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...
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...
