Wanting to Make a Difference, Calvin Price Becomes an Advocate with...
Nashville, Tenn. – Knowing the importance of having a father figure in a child’s life and reading about the need for positive male role...
Dallas Cred Team Participates in Food Drive
The Dallas Cred team and volunteers affectionately referred to as the "InCREDibles," distributed food to 185 households and approximately 750 individuals in the community...
Public Service Campaign to Highlight Community-based Alternatives to Youth Incarceration and...
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...
With Support of Youth Advocate Programs, Miquel Earns His Forklift Certificate
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...
Holiday Photo Highlights: YAP Tarrant County, Texas Helped Provide Christmas Gifts...
Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc., in Tarrant County, Texas helped provide Christmas gifts to program participants and their families with the help of Nolan...
Garrett Popcorn Shops Partners with Nonprofits for Special Delivery
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...
For Sheena Cole, A is for Advocate, even now that Atlanta’s...
Atlanta, Ga. – “I really enjoy being an Advocate,” said Sheena Cole. “There’s a lot of kids out there who are just lost and...
Comp-U-Dopt Supports Philadelphia Youth Advocate Programs
Philadelphia –Thirty-four Philadelphia participants from Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. received computers last weekend through a partnership with Comp-U-Dopt to help bridge the digital...
Their Job is to Be the Alternative to Youth Incarceration and...
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A nonprofit that empowers program participants to focus on their strengths is using the same approach to recruit and retain...
Their Trauma is their Bond and Superpower
Ashley Randall and Delaney Harris turn pain into passion for helping others
Lexington, Kentucky - Ashley Randall and Delaney Harris have experienced most of...
Tamika Quillard’s Social Media Position is a Personal Mission
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...
Growing up the way she did, Carla Felton’s Dream Job is...
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...
As Harlow’s Advocate, Amber Went All the Way to the Finish...
Lancaster County, PA -- A couple of weekends ago, Amber learned the true meaning of being an Advocate for Harlow, a program participant in...
Helping Families is a Natural Fit for these Siblings
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...
With L.A.’s New Alternative to Youth Incarceration, George Looks Forward to...
Compton, CA -- At age 19, George looks back to the person he was three years ago and is grateful that he had a chance...
