A Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) philanthropic grant was awarded to Youth Crossroads, Inc. (YC) for their Outdoor Youth Sanctuary space. This space provides a new attractive, private, functional environment to serve youth and families more effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future. The space will be a respite for youth, and a safe place where they can meet with counselors, mentors, with peers to socialize, have fun and feel “at home” while at YC. The sanctuary is complete with a youth-led mural installation in partnership with the Berwyn Public Art Initiative that was designed and spearheaded by artist Sergio Farfán. In addition to the mural, the patio space will feature the YC logo on a new wooden fence/gate facing the high-traffic Stanley Avenue and a bike rack to encourage youth to be active and access the facility and services. A ribbon cutting to celebrate the unveiling of the YC Outdoor Youth Sanctuary was held on April 15, 2021. A BDC philanthropic grant check was presented during the ceremony. For more information on Youth Crossroads, Inc. please call (708) 484-7400 or visit youthcrossroads.org.