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Lights on Afterschool 2024

October 24, 2024 12:00am – 11:59pm

Fall Pre-Registration

August 23, 2024

"Potential is universal. Opportunity is not. Our job is to fill the gap."

— Wes Moore, Author, Speaking to Y.O.U. supporters

 

We envision a future where all structures and systems support young people in designing their own paths to success and bringing about the changes they want to see in the world. We serve youth using three strategies — identity-affirming relationships, expanded learning opportunities, and resources to meet emerging needs — to close the opportunity gap and support youth in defining and achieving their goals.

Goals & Strategies

  • We advance youth success through Out-of-School Time Programs.

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  • We build youth resilience through our Clinical Counseling and Outreach.

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  • We catalyze parent networks through Family Engagement programming.

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Y.O.U. by the Numbers

Y.O.U. serves over 1,400 youth and reaches over 4,000 family members each year through afterschool and summer learning programs, clinical counseling, street outreach, and family engagement. These services have a powerful, positive impact on youth’s academic, social, and emotional growth and development.

  • 93

    of Y.O.U. youth report greater confidence after participating in Y.O.U. programs.

  • 85

    of Y.O.U. youth are improving or maintaining their academic achievement.

  • 95

    of Y.O.U. youth are improving or maintaining their ability to set goals for their future.

  • 94

    of Y.O.U. caregivers feel confident supporting their child at home.

  • 85

    of Y.O.U. youth say they have additional interests and hobbies after participating in Y.O.U.

  • 88

    of Y.O.U. caregivers say Y.O.U. helps them feel more engaged in their child’s learning.

  • Meet Kadyn

    "I took the road less traveled when I helped my friend with his homework instead of playing on the computer."

  • Meet Ginia

    “Whatever someone wants me to be, I can be better than that.”

  • Meet Zamora

    "I used to be scared of the dark, but now I face my fears."

  • Meet Michael

    "I do have those times where I feel like giving up. But I have my supporters in Y.O.U."

  • Meet David

    “At Y.O.U., they give you positive routes to figure out who you are and what you want to do.”

Together, we do great things.

We work with over 50 partners to ensure collective impact and enhance the depth, variety, and reach of our services. Below are just a few of the extraordinary partners that help us to realize our mission.