Walmart: Keeping Youth Safe (and Much More!)

Much of YSI’s work with vulnerable youth and families wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our corporate partners. Over the last three years the Walmart Foundation has given YSI grant awards totaling $160,000 to support our Safe Place program. During this time Safe Place has reached more than 8,000 youth in Philadelphia with information about [...]

The People of YSI – Deb Kocsis

A series of articles profiling the dedicated individuals who make the agency’s success possible. Deb Kocsis is a YSI Board Member How did you pick YSI as one of your community interests? I had some experiences in junior high being one of those kids that didn’t quite fit in – being among the youngest in a [...]

“My Life, My Future” 10th Annual Teen Conference

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of YSI’s Teen Conference.  We will be celebrating 10 years of encouraging, enlightening and empowering youth with awesome speakers.  Discussion topics range from Self Esteem to Relationship Violence to Ways to Build a Successful Future.  There will also be great entertainment and plenty of give-a-ways.  Lunch is provided.  We [...]

“Having It All” Focuses on Violence Against Girls and Women

Youth Service, Inc. is a member agency of The National Crittenton Foundation (TNCF), an umbrella organization that has a strong tradition of serving girls and young women who have suffered violence, abuse, and neglect. TNCF supports YSI and its 25 other member agencies by providing funding, training, and resources that allow agencies to further their [...]

The People of YSI – Jill Bazelon

A series of articles profiling the dedicated individuals who make the agency’s success possible. Jill Bazelon is a YSI Board Member When did you join YSI’s Board? I joined the Board in May 2010. Why did you decide to become involved with YSI? I was referred for the YSI Board through a colleague at the [...]