Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth

the organization's life program (life skills, independent living, foundation building, and education/employment) provides services that focuse on education, Youth Development and economic self-sufficiency to ensure at-risk Youth do not drop out of school, do not engage in criminal activities, complete their education and enter the workforce as self-sufficient, contributing members of the community. All Youth receive assessments, life plan and evaluations, intensive case management, counseling and mentors. Additional program activities include: tutoring, mentoring, social and recreational activities, emergency needs assistance for food, clothing, housing, education workshops, life skill training, post-secondary education support, internships and job placements, service learning projects, self-advocacy learning and more. the organization's life program annually serves over 525 middle, high school, and college age Youth. In addition, handy provides assistance with emergency needs for food and clothing, back to school supplies and clothes, and/or holiday gifts.