CREATING COMMUNITIES...

That Support Overall Health and Well-Being

That Empower Youth with Disabilities Through Inclusive Recreation & Fitness Programs

That Provide Families with Respite and a Supportive Network

That Foster Volunteerism and a Commitment to Positive Change.  Empower Youth, Volunteerism, Parental Network and Support Overall Health

That Empower Youth with Disabilities Through Inclusive Recreation & Fitness Programs


That Support Overall Health and Well-Being


That Foster Volunteerism and a Commitment to Positive Change 


 That Provide Families with Respite and a Supportive Network


That Allow All Participants to Engage in the Community


CREATING COMMUNITIES...


That Empower Youth with Disabilities Through Inclusive Recreation & Fitness Programs


That Support Overall Health and Well-Being


That Foster Volunteerism and a Commitment to Positive Change 


 That Provide Families with Respite and a Supportive Network


That Allow All Participants to Engage in the Community

CREATING COMMUNITIES...

CREATING COMMUNITIES...

That Support Overall Health and Well-Being

That Empower Youth with Disabilities Through Inclusive Recreation & Fitness Programs

That Support Overall Health and Well-Being

That Foster Volunteerism and a Commitment to Positive Change 

 That Provide Families with Respite and a Supportive Network

That Allow All Participants to Engage in the Community

That Empower Youth with Disabilities Through Inclusive Recreation & Fitness Programs

That Provide Families with Respite and a Supportive Network

That Foster Volunteerism and a Commitment to Positive Change.  Empower Youth, Volunteerism, Parental Network and Support Overall Health

KEEN's  Mission:

Empower youth with disabilities and impact volunteer coaches through participation in free, non-competitive, one-on-one programs of physical activity and fun, supporting the overall health and well-being of all participants.


Core Principles:

  • accept every child, regardless of the nature or severity of their disability
  • provide all programs entirely free of charge
  • meet the needs of the individual athlete, allowing everyone to find success and joy
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Our Impact

Our 2023 Program Impact Report is here! KEEN Chicago grew 29% last year, serving 144 unique Athletes through more than 1,800 active program hours.


View the full report and take a visual tour of ALL of our 2023 programs
.

View 2023 Impact Report


26 N. Halsted with George Blaise


KEEN Chicago was featured on 26 N. Halsted in February 2024! Click the video image to view the full episode which  aired on WCIU.


Click to watch KEEN Chicago featured on 26 N Halsted

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Volunteers

Volunteering for KEEN is fun and offers opportunities for occasional participation, regular involvement, and leadership. 


KEEN volunteers are
:
Individuals/Young Professionals
High School volunteers,        Corporate/University/Community Groups

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Parents

KEEN welcomes every child, regardless of the nature or severity of his or her disability. In its open, unstructured and non-competitive environment, every child can enjoy every activity without the fear of losing or not being the best. KEEN "Athletes" gain confidence and self-esteem, and perhaps most important, a sense of social belonging. And they have fun!

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Programs

Our core program, “KEEN Sports” takes place in a gym with a variety of sports equipment available. Other popular programs include KEEN Yoga, Music, Quatics, Art, Dance, Jiu Jitsu & Trampoline - ALL adapted to fit KEEN's approach to tailor to the needs of the athlete. 



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