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EMPOWERING URBAN YOUTH.
BUILDING STRONGER NEIGHBORHOODS.

Mentorship, Education & Community Programs in Chicago and Beyond

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WHO WE ARE

NabrU is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Chicago, focused on uplifting African American youth through mentorship, job training, education, and community support. From our partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago to our Youth in Trades scholarship and annual community drives, we believe in turning neighborhoods into families—one future leader at a time.

OUR CORE PROGRAMS

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Youth
Mentoring

Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago

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Youth
In Trades

Career training + scholarship program

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Brotherhood &
Resilience Circle Talk

Mental health support circles for young men

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Thanksgiving
Turkey Giveaway

Feeding hundreds of local families

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Annual
Toy Drive

Christmas gifts for underserved youth

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Father’s Day
Community Picnic

Celebrating fatherhood and mentorship

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JOIN THE MOVEMENT.
BECOME A NABRU.

Whether you're looking to become a mentor, sponsor a youth, or volunteer at a community event, NabrU provides meaningful ways to get involved in changing lives across Chicago.

UPCOMING EVENTS & INITIATIVES

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TESTIMONIALS

VOICES OF CHANGE

★★★★★

Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, it was easy to feel invisible. My mom worked double shifts just to keep the lights on, and my school didn’t have the resources to offer much support...

Jalen T

Age 19, NabrU Alumnus & Licensed Electrical Apprentice

★★★★★

Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, it was easy to feel invisible. My mom worked double shifts just to keep the lights on, and my school didn’t have the resources to offer much support...

Jalen T

Age 19, NabrU Alumnus & Licensed Electrical Apprentice

★★★★★

Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, it was easy to feel invisible. My mom worked double shifts just to keep the lights on, and my school didn’t have the resources to offer much support...

Jalen T

Age 19, NabrU Alumnus & Licensed Electrical Apprentice

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YOUR SUPPORT CHANGES LIVES

Every dollar helps provide scholarships, mental health resources, and vital community programming for African American youth in Chicago. Help us uplift the next generation of leaders.

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STAY CONNECTED WITH NABRU

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