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....
11 Sep Youth Opportunity Center Hires Controller
The Youth Opportunity Center recently hired Suahil Housholder as Controller for the Muncie, Indiana based youth treatment facility. ...
06 Sep Leadership Training
Are leaders born or made? This question has been debated for as long as the topic of leadership has been considered. At the YOC we like the definition of leadership attributed to John Quincy Adams, who said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more,...
06 Sep Community Leaders Inspiring Youth
The summer ended with the 5th Annual Youth Leadership Summit. This year, with support from the Vectren Foundation, Robert Jackson was invited to keynote the event. Jackson inspired and motivated more than 75 students in attendance. A former NFL player turned public school teacher, he...
06 Sep Enriching Lives through Education
While school is now back in session, the residents at the YOC didn’t stop learning over the summer. Education is very important to the YOC and summer is the perfect opportunity to offer fun classes with a more hands-on approach to help keep kids engaged...