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,...
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...
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...
The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Kelly Stanley will be recognized as the 2018 recipient of the Chamber’s Legacy Award....
Many of the children and teens placed at the Youth Opportunity Center have had interruptions in their educational journey. We had the honor of recently celebrating the graduation of six of our young adults from high school, and many staff members from post-secondary degree programs....
The Youth Opportunity Center strives to be a sanctuary for healing for kids in need. Our Connections Crew provides residents with the opportunity to learn through experience that adults can be trusted, caring, and reliable - not just with birthday or holidays, but with ongoing...
There are many reasons to celebrate the generosity of those who participated in our first capital campaign, but we are not a “stop and smell the roses” type of organization. We are always "Looking Forward"....
What is a good student and high school cheerleader doing at the Youth Opportunity Center? In Jessica Italiano’s case, she needed structure and discipline....
The YOC’s STARS program opened two years ago to meet the growing need to treat males with developmental and intellectual disabilities across Indiana. Today, the program is home to ten males between the ages of 10 and 18 who need intensive behavioral interventions to help...
2016-2017 left a lasting impression on the Youth Opportunity Center. The YOC successfully completed its first capital campaign and as a result of the generosity of so many individuals, corporations, and foundations, the transformation of children and treatment facilities are taking place across the campus....