Provides a service learning program for teens in relationship-based community agencies and volunteer projects. Supervised volunteer activities are supplemented with services that include mentoring, tutoring, character education, case management, counseling, reflection, and recreation activities. For more information or assistance, please call: (434)981-8341

Provides programs and events for young people. Offers education and support that addresses pressing issues like HIV and AIDS prevention, teen conflict resolution and more. Young poets, singers, actors, dancers and dreamers come together to sport one another to learn and grow. This peer led environment is made up of young people and trusted older adult mentors.

Prepare your middle or high school student for life after graduation. This year-round outreach program prepares students for college through weekly workshops, community service projects, culturally enriching activities and college visits.

The National Urban League Incentives to Excel & Succeed (NULITES) is a nationwide youth initiative, designed to reflect the positive aspects of youth in today's society while providing opportunities for personal and leadership development. NULITES has its own youth officers who develop, implement and execute activities with guidance from adult advisors.

YEL-J4K is a Food Desert Solution that incorporates Food Desert residents into our Solution! We're Keeping Kids Off the Streets and Raising our next Generation of CEOs and Entrepreneurs! Through YEL-J4K and ALE-J4U, we have been able to locally impact Food Deserts, Food Insecurities and Food Waste; provide Mentoring, intergenerational Training & Development (for Youth and Adults) and Career Coaching; and serve Seniors and our Communities. YEL-J4K was established in 2011 and has grown from an eight week program into a Year-Round, interactive, classroom and on-the-job training pre-apprenticeship! We connect Healthy Eating with Helping Youth, Seniors and our Communities. Our goal is to reduce the effects of Food Deserts namely Food Insecurity, Unemployment, Poverty, Crime, Chronic Disease and Mortality. Our Training & Development programs, MOBILE Fresh Produce Stands, 5-Day Meal Preps, Fruit & Veggie Delivery Service, Restaurant and Business Service Divisions (including Yard Care, Administrative Support, Senior Care, Flyer Distribution, Moving Services and Cleaning/Organizing) give our ambassadors a platform to help the Community, build their self-confidence and marketable skills and earn stipends!

Helps low-income students Grades 9-12 explore the possibility of higher education. Offers assistance for students in high school. Workshops address goal setting, academic preparation, admissions procedures, financial aid and college selection. Campus visits and cultural enrichment activities are also included.

Provides one-to-one mentoring services to citizens throughout Metro Richmond, Hopewell and Petersburg. Adult volunteers (Bigs) mentor youth with the goals of increasing academic success, creating healthy lifestyles and building social skills. Volunteer screening and training, mentor and youth support services, and skill building are provided by staff.

Offers programs and services for middle and high school age children, and their families.

The Sacred Heart Center has educational, arts and mentoring programs to meet children's educational needs and engage their interests.

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy body, mind and spirit for all. The YMCA offers activities and programs for people of all ages. No one is turned away because they cannot pay. Programs provided are wellness programs include cardiovascular conditioning and strength training, aerobic and yoga classes, water fitness, swim lessons and programs for active older adults.

Young Professionals of Central Virginia (YPCV), a partner of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, is a community of emerging leaders that is making a positive impact in Central Virginia. Our mission is to cultivate a young, vibrant, professional community by hosting events that connect YP's to local businesses, causes, the attractions of our region and each other.

Project Discovery is a community-based initiative that helps high school students stay in school and become the first in their families to attend college. The success of Project Discovery is the partnership between the community, public schools and colleges. STOP Incorporated implements Project Discovery in high schools in local high schools. Students in the 9th through 12th grades are eligible to participate. The initiative provides field trips to colleges and universities and financial aid application assistance. Funded to Serve the Cities of Chesapeake and Norfolk STOP's Technology Busprovides elementary to high school students with a mobile technology and training system that creates opportunities for inclusion in the computer programming industry. This initiative provides students onboard, at local multi-city stops, with code-building processes, mentorship and engagement to prepare them for future economic advancement. The Technology Bus provides learning opportunities in computer programming, software design, gaming and robotics and computer repair and maintenance. Funded to Serve the Cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and the Counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton Youth Development Initiatives are designed to engage youth in middle and high school. These programs provide opportunities for them to gain knowledge in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics fields through fun and innovative workshops covering these topics. STOP provides comprehensive summer camp experiences that focus on science and technology as well as tutorial sessions for youth focusing on areas of individual need to ensure that educational fundamentals are obtained. STOP's Youth Development initiatives also encourages students to stay in and graduate high school and provides resources and tools for students to successfully make the transition to post-secondary education. Serves the Cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and the Counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton

