According to The Crushers Club, gangs' methods of recruiting new members may be utilized for good. Achieving achievement instead of incarceration for high-risk male youngsters The Crushers Club has developed to fulfill the growing need for jobs among young people in the neighborhood.

The Crushers Club has been around for almost a decade, and in 2012 it was recognized for “A Better Chicago.” The Crushers Club debuted soon after receiving this prize.