365 Days of Impact Starts Here
Y365 was developed to support the year-round efforts of difference makers; helping to promote their services to those in need.
Start With “Y”
The red Y symbolizes both the question we ask and the answer we stand by, uniting service agencies across Chicagoland and beyond. Y365 is a strategic solutions firm focused on community development cause marketing.
Our year-round initiative centers on supporting families, building communities, and highlighting the equity in collaboration.
Our year-round initiative centers on supporting families, building communities, and highlighting the equity in collaboration.
3 Pillars of Impact
Y365 focuses on strengthening families by connecting them with essential support and resources to help them thrive.
Y365 promotes the year-round services of advocates, artists, and agencies who contribute to building stronger and better connected families.
Y365 aims to increase the visibility of smaller organizations by using technology to enhance partnerships to ensure resources reach those in need.
OUR APPROACH
Y365 uplifts agencies, advocates
and artists through annual awards and spotlight features, celebrating their impact and strengthening community pride.
By surveying 3,650 youth aged 12–24 and connecting service providers, Y365 fosters collaboration over competition—building unified support systems for families and communities.
Y365 offers unique guidance to nonprofits and corporations, helping them engage their audience and maximize their impact.
3,650 youth voices will be heard
WHO
Y365 is targeting local families that have a need for real support from various agencies & advocates.
WHAT
Y365 will be acknowledging 365 high impact agencies, advocates and artists each and every year.
WHERE
Y365 will be connecting the dots of service providers all across the city by geo-tracking where their funded services can be easily accessed by parents and youth
WHEN
Y365 is a multi-year initiative that was activated on April 1st of 2024.
WHY
Y365 was crafted to address the unspoken issue of fully funded programs going underutilized.
The deep strategy infused into the Y365 Initiative, leverages our collective desire to connect with other like minded organizers
that will help change things for the better.
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Acknowledge
365 Change agents with a special award -
Ask
3,650 Young adults 4 survey questions -
Align
36,500 Youth with a city-wide literacy anti-violence tour -
Activate
365,000 App users and web subscribers
Hear What We Stand For
Our official theme song captures the core of Y365—consistency, purpose, and impact.
It’s not just about what we say, but how we show up. Every day. All year.
Take a moment to listen—and connect with the values that move us.
Take a moment to listen—and connect with the values that move us.
“We have intentionally crafted the most unifying social brand icon.”
– Johnnie Williams III
A Message That Reflects the Heart of Y365
At the core of Y365 is the belief that daily growth begins with personal accountability and consistent, meaningful action. This video highlights that principle by showing how discipline, mindset, and service to others can influence both personal development and community impact. It reflects the same values that Y365 promotes—purpose, reflection, and the commitment to show up every day with intention.
As the world changes, so does the way we lead, connect, and inspire. This message reinforces the importance of adapting with clarity, leading with integrity, and staying focused on what truly matters. It is a reminder that small, consistent actions can lead to lasting change, which is the foundation of what Y365 encourages throughout the year.
As the world changes, so does the way we lead, connect, and inspire. This message reinforces the importance of adapting with clarity, leading with integrity, and staying focused on what truly matters. It is a reminder that small, consistent actions can lead to lasting change, which is the foundation of what Y365 encourages throughout the year.