The Neighborhood Advocate

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

Saginaw, Michigan – At 16, he said he finally understands that it pays to listen to his parents. It’s a lesson that came when months in juvenile detention and group homes failed to change his...

Charlotte, N.C. –  A regular presence in the Beatties Ford Road Corridor is what helps bring trust to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Alternatives to Violence team. On Saturday, Oct. 30, the ATV team spent the afternoon grilling...

North Texas -- These days, when 16-year-old Terry faces a challenge, he breathes deeply and forces himself to think of something that makes him happy. The exercise is part of an emotional toolkit he...

David Southall has served in YAP’s behavioral health programming for nearly 2 years  Roanoke, Va. – Topping the most rewarding experiences of David Southall’s career thus far at Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc., were the past eight months when he empowered a program participant battling depression and suicidal thoughts with tools to turn his life around. “Right now he is not suicidal. We’re...

Baltimore – Almost 10 years ago Joel Miller was fresh out of prison, living in his car, showering at the gym, jobless and needed money, when an old friend approached him with a tempting...