YOUNG & TRENDY
Youth over us! Helping youth rebuild their future one project at a time
YouthBuild is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to changing lives and offering those who qualify a second chance! “We are an equal opportunity program that serves young adults to become productive leaders in the community! We want you to be all you can be!” states Director/Founder Pastor Mike Dean. Youth Over Us manages the Franklin County YouthBuild Program. The program’s mission is to promote social and educational
development of disadvantaged youth and provide support for their families. Youth Over Us is a community of positive individuals dedicated to changing lives. We support the personal, social and academic growth of individuals by providing a pathway for young people to continue their education, be involved in skills training, entrepreneurship and personal development. The goal is to instill hope and optimize potential so youth can excel and impact their community. We help youth pursue learning
and training that will help them become informed and empowered citizens. Youth Over Us provides cash assistance (stipends) and non-cash assistance such as food and school supplies to YouthBuild participants and their families.Franklin County YouthBuild caters to youth between the ages of 18 and 24. We offer GED, High School Diploma, Construction, Supportive Services and Healthcare (Phlebotomy, EKG, and STNA Services. Students who complete all three of the health care components
are awarded a Patient Care Management Certification. For more information visit: https:// fcyouthbuild.org/ Youth Over Us – YouthBuild 303 E. 6th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43201 614-607-5641 info@fcyouthbuild.org WATCH THE VIDEO https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=Op6WCtqH1B0
Hot Off The Grill For Father’s Day This Father’s Day, why not treat dad to an outdoor feast by grilling some steaks, seafood or veggies? You can make a simple holiday meal a gourmet event on the barbecue. But before you break out the charcoal and the funny hat, here are some things to consider from the gourmet experts at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. Marinades: the longer something sits in a marinade, the stronger the flavor. Marinades with an acid content like citrus or tomato juice act as a natural tenderizer. Therefore, dense meat like beef benefits from overnight marinating, whereas seafood, being porous, should marinate only about 20 minutes. e Any marinating time over 15 to 20 minutes should be done in the refrigerator. Never leave a grill unattended, as it will get very hot and can cause burns. Flare-ups are common and could start a fire. Always
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keep a fire extinguisher handy. Clean the grill before you start with a long-handled wire brush on a heated surface. Fire up the grill in advance. fi Beeeel You can make a simple holiday meal a gourmet event by grilling on the barbecue. Whenthe charcoalis hot, it will have a thin white ash coating. While it’s heating, prepare your food. Allow it to become room temperature before cooking (but don’t let it sit longer than 20 to 30 minutes) and make sure any excess fat is trimmed off the meat. As a general rule, cook thin pieces of meat at a high temperature and fast; grill thicker pieces slowly on indirect heat, so the inside can cook completely. For Father’s Daygifts, such as a delicious steak sampler or a selection of barbecue sauces and marinades, click on 1800flowers.com on the Web.
