The Neighborhood Advocate

Charlotte, N.C. – The Alternatives to Violence team held its first ‘Meet and Greet’ community event of the year recently on the Charlotte, N.C....

Baltimore, MD -- Members of Baltimore's Coach G Academy Fatal Attraction Step team took time from their busy week to say thank you to...

Nashville, Tenn. – Knowing the importance of having a father figure in a child’s life and reading about the need for positive male role...

The Dallas Cred team and volunteers affectionately referred to as the "InCREDibles," distributed food to 185 households and approximately 750 individuals in the community...

Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. has begun production for “But I’m Not,” a unique public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to raise awareness of...

Lebanon County, Pa. – Eighteen-year-old Miquel is leaving Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc., focused on his future with his forklift certificate in tow to...

Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc., in Tarrant County, Texas helped provide Christmas gifts to program participants and their families with the help of Nolan...

Chicago, IL – Chicago Public School (CPS) students and their families are getting a special Chicago-style door-to-door delivery.  It comes courtesy Garrett Popcorn Shops, which donated...

Atlanta, Ga. – “I really enjoy being an Advocate,” said Sheena Cole. “There’s a lot of kids out there who are just lost and...

Ashley Randall and Delaney Harris turn pain into passion for helping others  Lexington, Kentucky - Ashley Randall and Delaney Harris have experienced most of...

Los Angeles, Calif. – Tamika Quillard, who was born and raised in Baltimore, and now lives in southern California, believes in the mission of Youth Advocate...

Chicago, IL -- Carla Felton sees herself in many of the young people she works with. She’s Assistant Director at Chicago Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc., where she’s on the Choose to Change...

Lancaster County, PA -- A couple of weekends ago, Amber learned the true meaning of being an Advocate for Harlow, a program participant in...

Nonprofit Employer Lets these Siblings Share their Family Values with Others Harrisburg, Pa. – Born and raised in Pennsylvania’s capital, Dominque Morgan, and Don Urrutia are...

Compton, CA -- At age 19, George looks back to the person he was three years ago and is grateful that he had a chance...

Saginaw, Michigan – At 16, he said he finally understands that it pays to listen to his parents. It’s a lesson that came when months...

Charlotte, N.C. –  A regular presence in the Beatties Ford Road Corridor is what helps bring trust to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Alternatives to Violence team. On...

North Texas -- These days, when 16-year-old Terry faces a challenge, he breathes deeply and forces himself to think of something that makes him...

David Southall has served in YAP’s behavioral health programming for nearly 2 years  Roanoke, Va. – Topping the most rewarding experiences of David Southall’s career thus far at Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc., were the past eight months when he empowered a program participant battling depression and suicidal...

Baltimore – Almost 10 years ago Joel Miller was fresh out of prison, living in his car, showering at the gym, jobless and needed...