The Youth Opportunity Center recently completed the installation of 53 solar energy panels at its central services facility. The YOC initiated the project to proactively address rising electrical costs while meeting its goal of being a local leader in sustainable development. A State Utility Forecasting Group...
The Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) Foundation celebrated the 5th anniversary of the Green Family and Friends Christmas shopping for the YOC children. They shopped at the Muncie Meijer Store, Saturday morning, December 12, for 30 of the 80 YOC children they sponsored this year. Green, a...
The YOC will host a Direct Care Hiring Fair on Friday November 20th from 10am to 2pm. We are looking for individuals to work directly with at-risk youth and/or clients with DD/ID diagnosis in a residential treatment setting. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age; possess...
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at YOC? We would like to share with you stories of transformation about the children and families we serve and give you a behind the scenes tour of our beautiful campus. The YOC is home to over 140 kids...
The Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) Foundation will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Shafer Giving Plaza and the legacy of the late Hamer and Phyllis Shafer at a luncheon on October 29. Guests of honor will include YOC Founders and Shafer Giving Society Ambassadors. Keynote...
Five Star Award Youth Opportunity Center’s wellness program received the Wellness Council of Indiana’s Five Star Award at the 2015 Indiana Health and Wellness Summit held at the J.W. Marriott, Indianapolis (Oct. 7-8). This is the highest level recognition that is given to organizations for achieving...
On Tuesday, December 1, the YOC Foundation will join charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. Save the date - Tuesday, December 1 - when we'll kick-off the holiday giving season to benefit...
The Council for Juvenile Correctional Administrators (CJCA) named the Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) a national finalist for the Barbara Allen-Hagen Award at its 20th annual awards ceremony, August 14, 2015, Indianapolis, Ind. The YOC was recognized in the Community Based Residential Programs category along with South...
Mike and Sue Tschuor Mike Tschuor’s involvement with the YOC goes back a long way. Further than the YOC itself, in fact. “Back in the ‘70s when it was the old children’s home our office was across the street from it,” Mike says. He was a teenager...
2015 Wifflemania will be held on Saturday, August 29th at Morrows Meadow. Wifflemania is a double elimination wiffleball tournament with all proceeds supporting the mission of the Youth Opportunity Center. Come experience a day of fun for the entire family. Teams and sponsorships now being accepted. Registration...