Summer enrichment program for students in families with limited incomes who attend public elementary or middle schools in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Portsmouth. Activities include swimming, music, academics, athletics, art, and field trips

School based service clubs, known as Hi-Y and youth and government. Model general assembly 3 - 4 day event at State Capitol, students debate legislation and simulate proceedings of general assembly. Model judiciary program - mock trials held in circuit courts across the state. Includes appeals process. Other leadership development activities and training.

Provides opportunities for children and youth to participate in a wide range of recreational, cultural, social and civic activities through participation in summer camps whose purpose is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults

A variety of programs offered to inner-city youth and families at no cost. The Y On Wheels is a mobile YMCA. The program provides fitness and nutrition based programs designed to teach principles and methods of healthy physical fitness to children. The project brings the YMCA programming, mission, and values to communities and neighborhoods that do not have access to a YMCA facility or programming. In collaboration with the Live Healthy Lynchburg Initiative the project reaches out to inner city communities by offering free outreach programs that are designed to provide the Y experience for children and families who cannot afford them. Other programs include: Bright Beginnings, Angel Tree, and Healthy Kids Day. Outreach Swim lessons offered to children from inner city neighborhoods. The program works with elementary schools to identify children who need swim lessons. We provide group lessons to 2nd grade students. We collaborate with Jubilee, The High Apartments and Boy's and Girl's Club.

A post-secondary access program currently offered through 24 Partner Agencies throughout Virginia in grades four to twelve. Project Discovery encourages students to stay in and graduate high school and provides resources and tools for students to successfully make the transition to post-secondary education. This is the central administrative office for this program. Project Discovery is a proven and replicable program that will help any student succeed in high school and get into college. Over the last 11 years over 84% of our graduates have gone on to post secondary education. Our program is a proven mix to: *Mentoring; *Time Management Skills; *Study Skills; *Help with Remedial Classes; *Help with Advanced Classes; *Visioning and Planning for the Future; *College Admissions Help; *Financial Aid Assistance; *Financial Literacy; College Campus Visits.

Girls on the Run is an after-school program designed to inspire girls of all abilities to recognize and embrace their inner strength. Lessons emphasize the important connection between physical and emotional health. Offer a fall season and a spring season at schools and community sites throughout the Hampton Roads area. Offer a summer day camp for rising 3rd - 5th graders.

Programs promoting youth development through civic engagement, leadership and afterschool programs with local school district.

Higher Grounds mentoring program empowers youth to develop the necessary skills and abilities required to maximize their opportunities for personal growth and productive citizenship. Higher Grounds provide school based, academic, therapeutic, and group mentoring based on personal need and development. Youth are connected to current community resources aimed particularly at the development and improvement of character and competency. Providing the basic skills needed to transition into adulthood through education, skills training, exposure to different cultural ideas, and the building of confidence.

Youth Development promotes the healthy social emotional development of children and youth through evidence- based prevention services and initiatives, subsequently preventing costly risk outcomes such as alcohol and other substance use, pregnancy, school drop-out, and violence.

Our vision is for Central Virginia to be a positive community with a skilled workforce full of engaged citizens and thriving families. Our mission is to be a bridge between students and the community by providing positive youth development, committed mentoring, and character-centered athletics.

Programs promoting youth development through civic engagement, leadership and afterschool programs with local school district.

The YMCA of Greater Richmond provides teens with programming the focuses on community service, social development, leadership training, and physical development. Some of our programs include Teen Leaders Club, Youth Enrichment Program (YEP), along with a variety of other programs.

Provides programs to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.