The YMCA mentoring program has a new name: YMCA YouthLinks: Linking Youth to Caring Mentors. Our mission remains unchanged: to provide court involved youth in Montgomery County with caring and consistent adult support. At the Y, we strengthen our community through youth development, ensuring that our most vulnerable children receive our care and support.
The Mentor Application Process The mentoring program has a comprehensive application process. Once you express interest in becoming a mentor, you will be required to: Submit a written application Attend an orientation session Participate in an individual interview Submit to a background check, including fingerprints Complete a process for child […]
TOUR OF UMD CAMPUS IGNITES PROTÉGÉS’ INTEREST AND ASPIRATIONS
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Getting into college can be a challenge but we believe that anyone who works for it should be able to attend. But if a young person doesn’t know anything about college, like what classes are offered, the cost, what dorms are like, or even that attendance is a possibility, how are they supposed to set their sights on college and work to become ready? (FULL STORY SHEET) (more…)
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LOCAL “MOMS” PARTY TO CELEBRATE SOCIAL SERVICE AND RAISE HOPE
Thursday, August 16, 2018
On March 9, 2018 over 200 women boogied the night away at the Silver Spring Civic Center to the top hits of the 80’s. They celebrated YMCA Youth & Family Services (YMCA-YFS) first ever Mom Prom fundraiser. Though Mom Proms have been done by other charitable organizations around the country, this particular one was unique. The combination of attendees was both ticket purchasing supporters as well as clients who have directly benefited from our services and whose entrance fee was covered by generous donors. The event gave an opportunity for Y advocates, community members, volunteers, staff, and clients to come together and celebrate the work that YMCA-YFS has done in the community for over 40 years. (FULL STORY SHEET) (more…)
The holiday season is full of love and joy and kindness. Our favorite T.V. shows portray families and friends coming together and feasting on tasty treats while enjoying one another’s company. However, for some young people, the holidays are a time of stress and concern. The idealized depictions of family norms are not representative of their reality. In December, the Youth Links mentoring program brightened the holiday spirit for their youth mentees. (Full Story Sheet)