CEE Program Exposes Healthcare Professionals from Iraq and Uzbekistan to a Unique U.S. Community-Based...
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. State Department’s Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program. Working with YAP...
Off Drugs and Working Full-Time, Former YAP Participant Credits His Advocates for Turning His...
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 to high school and get off drugs. Two years later,...
Community Day Made Jobs and Services More Accessible for 100 Chicago Residents
Chicago – Thanks to a recent Community Day event, 100 Chicago residents are closer to finding employment and having access to healthcare and social services. A partnership with Chicago CityKey, the April event helped...
YAP Challenges Staff to Get Moving Ahead of World Day for Safety & Health...
Harrisburg, Pa. – The Safety and Wellness Committee of Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is gearing up for World Day for Safety and Heath at Work on April 28. The nonprofit is encouraging employees...
Las Vegas Advocate and Program Participant Connect Over Shared Experiences
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 the juvenile court system to Youth Advocate Programs (YAP),...
Personal Reflection from a Clinton County, N.Y. Program Participant
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 Washington, D.C., that provides community-based alternatives to youth incarceration, residential...
YAP’s Clark County, Nevada Director Among Advancing the Dream Award Recipients
Las Vegas – Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. Clark County Director Neosha Smith is among six Advancing the Dream 2023 recipients awarded by U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04) in February in honor of Black...
Program Shows Progress in Addressing Unique Needs of New Jersey Youth at Risk of Engaging...
New Jersey – Arrested on a gun charge at age 16, Jesse felt hopeless, defeated, and disappointed.
“When I was in that cell, all I could think about was the mistake, letting my parents down,...
Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. Names David Williams Chief Program Officer
Chicago, IL – In 1975, Tom Jeffers founded Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. in Harrisburg, Pa., reunifying hundreds of youths released from nearby Camp Hill prison with their families and providing them with individualized...
Alabama Youth Turns Life Around After Connecting with Youth Advocate Programs
Jasper, Ala. - Now 17 years old, last year Kassidy found herself in trouble after hanging out with the wrong crowd, getting arrested for possession of marijuana, and not doing her best in school. Then...
Two Years After its Launch, Dallas Cred Makes an Impact on Violence Reduction
Dallas, Tx -- Cure Violence Global data finds that from May – December of 2022, 100% of the individuals who received Dallas Cred services after engaging in a violent incident have not retaliated.
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YAP’s Chief Operating Officer is Moving on After More than Three Decades of Service
Savannah, Ga. – YAP Chief Operating Officer (COO) Dorienne Silva is moving on from YAP after more than three decades of service. Her last day is Feb. 17.
Silva, who started her career with YAP in...
YAP’s Lori Burrus to be Inducted into Lebanon County Commission for Women’s Hall of...
For over 40 years Burrus has advocated for the developmentally disabled
Lebanon County, PA – Serving her community and working with young people and adults with disabilities for more than 40 years has earned Youth Advocate...
Behavioral Health Therapist at YAP: A Perfect Fit for Frida Shu
Harrisburg, Pa. -- Twelve years after getting a job at Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. as a Behavioral Health program therapist, Frida Shu reflects on her journey and sees why her work comes so...
Mother of Four Credits YAP With Helping Her Return to School and Improve Family...
Hope, Arkansas – Staff at Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. in South Arkansas describe Rainy as one of the hardest working women they know.
“(Rainy) has dedicated her life to making the lives of her family...
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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...
