mental health and personal well-being
- Youth-led community projects and civic engagement
Programs & Services
Our Pathways to Purpose initiative meets participants where they are — from early childhood through young adulthood.
Who We Are
Our Mission
Unique Family Services NFP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to helping youth and young adults ages 5 to 24 build a brighter future. We provide job readiness skills, guidance, and support to those who need it most in our community.
Our signature initiative, the Pathways to Purpose Youth Program, offers mentorship, academic support, life skills training, job readiness, and opportunities for community engagement — designed to build confidence, promote educational and career success, and reduce the risk factors that contribute to poverty, violence, and homelessness.
Nikki Jackson-Green, MBA
Founder & Executive Director — With more than a decade of nonprofit leadership, Nikki established UFS in 2012 to uplift youth and families across Chicagoland. Motivated by deep community roots and lived experience, she believes investing in youth means investing in a stronger tomorrow.
Committed to Transparency
Our promise is that your giving does what it's supposed to — changing lives.
Open Financials
As a registered 501(c)3, our annual reports and financial statements are publicly available. Every dollar is tracked and transparently reported.
Measurable Outcomes
We track graduation rates, job placement, housing stability, and civic engagement — then share results openly with donors, partners, and families.
Community-Centered
A group of donors cover our operating costs so 100% of your contribution funds programs that directly empower youth and families.
What People Are Saying
"Being in this program changed my life. Before, I felt like I had no options and was going nowhere. Now, I have a job, a home, and a whole different outlook on my future. Come here because they will help you — and they will never give up on you." — Program Participant, Pathways to Purpose
🛣️ Play Streets
Unique Family Services is a proud partner in the City of Chicago's Play Streets initiative — bringing free, safe, and joyful outdoor programming directly to neighborhood streets throughout the summer. Youth-led community engagement starts right here, right outside your door.
Learn About Play StreetsHelp Us Build Brighter Futures
A group of donors cover our operating costs so that 100% of your contribution goes directly toward empowering youth, supporting families, and strengthening our community.
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