Homeless During A Pandemic: Navigating The Crisis As A Young Adult In Philadelphia Without Permanent Housing
Reposted from CB3 Philadelphia and Janelle Burrell
Success Story-Runaway and Homeless Youth Program
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 [...]
Supporter Spotlight: Kimberly Robinson
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 [...]
Aliance Profile: Angie Maury of YSI’s Baring House
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 [...]
Employee Spotlight: Carla Johnson
In the Employee Spotlight we recognize a Youth Service, Inc. employee making an impact in the communities we serve. Carla Johnson is the Conference Coordinator for our annual Rise and Dream Philly Teen Conference. Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I grew up in a non-traditional home. We were a family [...]
YSI In The News: Scoop USA Media
SCOOP USA recently covered YSI and People's Emergency Center (PEC)'s back to school supply and resource giveaway. Read their full article here.
Listen to YSI’s Keevon Johnson and youth Destiny on Revive Radio
Listen to YSI's Keevon Johnson and youth Destiny on Uptown Radio via Revive Radio on Instagram where they discuss YSI’s various programs and work in the communities we serve as well as the first virtual Rise and Dream Philly Teem Conference.
Youth Service, Inc. and People’s Emergency Center Offered Services, Resources, and Supplies at Ready to Learn Back to School Event
Youth Service, Inc. (YSI) and People’s Emergency Center (PEC), teamed up and gave away headsets, school supplies, books and bookbags to 70 school-aged children and youth on Wednesday, September 23, at PEC’s creative placemaking site The Bank (3750 Lancaster Avenue). YSI and PEC also helped families to connect to other resources that they offer, such as parenting [...]
Press Release: Rise and Dream Virtual Philly Teen Conference 2020
Rise and Dream Virtual Philly Teen Conference Press Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Marcia Perry Dix Perry Media Group (717) 576-1899 marcia@pmg.media PHILADELPHIA NON-PROFITS RISE UP TO PRODUCE VIRTUAL TEEN CONFERENCE Youth Services Inc., The Advocacy Institute, Health Promotion Council, Urban Youth Racing School and the Mayor’s Office of Youth/Black Male Engagementban together to [...]
Supporter Spotlight: LaToshia DeVose
In the Supporter Spotlight we recognize a Youth Service, Inc. donor making an impact in the communities we serve. LaToshia DeVose has been supporting YSI for 11 years. Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background.  I am a native of West Philadelphia, raised by a single mother who valued family and [...]