Youth Guidance’s new program ‘homes’ in on helping parents
Date:
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Category:
Announcements
Announcements
Summary:
As it enters its 50th anniversary year, the Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy is embarking upon a $1.5 million Capital Campaign to turn its 62-year-old building into a state-of-the-art facility to house its mentoring, life skills and workforce development programs. more…
Youth Guidance Receives $47,924 Grant From John's Island Foundation
Date:
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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Press Releases
Press Releases
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Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy was awarded a $47,924 grant from the John’s Island Foundation to acquire a brand new, 15-passenger van.
The van, purchased from Dyer Chevrolet in Vero Beach, is being used daily to transport Indian River County children from local schools to Youth Guidance, where they receive a healthy meal and participate in afterschool mentoring programs. more…
Youth Guidance Receives $5,000 Grant from TD Charitable Foundation
Date:
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Category:
Press Releases
Press Releases
Summary:
The TD Charitable Foundation recently awarded Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy a grant for $5,000. These funds will enable Youth Guidance to continue its tutoring, academic enrichment, and S.T.E.M. programs specifically for students in grades K-6. more…
VERO’S BEST PARTY OF THE YEAR WAS A MASSIVE SUCCESS IN RAISING FUNDS FOR YOUTH GUIDANCE
Date:
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Summary:
Vero Beach, FL (October 13, 2022)…. Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy held it’s 45th Annual Tropical Night Luau on Friday, October 7th at the Boulevard Village and Tennis Club. More than 150 guests gathered to learn about the organization and the programs offered to families of Indian River County.
Children enrolled in Youth Guidance greeted guests with a warm welcome and adorned them with tropical Hawaiian leis upon arrival. Guests visited program tables where the children demonstrated the different activities they participate in while at Youth Guidance, including sewing, bicycle repair, leadership, and a pre-apprenticeship (HVAC, welding, plumbing, carpentry, and electric). more…
YOUTH GUIDANCE WELCOMES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Date:
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Summary:
Vero Beach, FL (09.08.2022) ... As Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy approaches 50 years of serving Indian River County youth, the organization announces the addition of three new members to the Board of Directors. Kathryn Casano-Radecke, Lynne Whipple, and Wilfred Hart join Youth Guidance’s mission to provide local youth access to life skills, academic enrichment, and vocational training.
As the organization continues to grow, the number of board members reaches 10. The Board provides guidance on carrying out Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy’s mission of enriching the lives of Indian River County youth though mentoring relationships that inspire trust, self-esteem, and positive futures.
“Kathryn, Wilfred, and Lynne bring with them a wide range of expertise that will help fulfill our strategic focus of expanding our workforce development, life skills, and academic programs,” said Phil Barnes, Youth Guidance Executive Director. more…
45TH ANNUAL YOUTH GUIDANCE LUAU TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED
Date:
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Summary:
Vero Beach, FL (08/25/2022) … Aloha! Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy will hold its 45th Annual Tropical Night Luau Friday, October 7th, at the Boulevard Village and Tennis Club in Vero Beach from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Known by many as “Vero Beach’s Best Party of the Year,” this event will delight all who attend. Guests will be adorned with traditional Hawaiian leis upon arrival and will have the opportunity to meet children enrolled in Youth Guidance. The Luau will include an open bar, tropical buffet, dancing, an exciting live auction with spectacular prizes, and an unforgettable performance by the Hiti Mahana Polynesia featuring a Siva Afi Fire Knife Spinning Finale. more…
YOUTH GUIDANCE WELCOMES RICHARD BRADLEY TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Date:
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Summary:
Youth Guidance is pleased to announce that Richard Bradley, CPA has joined its Board of Directors. Bradley has been in private practice for over 30 years and has served on numerous boards. Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy is a non-profit organization that provides one-on-one and group mentoring programs to children ages 5-18 from low-income families in Indian River County.
“A wonderful advocate, Richard has been a donor for the past three years after learning of Youth Guidance through our King of the Hill Tennis Tournament fundraiser, said Phil Barnes, Executive Director of Youth Guidance. “He brings with him experience and knowledge that will assist us as we continue to grow as an organization.”
Bradley has joined the organization’s innovative and dedicated Board of Directors. The Board provides guidance on carrying out Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy’s mission of enriching the lives of Indian River County youth though mentoring relationships that inspire trust, self-esteem, and positive futures. more…
KIWANIS YOUTH IN ACTION PAINTS EXTERIOR OF THE YOUTH GUIDANCE BUILDING
Date:
Monday, May 3, 2021
Summary:
On Saturday, April 24th, Kiwanis Youth in Action gave Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy building a fresh coat of paint.
Kiwanis Youth in Action Past President, Richard Schlitt, of Schlitt Brothers Painting, and 100 volunteers joined forces with Youth Guidance staff, board members, and kids to paint the exterior of the 8,600 square-foot facility in just four hours.
Volunteers from Kiwanis Youth in Action included 70 teenage Key Club members and 30 adults from Vero Kiwanis.
The building, located directly across from City Hall, was once the old library in Vero Beach and was dedicated in 1962. Youth Guidance now utilizes the facility to provide one-on-one and group mentoring programs for local children ages 5-18, helping them learn skills needed to break the cycle of poverty.
Tones of light blue, dark blue, and beige were chosen to make the building brighter and more inviting while keeping with a mid-century modern color scheme.
“Kiwanis Youth in Action is one of our valued community partners. We could not do what we do without them,” said Youth Guidance Executive Director Phil Barnes. “It was incredible to see so many kids out here giving back to their community by helping us paint our building. The kids were stopping to take pictures of their work – you could tell they were really proud of it. more…
YOUTH GUIDANCE PARTNERS WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
Date:
Friday, April 16, 2021
Summary:
Youth Guidance (YG) has joined forces with the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) to offer an amazing educational and fun experience for Youth Guidance children this semester. ELC is providing a series of eight, hands-on lessons for children ages 5-9 and ages 10-11. The program is taking place twice a week and is being facilitated by ELC educators alongside Youth Guidance staff and volunteers.
The program includes a total of sixteen, two-hour sessions on the 64-acre ELC campus. The children are learning about birds, insects, pollinators, fish, animal ID and tracking, the lagoon, its watershed, water quality, being a scientist, and more.
“This program and partnership with the Environmental Learning Center will teach our children to be active and educated stewards of the environment,” said Phil Barnes, Executive Director of Youth Guidance. “We believe this is an important concept for our kids to learn, particularly in our community where so much depends on taking care of our local ecosystem. “
“We are thrilled that the Youth Guidance children are here at the ELC experiencing our hands-on, feet wet adventures!” added Barbara Schlitt Ford, ELC Executive Director. “This is an awesome partnership between two great organizations collaborating for the benefit of our youth and shared environment.”
The ELC is underwriting 50% of the cost to deliver this program. But Youth Guidance needs to
raise the other 50% ($1600). To donate go to www.youthguidanceprogram.org and click on
the donate button more…
