The Neighborhood Advocate

Louisville, Ky. –When Hope Knuckles-Perks became Program Director at Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc., in Jefferson County, Ky., she got in her car and...

Philadelphia -- A year ago, Nasir and Dameen were among the disturbing numbers of  Philadelphia youth facing serious juvenile court charges. Today, at 18,...

Click image below to see new :60 TV PSA Fifteen-year-old Blessyn looks at her life these days and smiles. She has come long way. A...

This video (Keystone Productions) captures highlights from YAP to the Future, Youth Advocate Programs (YAP) Inc's celebration of its new headquarters building in Harrisburg,...

Event photos by Sean Quarterman; Building portraits by Keston De Coteau Harrisburg, PA. – A celebration at Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc.’s new headquarters...

Orlando, Fla. - Nigora Sanakulova and Ali Al-Turaihi are completing fellowships with Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. in Orange County, Florida through the U.S....

Providence, R.I. – When Julian was a program participant with Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. in Providence, Rhode Island, his goals were to go back...

Chicago – Thanks to a recent Community Day event, 100 Chicago residents are closer to finding employment and having access to healthcare and social...

Harrisburg, Pa. – The Safety and Wellness Committee of Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is gearing up for World Day for Safety and Heath...

Contributor: YAP Clark County, Nev. Intern Matalasisiutaimane Howard with editing from www.theneighborhoodadvocate.org. Las Vegas – At age 17, Isic found himself on probation and was referred...

By YAP Clinton County, NY Program Director Chance Phillips Clinton County, N.Y. -Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is a national nonprofit in 34 states and...

Las Vegas  – Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. Clark County Director Neosha Smith is among six Advancing the Dream 2023 recipients awarded by U.S....

New Jersey – Arrested on a gun charge at age 16, Jesse felt hopeless, defeated, and disappointed. “When I was in that cell, all I...

Chicago, IL – In 1975, Tom Jeffers founded Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. in Harrisburg, Pa., reunifying hundreds of youths released from nearby Camp...

Jasper, Ala. -  Now 17 years old, last year Kassidy found herself in trouble after hanging out with the wrong crowd, getting arrested for possession...