From Trauma to Stabilization, Sean Credits His YAP® Advocate with Helping to Turn His Life Around
Monroe County, NY – Former Youth Advocate Programs (YAP®), Inc. participant Sean says his Advocate had such an impact on his life that he still...
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Philanthropy-Backed Chicago Violence Reduction Program Fueled a Life-Changing Restart for Nikolas and His Family
Now a nineteen-year-old college student studying graphic design, Nikolas...
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Youth Advocate Programs in Alameda County, Calif. Helps Justice-Involved Youth Break through Complex Challenges to Reach Their Goals
Alameda County, Calif. – Dorian Glover said one of Youth Advocate...
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Math Tutoring Helps YAP® New Jersey Program Participants Add to Their Successes
New Brunswick, N.J. – Through collaborations, Youth Advocate Programs...
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With Your Support, YAP® Program Participants are Rewriting Their Stories
Travis County, Texas – When Youth Advocate Programs (YAP®),...
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YAP®’s Charlotte and Baltimore Violence Intervention Teams Connect to Share Best Practices
Mecklenburg County, N.C. – Supported by generous donors and partners,...
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This Mom has a Game-changing Laptop thanks to YAP® Employees and Other Generous Scholarship Fund Donors
Harris County, Texas – Lakendra now has an updated and...
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Instead of Lock-up, He Got an Advocate, Mentor and Friend
A little more than a year ago, Chris made...
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