Youth Guidance DC

06/02/2024

It's that time of the year again, time to share our Annual Report from Youth Guidance's 2022-2023 school year! ⁠
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Join us in celebrating the strides we've made together and envisioning the myriad of possibilities ahead. In this Annual Report, you'll witness the impact of your support and the transformative journeys of the young lives you've touched. Together, let us pave the Pathway to Possibilities for the promising future that lies ahead.⁠
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On behalf of all of us at Youth Guidance, we sincerely thank our entire community who continue to journey with us as we explore new ways to support our youth and meet them where they are. All that we’ve accomplished this year was made possible by the tremendous generosity of supporters like you who believe in the potential of our youth and share this deep commitment to improving their lives.⁠
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Read more here: ⁠
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https://7ac5076a.flowpaper.com/YGAnnualReport20237/ =1

03/08/2022

As we approach a new school year, we're looking for mission-driven talent to join our staff across our cities, programs, and departments! Visit https://www.youth-guidance.org/careers/ to find all of our open positions and support our work to create meaningful change in the schools and communities that we serve!

27/07/2022

A huge congratulations to BAM Boston for being featured on CNN’s of America, hosted by W. Kamau Bell. We applaud our BAM staff and scholars in Boston for sharing these important conversations of mental health and masculinity. Watch the episode now On Demand or on Amazon Prime!

13/07/2022

students learn the importance of focus and perseverance in reaching one's goals. They learn to deal with self-defeating feelings, and thought and behaviors that can become obstacles or barriers to achieving their goals.

07/07/2022

This , Mental Health America is going to honor the unique mental health experiences of BIPOC communities. Youth Guidance is proud to be a part of this work across our geographies. Find information and resources at https://mhanational.org/BIPOC-mental-health-month

01/07/2022

It's the start of a new fiscal year here at Youth Guidance! Across all of our cities, we've served over 14,000 students this past year thanks to the incredible support of our champions, partners, and friends. We're looking forward to another year of continuing our mission of meeting youth where they are to guide them through life's challenges, obstacles, and joys. We are so grateful!

30/06/2022

While today may be the last day of , pride continues on each and every day. At Youth Guidance, we strive to provide programming that is accessible and responsive to youth and families from diverse backgrounds, including both sexual and gender identity. We celebrate and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community - our staff, students, educators, community members - all year round.

19/06/2022

Today is , a day that has been commemorated for over 150 years to mark the freedom of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. It's a time to come together, reflect, and celebrate. Find information, resources, and ways to honor this day from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture at https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth.

07/06/2022

Looking to use your professional talents as part of an organization creating meaningful change in schools & communities?

Check out the open positions available here in Washington, DC and across our geographies at https://youth-guidance.org/careers!

03/06/2022

At Youth Guidance, our programs work to deescalate violence. Today on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we to honor the more than 40K lives that are taken by gun violence each year, and the countless lives that are forever changed by this preventable crisis.

31/05/2022

While may be coming to a close, the conversation must continue. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has declared a youth mental health crisis and there's ways we can all work to create change.

Find some helpful resources from Healthline at https://www.healthline.com/program/youth-in-focus.

23/05/2022

Set boundaries and do what feels right for you.

19/05/2022

We are so grateful to our Bright Futures Gala sponsors and champions who supported us and raised a record-breaking $1.45 Million for our programming!

Watch the full program from the event, where we honor JPMorgan Chase & Co. and highlight our partnership in DC, at https://youtu.be/rST_PSbxF-Y.

12/05/2022

From all of us at Youth Guidance, thank you to everyone who made our Hybrid Bright Futures Gala such a success! It was a phenomenal evening celebrating our students, staff, and programs and we are so grateful for the unwavering support of all of our champions. We cannot do this without you.

Watch the video shown at last night's event here https://youtu.be/QHzlrMwCZAw!

12/05/2022

We’re live! Join us for the virtual stream of our program and paddle raise of our Bright Futures Gala by clicking here! https://app.socio.events/MTU3NTg%3D/overview

11/05/2022

Tonight's the night of our Hybrid ! We're looking forward to a wonderful evening benefiting our youth and programs. From all of us at Youth Guidance, thank you so much to all of our incredible sponsors for their support!

Stay tuned, we'll share a livestream link around 7:00 CST this evening when the program begins!

04/05/2022

Like joy and sadness, anger is a natural emotion. In , students learn anger management, coping skills and effective techniques to express feelings of anger. What are efficient ways you can express your anger?

02/05/2022

May is . It's okay to not be okay, and it's so important to talk about mental health and break the stigmas around asking for support. At Youth Guidance, we're so proud to offer spaces, services, and resources for youth, families, and communities. You are never alone.

28/04/2022

A key focus of our Becoming A Man program is behavioral strategies that teach our students to slow down and think.
In this opinion piece for CNN, Jens Ludwig of The University of Chicago, and a researcher of , discusses how this theme of slowing down can make a profound impact on the prevalence of gun violence in the United States.

"By teaching young people to slow down during stressful situations, it helps them navigate in-the-moment decisions that could otherwise lead to violence."

Read more from Ludwig, including his findings on BAM, by following the link below.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/23/opinions/surprising-solution-to-gun-violence-ludwig/index.html

New insights from behavioral science suggest there's more to situations than root causes like poverty or segregation and help us see progress on the gun violence crisis is much more possible than we've thought, writes Jens Ludwig.

27/04/2022

Our Hybrid Bright Futures Gala is 2 weeks away! Visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/qpf/ to register to participate virtually and join us as we celebrate our work across the country and honor our corporate partner of the year, JPMorgan Chase & Co.!

Virtual attendees have the opportunity to watch the live program featuring Youth Guidance leadership and elected officials, and then participate in our paddle raise to support Youth Guidance programming!

Register today and spread the word! We're looking forward to a wonderful gala and can't wait for you to join us!

13/04/2022

Since 2001, has fostered positive development in young men by emphasizing Six Core Values. Watch this video for more information and see how these values can be put into action!

Video credit: Energy BBDO

11/04/2022

One month until our 2022 Bright Futures Gala! If you can’t join us here in Chicago, register at e.givesmart.com/events/qpf/ to participate virtually to view the evening’s program and support our mission!

07/04/2022

Today is . Just like your physical health, it's so important to take care of your mental health. At Youth Guidance, we're proud to offer spaces for students to talk, listen, share and connect. Be kind to yourself and never be afraid to ask for support!