The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council is a community organization whose mission is to enhance the general welfare of all residents, organizations, and businesses in our service area. We accomplish this by integrating social service and economic development programs.
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10-Apr-2019 10-Apr-2019
Back of the Yards Scholarship Award
Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (BYNC) is awarding two (2) scholarships to college-bound youth, valued at $2,000 each. Click on the link below for eligibility criteria and download the application. Application deadline is May 10 so don't wait!
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1-Mar-2019 1-Mar-2019
Summer job opportunities for teens and young adults
The One Summer Chicago youth program is typically a six-week program that employs youth and young adults across the city of Chicago. In Back of the Yards, a new Apple Coding program is available with limited slots. You can apply to the Apple Coding program and other summer job opportunities today.
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1-Feb-2019 1-Feb-2019
SARFS program is now open for registration
Are you 60 years of age and looking for Small Accessible Repairs for your home? Find out how you can apply for this program.
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07-Dec-2018 07-Dec-2018
Back of the Yards families celebrate 2nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
The bone-chilling cold didn’t stop hundreds of neighborhood families from gathering around to decorate Christmas trees to celebrate the coming of the holidays in Back of the Yards. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4, everyone counted down in unison to see the neighborhood Christmas tree come to life with twinkling holiday lights.
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30-Oct-2018 30-Oct-2018
Christmas Toy Drive
Christmas time is a very special time of year, a time that brings families together and gives children memories that will be carried with them for the rest of their lives
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21-Aug-2017 21-Aug-2017
Hoop in the Hood
A brief overview of a fun and exciting summer program, Hoop in the Hood, by Monserrat Ayala.
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27-Oct-2016 27-Oct-2016
TIF Works 50/50 Training Grant
Work Force Training Grant
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27-Jun-2016 27-Jun-2016
Cubs Charities Diamond Project
Completion of a Cubs Charities Diamond Project grant at Davis Square Park.
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26-Feb-2016 26-Feb-2016
Whiner Beer Company Plans Grand Opening
Over the last couple years or so, Brian Taylor and his business partner, Ria Neri have been steadily working to launch a new brewery at The Plant.
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