Wanting to Make a Difference, Calvin Price Becomes an Advocate with Youth Advocate Programs
Nashville, Tenn. – Knowing the importance of having a father figure in a child’s life and reading about the need for positive male role models is what led Calvin Price to Youth Advocate Programs...
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 at the Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center, 5150 Mark Trail Way...
Public Service Campaign to Highlight Community-based Alternatives to Youth Incarceration and Congregate Care
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 safe, effective community-based alternatives to youth incarceration and congregate care/treatment.
Developed...
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 help get him there.
“I am proud because it is something...
Holiday Photo Highlights: YAP Tarrant County, Texas Helped Provide Christmas Gifts to Families
Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc., in Tarrant County, Texas helped provide Christmas gifts to program participants and their families with the help of Nolan Catholic High School.
YAP, a national nonprofit in 32 states and...
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 thousands of bags of Garrett Mix to community organizations that...
For Sheena Cole, A is for Advocate, even now that Atlanta’s her Home
Atlanta, Ga. – “I really enjoy being an Advocate,” said Sheena Cole. “There’s a lot of kids out there who are just lost and need guidance. It definitely takes a village.”
Cole is an Advocate...
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 divide.
A national nonprofit in 32 states and the District of...
Their Job is to Be the Alternative to Youth Incarceration and Congregate Care. 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 great employees. Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. invited employees to record...
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 the things the youth and their families they serve have....
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 Programs (YAP), Inc. In fact, for her, it's personal.
YAP is...
Growing up the way she did, Carla Felton’s Dream Job is Work that Comes...
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 (C2C) team. A national nonprofit in 31 states and the District of Columbia,...
As Harlow’s Advocate, Amber Went All the Way to the Finish Line with Her
Lancaster County, PA -- A couple of weekends ago, Amber learned the true meaning of being an Advocate for Harlow, a program participant in Lancaster County (PA) Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. YAP is...
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 siblings who share a passion for making a difference in...
With L.A.’s New Alternative to Youth Incarceration, George Looks Forward to a Bright Future
Compton, CA -- At age 19, George looks back to the person he was three years ago and is grateful that he had a chance to turn his life around. He thanks Reggie Cooper, his Advocate,...
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Baltimore Youth Advocate Programs Participant Gives Thanks
Baltimore Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. participant Tumani shares his thoughts about his Advocate, Jamal. The Neighborhood Advocate met up with him at a...
