Through Football and Mentorship, Sir Pursues His Dream of Becoming a Coach to help...
Hillsborough County, Fla. – Sir credits his Youth Advocate Programs (YAP®), Inc. Advocate with helping him understand the importance of leveling sports and schoolwork.
“He’s taught me about staying focused,...
From the NFL to Youth Advocate Programs (YAP®), Inc.: How Alfred Anderson Helped Kids...
Tarrant County, TX -- When Alfred Anderson retired from the NFL in 1992 after an impressive eight-year career as a Minnesota Vikings running back, he purchased a GNC franchise. He also became...
Last Year, Emilie Came Home from a Youth Justice Facility; Then YAP® Gave Her...
Isabella County, Mich. – Former Youth Advocate Programs (YAP®), Inc., participant Emilie and her mother Katelin are both attending Kirtland Community College in Michigan thanks to the Tom Jeffers Endowment Fund for Continuing Education....
YAP Mecklenburg County Celebrates Five Years of Helping Youth See Their Strengths
Mecklenburg County, NC – Current and former youth, their families, and staff of Youth Advocate Programs (YAP ®), Inc. Mecklenburg County’s Youth Justice Program celebrated five years of making a difference in Charlotte.
In its 50th Year, National Alternative-to-Youth Incarceration Model Continues to Scale; Now Giving Hope...
Yavapai County, Ariz. -- Three Yavapai County, Arizona youths mustered the courage to stand before board members and leaders of Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. to share stories of change – from...
As a little kid, he accepted a donated turkey for his family; At 19,...
Cook County, Ill. – Nineteen year-old Jaqueza remembers being presented with a holiday turkey in elementary school but did not understand the reason behind the donation.
“I was trying to figure out...
YAP® Gave Maja Tools to Succeed: Now She Plans to do the Same for...
Tarrant County, Texas – Maja is closer to her goal of supporting young people with the kind of support that put her on a positive path, thanks to the Youth Advocate Programs' (YAP®),...
Empowered by Her Own Story, Diamond Rice is Helping Cincinnati Justice-Involved Youth See and...
The Cincinnati, Ohio community where Diamond Rice lives and works is a daily reminder of her childhood in Baltimore, Md.
“A lot of the kids here go through some...
Through Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc., Caleb Nurtures his Strengths and Hones His Job...
Carbon/Monroe County, Pa. – Since June 2024, Caleb has been keeping staff and families informed through Youth Advocate Programs’ (YAP) Inc. Carbon/Monroe County social media page.
“I make the posts for...
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP™), Inc. Alternatives to Violence Teams Hosted Tree Lighting Event
Youth Advocate Programs’, Inc., (YAP™) Alternatives to Violence (ATV) West Boulevard and Beatties Ford Road teams spread holiday cheer during their Christmas Tree Lighting event on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 12. Both...
YAP™ Chicago’s Violence Interruption and SCaN Programs Hosted Successful Coat & Turkey Giveaway
Cook County, Ill. – Six hundred turkeys and 350 coats were provided to families on the first weekend of December thanks to Youth Advocate Programs’ (YAP™) Washington Heights Violence Interruption Team and...
Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc.’s Community Safety Programming Receives European Social Services Awards Recognition
Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc was a finalist at the 2024 European Social Services (ESS) Awards in Lisbon, Portugal in November, receiving recognition for its Community-Based Safety Initiatives services. YAP’s submission, “Addressing...
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Joined Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. for Celebration of Successful...
Mayor Brandon M. Scott joined Youth Advocate Programs (YAP) Inc.’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) staff for a brunch this month celebrating the success of their participants. (Photos by Keston DeCoteau, Keystone...
Thirty Years Later Phaedra’s YAP Advocate Still Has an Impact on Her Life
Philadelphia County, Pa. – In the early 1990s, Germantown High School senior Phaedra Anderson faced attempted murder for jumping a girl with a shoe.
“I was in the street, getting...
Guided by Unconditional Caring and Support, Youth Advocate Programs Staff See Remarkable Progress with...
Sedgwick County, Kansas – Refusing to speak and behind in her schoolwork - it wasn’t until the third time that former program participant Andrea was connected to Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc....
MOST COMMENTED
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...
