“Never be ashamed of your narrative. Your story can be used in powerful ways.” This was the advice offered by Christian hip hop artist, LJ as he and his colleague Chris Mack visited the Youth Opportunity Center May 29th....
The Youth Opportunity Center held their 14th annual Community Golf Classic at the Muncie Elks on May 17, 2019 under a beautiful spring sky. A full field of thirty-six teams participated in this year’s event, raising nearly $29,000. Funds raised from this event will support...
The Youth Opportunity Center recently hired Laura Retter as Director of Development for the Muncie, Indiana based youth treatment facility. A versatile and innovative leader, Laura has nearly 15 years of experience leading teams through strategic development and solution-focused planning. Her professional experience includes serving...
James Williams, YOC’s Director of Detention Services, was awarded the Personal Integrity Award at this year's Committee for Integrity Enhancement ceremony....
For many, spring is a season of renewal. At the YOC, the Independent Living team works tirelessly to help each resident daydream about that new chapter....
More than 120 individuals packed the YOC training room on Friday, March 15, 2019 for an advanced training session on Legislation, Treatment and Service Provision for victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking....
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....
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....
Many YOC residents have never participated in athletic programs before. Kendi Zvokel and her team of volunteer coaches are dedicated to changing that....
Anyone can write a check to an organization they believe is making a difference; however, sometimes it takes digging deeper to understand the impact....