empowering young people to be
happy, healthy, well and whole...in heart, mind, body, soul and spirit.
Y.O.U.T.H., INC. WELCOMES YOU
Hope Is Where the Heart Is
ABOUT
At Y.O.U.T.H., Inc., our goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for the holistic development of youth in northeastern Jefferson County. We strive to address the physical, mental, and educational needs of young people in our community through a range of services. We offer programs that focus on fostering personal and social development, academic achievement, and career readiness by meeting physical, mental, and educational needs, including tutoring and mentoring, job readiness training, and mental health services. This will be achieved through partnerships with individuals, the community, churches, other youth and non-profit organizations, schools and colleges, governments (local, state and federal), social services agencies, law enforcement agencies, businesses and corporations, healthcare facilities and anyone else necessary to make it happen. Our team of dedicated professionals and volunteers work together to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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WHAT WE DO
Making A Difference
MISSION, VISION & GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Our mission at Y.O.U.T.H., Inc. is to create positive, lasting change for youth and their families in northeastern Jefferson County, Arkansas through comprehensive mentoring, education, outreach, training, development, and recreation programs.
Y.O.U.T.H., Inc. envisions positive, safe, and nurturing environments that attract, engage, and build confidence in youth in the local and surrounding communities—where fun, creativity, and life-affirming activities and experiences foster learning, healthy lifestyles, a strong sense of purpose, positive self-worth, and overall well-being.
Guiding Principles
The guiding principles of Y.O.U.T.H., Inc. are foundational to our work and essential to the success of our programs. They shape our culture, inform our practices, and guide how we serve youth and families. These principles include commitment, positive environment, safety, relationships, authenticity, development, and discovery.
Commitment
Y.O.U.T.H., Inc. is committed to intentionally inspiring positive transformation in every area of a young person’s life.
Positive Environment
From food and music to facility design and staff engagement, Y.O.U.T.H., Inc. cultivates a positive, welcoming environment that fosters belonging, safety, and emotional security.
Safety
Y.O.U.T.H., Inc. provides a safe, secure, and supervised environment where youth and families can feel confident—free from drugs, alcohol, sexual activity, and violence.
Relationships
Y.O.U.T.H., Inc. encourages meaningful relationships by empowering youth to build healthy friendships, positive peer connections, and supportive mentor relationships.
Authenticity
Y.O.U.T.H., Inc. creates an atmosphere where youth feel seen, heard, and respected—free to share their experiences and challenges without fear of judgment or rejection.
Development
Through the guidance of caring adult and youth leaders, Y.O.U.T.H., Inc. supports the development of character, integrity, faith, and values while fostering a lifelong love of learning and personal growth.
Discovery
Y.O.U.T.H., Inc. walks alongside youth as they discover who they are, recognize their inherent worth, and explore who they have the potential to become.
SERVICES & PROGRAMS
Reinforcing our commitment through:
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Physical Well-being: Sports activities, fitness programs, and nutrition classes.
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Mental Well-being: Counseling, workshops, and mental health resources.
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Education: Tutoring, skill development classes, and educational resources.
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Recreation: Arts, music, and cultural activities.
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Preschool and After-school Club: Kairos Kid Kare (K3) and The Joynt will provide educational programs and recreational activities in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for youth ages 0 -18.
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Community Involvement: Service projects and volunteer activities.
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Transportation: Safe and reliable transportation for participants to access the center.
Y.O.U.T.H. in the Community
We had the awesome opportunity to partner with Dollarway Schools in Pine Bluff, AR to help facilitate the success of the 1000+ students they serve in Altheimer, Wabbaseka, Sherrill, Tucker and the neighboring rural communities in northeastern Jefferson County. We teamed with the social workers at James Matthews Elementary School, Robert F. Morehead Middle School and Dollarway High School to align with their mission to graduate the whole child by assisting in meeting the academic, as well as physical, social and emotional needs of our students throughout the entire year. This past year, we partnered with the Town of Wabbaseka for their Community Christmas Dinner. We were able to provide 70 Dollar Tree gift cards to the youth and other residents in the community. We also assisted with graphic design, gift-wrapping and decorating. We are honored, and are always grateful for the opportunity to serve.
At Y.O.U.T.H., Inc., we believe that every young person has the potential
to make a difference in their community and the world.
We are committed to providing young people with comprehensive resources, support, and the opportunities they need to realize their full potential and achieve their dreams.
We believe that by holistically investing in our youth,
we are investing in a better future for all of us.