With Support from YAP and a New Kitten, Kevin is Turning His Life Around
Submitted by: Courtney Reimann with Audrey Waterman, and Patti Brown
Kevin has come a long way in the past ten years, now living safely at home with Kate, his cat. He thanks his Susquehanna County,...
YAP’s Wraparound Services Help Pennsylvania Girls Gain Confidence Through Acting
Lebanon, Pa. – On any given Thursday afternoon, Dee Cook is busy picking up youths to take them to Girl’s Circle, an empowerment activity led by Advocates and staff at Lebanon County’s Youth Advocate...
LaVerne Browne Retired as a Chicago Public School Teacher. Now She’s Back on Campus as...
Chicago, IL -- A year after retiring as a Chicago Public School (CPS) teacher, Laverne Browne is back on campus, this time at Ombudsman Chicago South Alternative School, where in her new role as...
This Unique National Training Gave Violence Interrupters New Job Skills to Make their Communities...
Baltimore, MD – This month, violence interrupters from cities across the U.S. gathered in Baltimore for unique hands-on training (HOT) classes.
The trainees are employees of Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc., frontline workers and leaders...
After Decades in Prison, These Men are Co-leaders of a Trauma-Centered Re-entry Program
A year after serving more than three decades in prison, Roland Jeter El knows he can’t make up for past mistakes or the time lost because of them; but that’s not keeping him from...
She Struggled with School Truancy; Now She’s Excelling in College
Kingston, N.Y. – Skipping school and being on probation is why Alexis was referred to Ulster County’s Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. when she was 14 years-old. Thanks to her family, YAP, and her...
For Jose, a Trip to the Laundromat is No Ordinary Chore
Lebanon County, PA – For Jose, weekly visits to the laundromat are no ordinary chore. It’s something he does with his Developmental Disabilities Services Advocate Frances Rimby. And for him, it represents independence.
“I wash...
ATV Team Meets, Greets Beatties Ford Road Corridor-Area Neighbors
Charlotte, N.C. – The Alternatives to Violence team held its first ‘Meet and Greet’ community event of the year recently on the Charlotte, N.C. Beatties Ford Road Corridor.
ATV, is a collaboration with the City...
Baltimore Penn North Neighborhood Adults Team Up to Help Youth Take Positive Steps
Baltimore, MD -- Members of Baltimore's Coach G Academy Fatal Attraction Step team took time from their busy week to say thank you to the Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. Baltimore Penn North neighborhood...
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...
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Baltimore Youth Advocate Program Participant Gives Thanks
Baltimore Youth Advocate Program (YAP), Inc. participant Tumani shares his thoughts about his Advocate, Jamal. The Neighborhood Advocate met up with him at a...
