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...
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,...
Detention and Group Homes Didn’t Work; Then the State of Michigan Gave Him an...
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’s ATV Team Hosted Community Day Along Beatties Ford Road Corridor
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...
When Life Gets Tough, 16-Year-Old Terry Turns to His Behavioral Health Toolkit
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...
He Empowers Youth with Tools to Turn Their Lives Around, One Session at a...
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...
Locked Up, then Homeless; Now He’s at the American Express Emerging Social Justice Leadership...
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...
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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...