THE GOAL OF THE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, YOUTH ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUCCEED AT HOME, IN SCHOOL, AND IN LIFE AND GIVEN THE GUIDANCE, TOOLS, AND SKILLS NEEDED TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF. DURING THE 2022 YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 2,176 YOUTH WERE SERVED.
