15 Feb A Letter From the CEO
If you have raised a teenager or spent time around one, you know that they have a burning desire to feel accepted. The kids at the YOC are no different....
15 Feb I Wanted to Give Back
At age 14, Aiden Hutton was defiant, angry, and manipulative - two years at the YOC gave him a new perspective. Now, Aiden works at the YOC to give back to the people who helped shape his life....
15 Feb The Dream Team
Many YOC residents have never participated in athletic programs before. Kendi Zvokel and her team of volunteer coaches are dedicated to changing that....
20 Dec The Compounding Effect of our Mission
Anyone can write a check to an organization they believe is making a difference; however, sometimes it takes digging deeper to understand the impact....
20 Dec A Little Renovation and a World of Change
We all know that if a child doesn't feel safe, they can't develop and grow. For many YOC youth, feeling safe isn't something that comes easily....
20 Dec Enrichment Beyond Education
Many youth dread the idea of taking educational classes during the summer - but at the YOC, we welcome the opportunity to learn outside of the box....
20 Dec A Word from our CEO
Each year has its own challenges and achievements and 2017-18 was no different. In this year’s Annual Report, we would like to share three stories that capture the importance of the work we do at the YOC as well as the significance of your ongoing...
29 Nov Teaching Independence
As adults, we often take everyday skills for granted. But the YOC's Independent Living department works to teach our kids how to thrive, not just survive....
15 Oct Youth Opportunity Center Recognizes Legacy of Generosity at Annual Shafer Giving Society Luncheon
The Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) Foundation celebrated the 12th Annual Shafer Giving Society luncheon on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018. Ashley Williams was the featured speaker for this year’s event. Kelly Stanley was recognized with a statue and dedication ceremony....
28 Sep Hearing from YOU
Instead of always sharing about our programs or current events on our campus, we want you to hear from the placing agents who work with us! In this newsletter, we heard from our partners at the Boone County Probation Office....