UNKS Mentoring
Trusted adult mentors helping young people build confidence, make positive choices, and see new possibilities.
↗Roseland born. Chicago focused.
Stronger people.
Safer neighborhoods.
Creating outstanding situations for youth, families, and communities through outreach, mentorship, opportunity, and action.
COMMUNITYIN ACTIONCHICAGO • IL
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Who we are
We don't just serve the community.
We come from it.
COS is a community-led nonprofit building a stronger future for Roseland and Chicago's Far South Side.
We meet people where they are and connect them with the support, relationships, and opportunities they need to move forward. Our work centers young people, strengthens families, and brings neighbors together.
Founded and led by Stephan Gwin, COS turns lived experience into practical, consistent community action.
What we do
Programs built for
real life.
Every program begins with listening—and ends with people having more support, safety, and opportunity.
Boxing
Discipline, conditioning, confidence, and skilled coaching in a structured, supportive environment.
↗Basketball
Fundamentals, conditioning, teamwork, confidence, and positive competition on and off the court.
↗Football
Teamwork, fundamentals, fitness, leadership, and a positive place for young athletes to compete and grow.
↗Baseball
Hitting, fielding, throwing, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a fun and encouraging team environment.
↗Wrestling
Technique, strength, focus, sportsmanship, and one-on-one development for beginning and experienced youth.
↗Track & Field
Running, relays, jumping, throwing events, conditioning, and goal-setting for athletes of all experience levels.
↗Tennis
Accessible instruction that builds coordination, strategy, confidence, and a lifelong love of the game.
↗Chess
Critical thinking, patience, planning, and friendly competition for young people at every skill level.
↗Join the movement
Choose your
next step.
Register for a COS program or volunteer to help create stronger opportunities for our community.
YOUR INFORMATION IS RESPECTEDCOS uses your information only to follow up about programs and volunteering.
Our approach
Change happens when people feel seen, supported, and connected.
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FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
We are creating the situations our community deserves—one young person, one family, and one block at a time.
STEPHAN GWINFOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
19SEP
2026
2026
Upcoming community event
Youth Sports
Sign-Up Day
Basketball, flag football, softball, tennis, chess, family resources, and ways to get involved.
PALMER PARK111TH & KING DRIVECHICAGO, IL
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