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LIVING WATERS
At-Risk Youth Resources, Mentorship Programs, Housing Stabilization Services
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OUR PROGRAMS
Our company is a community center based youth program designed to uplift and empower at-risk youth and community members facing housing instability. We offer multiple three programs that serve our community in unique ways.
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SURVIVING THE SYSTEM
Our Surviving the System program provides a safe, supportive space for young adults aged 18–24, focusing on personal growth, education, life skills, and career readiness. We offer mentorship, job readiness training, and pathways to high-demand fields like healthcare and IT. In partnership with DHS, our FYI Voucher Program helps youth aging out of foster care secure stable housing, while our Probation Transition Services guide justice-involved youth with housing, employment, and wraparound support. We also provide trauma-informed care and resources for survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.
GRIEF AND TRAUMA SUPPORT
Our Grief and Trauma Support program provides a safe, compassionate space for youth and young adults to process difficult experiences and build resilience. Through one-on-one counseling, peer support, and skill-building workshops, we help participants develop coping strategies, emotional regulation, and self-confidence. By offering guidance, mentorship, and access to community resources, we empower youth to navigate challenges, foster healthy relationships, and move toward a brighter, more stable future.
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HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICES
At Living Waters, we are dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward housing stability by providing compassionate care, tailored resources, and practical tools. Our mission is to foster hope, connection, and resilience, empowering individuals to overcome barriers and build a strong foundation for long-term success and well-being through a holistic approach.
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Tanneka Harrington
Founder/CEO
A Chicago native and survivor of childhood abuse and the foster care system, has dedicated her life to empowering at-risk youth. Despite facing significant challenges, including frequent relocations and parents struggling with addiction, she found purpose in mentoring her younger siblings and creating opportunities for others.
In 2013, Tanneka founded Living Waters Youth, Inc., inspired by her experiences working in a group home and her passion for supporting vulnerable youth. In 2019, she opened a foster home in North Minneapolis, providing a safe haven for over 10 young girls and maintaining strong connections with them.
With over a decade of experience, Tanneka has managed youth centers, developed after-school programs, and mentored countless children, emphasizing the importance of care, respect, and community in helping youth thrive.
Tammarah Curtis
President/CEO
Also a proud native of Chicago’s West Side, is a passionate youth leader with over 18 years of experience mentoring and guiding young people. As a former teen mom with parents who battled addiction, Tammarah understands the unique challenges faced by at-risk youth and has dedicated her life to helping them overcome these obstacles.
Her commitment to youth empowerment goes beyond mentorship; she is devoted to ensuring that young people thrive mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially. Tammarah's journey as a resilient leader has been shaped by her personal experiences, which fuel her passion for creating opportunities and providing unwavering support to the next generation.
OUR MISSIONS
Surviving the System Mentoring
Guiding at-risk youth and young adults toward independence and stability. We provide mentorship, career readiness, and housing support for those exiting foster care or probation, along with trauma-informed guidance and safe pathways for survivors of trafficking and domestic violence.
Grief and Trauma
Providing a safe, supportive space where youth and young adults can process loss, trauma, and life challenges. Through counseling, mentorship, and skill-building, we help participants develop coping strategies, emotional resilience, and the confidence to navigate life’s toughest moments.
Housing Stabilization
Building pathways to stability
Providing resources, advocacy, and compassionate support to ensure safe, sustainable housing for youth and families.
Our Commitment
Together, we create growth, resilience, and empowerment—so every young person has the chance to thrive.
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EVENT PICS
The Living Waters Youths organization held a space at Open Streets West Broadway in September 2022 to celebrate love, culture, and most of all, community. Take a look at some photos from our event!
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We are in the process of updating our website! Please stay tuned for updates! To contact us about our program, please contact Tanneka Harrington at (612-703-3313)