YAP’s Wraparound Services Help Pennsylvania Girls Gain Confidence Through Acting
Lebanon, Pa. – On any given Thursday afternoon, Dee Cook is busy picking up youths to take them to Girl’s Circle, an empowerment activity...
LaVerne Browne Retired as a Chicago Public School Teacher. Now She’s Back...
Chicago, IL -- A year after retiring as a Chicago Public School (CPS) teacher, Laverne Browne is back on campus, this time at Ombudsman...
This Unique National Training Gave Violence Interrupters New Job Skills to...
Baltimore, MD – This month, violence interrupters from cities across the U.S. gathered in Baltimore for unique hands-on training (HOT) classes.
The trainees are employees...
After Decades in Prison, These Men are Co-leaders of a Trauma-Centered...
A year after serving more than three decades in prison, Roland Jeter El knows he can’t make up for past mistakes or the time...
She Struggled with School Truancy; Now She’s Excelling in College
Kingston, N.Y. – Skipping school and being on probation is why Alexis was referred to Ulster County’s Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. when she...
For Jose, a Trip to the Laundromat is No Ordinary Chore
Lebanon County, PA – For Jose, weekly visits to the laundromat are no ordinary chore. It’s something he does with his Developmental Disabilities Services...
ATV Team Meets, Greets Beatties Ford Road Corridor-Area Neighbors
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 Penn North Neighborhood Adults Team Up to Help Youth Take...
Baltimore, MD -- Members of Baltimore's Coach G Academy Fatal Attraction Step team took time from their busy week to say thank you to...
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...
