THIS IS ALIVE, IN THEIR WORDS
Every day, teens walk into Alive looking for something.
What they find is so much more than a place to pass the time. They find friends, support, confidence, and a space where they can feel safe being themselves.
Across Hanover Park, Aurora, and Naperville, our teens say it best:
Ay’Pdio | Alive Hanover Park
“Alive is my place because I get to hang out with my friends, play games, and always find something fun to do.”
Abel | Alive Aurora
“Alive is my place because it has helped my mental health. I feel better and less alone, and since coming here, I’ve opened up more.”
Zac | Alive Naperville
“Alive is my place because there’s always good energy, good friends, and space to just be myself.”
BUILT BY TEENS
TEENS DON’T JUST PARTICIPATE. THEY LEAD.
At Alive, teens help shape the programs, activities, and spaces created for them. They bring ideas to life, make decisions, lead their peers, and discover what they’re capable of along the way.
Our Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ model gives young people real opportunities to build confidence, use their voice, and take ownership of the community they’re creating.
When teens are trusted and given the opportunity to lead, they begin to see themselves differently.
Thank you for your support!
THIS GIVING TUESDAY, YOUR GIFT GOES TWICE AS FAR.
Every dollar donated to Alive will be doubled up to $60,000 through our 2026 Giving Tuesday campaign, This Is Alive.
That means your $25 becomes $50. Your $100 becomes $200. Your generosity helps more teens access free spaces where they can find belonging, practice leadership, build connection, and receive preventative mental health support.
HOW THE MATCH WORKS
Give any amount on Giving Tuesday, and your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar while match funds remain. Together, we can unlock the full $60,000 match and raise $120,000 for local teens.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Since 2015, Alive has welcomed more than 100,000 teen visits across our Naperville, Aurora, and Hanover Park centers. Every day, teens walk through our doors looking for a place to feel safe, supported, and known, and they find it here.
Alive is more than a center. It is a place to belong, a place to lead, and a place to connect. And it is only possible because of community members like you.
Give today to help keep Alive free, welcoming, and teen-led.