After 28 years at Youth Service, Inc., Karen Kilby will be moving on to the next chapter in her life. Before her last day at the agency, we had a conversation to reflect on her time at YSI, her favorite memories and what she will miss most. Q: When did you start at YSI? I [...]
On February 6th we lost a member of the YSI family, Russell J. Olive, III. We were all shocked and saddened to hear of this. Russell came to YSI from his position at Project Home, giving YSI 22 years of his talents. As a graduate of Drexel University, Russell was quite familiar with the Powelton [...]
Youth Service, Inc. is excited to announce the addition of 5 new members to our Board of Directors. Please join us in welcoming them to our Board. Felecia Coffee "It's an honor to be on the board of YSI when this is the very organization that helped mold me into the woman I've become today."Â [...]
In the Employee Spotlight we recognize a Youth Service, Inc. employee making an impact in the communities we serve. Artasia Clark is an Outreach Worker in the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) program. Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Artasia Clarke, I am from New York City, [...]
#GivingTuesday is Here! Help Youth Service, Inc. Provide Holiday Gifts for Teens It’s #GivingTuesday, and our goal is to raise $2,000 to buy 100 $20 gift cards for the teens residing at YSI's Youth Emergency Service (YES) shelter this holiday season! YES offers immediate housing and respite to youth facing housing insecurity or are unable to safely live [...]
In the Supporter Spotlight we recognize a Youth Service, Inc. donor making an impact in the communities we serve. In this spotlight, we are recognizing the Hoff Family. Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background.  We are just a regular family who has a very strong support group that wants to [...]
Reposted from CB3 Philadelphia and Janelle Burrell
In Youth Service, Inc. Spotlights, we aim to recognize clients who have overcome their hardships to find success through our programming. In this post, we are highlighting our Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) program. RHY is a voluntary service for youth ages 12 to 17 who have run away from home or who are uncomfortable with their [...]
In the Supporter Spotlight we recognize a Youth Service, Inc. donor making an impact in the communities we serve. In this spotlight, we are recognizing Kimberly Robinson. Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background.  I was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. I worked for 20 plus years in the [...]
West Philadelphia Action for Early Learning Initiative, Alliance of Childcare Providers Director Profile: Angelique Maury By Maria Walker Project Director Drexel University University and Community Partnerships  Angelique Maury (or Angie) is gifted at turning challenges into positive opportunities that benefit children and families in the community. As Child Care Director of Youth Service, Inc.’s Baring House, a 24-hour Crisis Nursery, she responds to the [...]