2017
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS REPORT
TEENPOWER
Make A Difference Grants
Vanderburgh Co. Teen Court
COLLABORATIVE PARTNER
Teen Advisory Council
TEENPOWER
Make A Difference Grants
Vanderburgh Co. Teen Court
COLLABORATIVE PARTNER
Teen Advisory Council
Lodge Community School
St. James United Methodist Church
March of Dimes
St. Joseph Church & School (County)
Mater Dei High School
St. Joseph Church & School (Princeton)
McGary Middle School
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Meals On Wheels of Evansville
St. Philip Church & School
Memorial Community Development Corp.
St. Vincent Center for Children & Families
14 News
Evansville Living
Memorial High School
St. Wendel Church & School
Academy for Innovative Studies
Evansville Parks and Recreation
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
Tecumseh Jr./Sr. High School
Adam’s Food Pantry
Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra
Milestones Child Development Center
Arc of Evansville
Albion Fellows Bacon Center
Evansville Police Department
Mt. Vernon High School
Thompkins Middle School
Alcoholics Anonymous
Evansville Rescue Mission
Nathan Schroer Servant Leader Project
Townsquare Media
American Red Cross
Evansville River City Bop Club
National Association of Youth Courts
Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana
Ark Crisis Child Care Center
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
National MS Society
Tri-State Alliance
Arthritis Foundation
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
Nativity Church
Tri-State Food Bank
Boonville High School
Eyewitness News/WEHT
New Tech Institute
uLEAD
Boonville Middle School
Faith Bible Church
North High School
Uncharted International
Bosse High School
Reitz High School
North Junior High
United Way
Boys and Girls Club
Fort Branch Community School
Oak Hill Middle School
University of Evansville
Carver Community Organization
Funk in the City
Old North Fair Trade Market
University of Southern Indiana
Castle High School
Gibson Southern High School
One Life Church
Vanderburgh Community Foundation
Castle North Middle School
Gilda’s Club
Ozanam Shelter
Vanderburgh County
Catalyst Church Food Pantry
Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana
Parkview Care Center
Vanderburgh County Juvenile Probation
Catholic Charities
Glenwood Leadership Academy
Patchwork Central
Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office
Catholic Diocese of Evansville
Good Shepherd Church & School
Perry Heights Middle School
Vanderburgh County Purdue Extension
Caze Elementary School
Habitat for Humanity
Plaza Park International Prep Academy
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office
Cedar Hall Elementary School
Harper Elementary School
Posey County School Board
Vanderburgh County Special Olympics
Central High School
Harrison High School
Potter’s Wheel
Volunteer Lawyer Program
Christ the King Church & School
Helfrich Park STEM Academy
Prevent Child Abuse of Vanderburgh County
Warrick County Prosecutor’s Office
Christian Fellowship Church
Holly’s House
Shepard Academy for Law & Social Justice
Warrick County School Board
City of Evansville
Holy Rosary Church & School
Resurrection Church & School
Washington Middle School
Corpus Christi Church & School
Indiana Teen Court Association
Riley Hospital for Children
Wesselman Nature Society
Cynthia Heights Elementary School
Indiana Youth Institute
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve
Delaware Elementary School
It Takes A Village Canine Rescue
Rotary Club of Evansville
West Side Nut Club
Dream Center Evansville
Ivy Tech Community College
Salvation Army
Westside Catholic School
Dubois High School
Jacob’s Village
Signature School
Willard Library
Evansville Area Fundraising Council
Junior League of Evansville
SMILE On Down Syndrome
WNIN
Evansville Bar Association
Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville
So. Indiana Career and Technical Center
YMCA
Evansville Christian Life Center
Lampion Center
Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Young & Established
Evansville Christian School
Leadership Evansville
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare
Youth Care Center
Evansville Courier & Press
Life Choices
St. Anthony’s Church
Youth First
Evansville Day School
Lincoln School
St. Ben’s Church & School
Youth Service Bureau
Evansville Helping Haiti
Literacy Center
St. James Church & School
YWCA
TEENPOWER
Make A Difference Grants
Vanderburgh Co. Teen Court
COLLABORATIVE PARTNER
Teen Advisory Council
TEENPOWER
Make A Difference Grants
COLLABORATIVE PARTNER
Vanderburgh Co. Teen Court
Each of Youth Resources’ programs emphasizes the importance of community, acknowledging that we can’t solve big problems on our own. As a testament to that core value, Youth Resouces partners with over 150 local organizations to collaborate on projects, events and resolutions to issues that are affecting our community and our
Teen Advisory Council
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
TEEN ADVISORY COUNCIL PARTNER HIGHLIGHT
DREAM CENTER
On any given day you’ll find TAC members with elementary and middle school students at The Dream Center working on homework, playing games in the gym and helping to serve snacks and meals. TAC has partnered with The Dream Center’s afterschool programs since 2012. “TAC volunteers provide vital volunteer manpower to make sure our kids have a safe and fun experience. But more than that, the leadership these students display combined with their quality character presents an irreplaceable model for our students. Adults modeling leadership and great moral behavior is one thing, but when our kids see their peers modeling great behavior, it impacts them so much more,” said Jeremy Evans, Executive Director of the Dream Center.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY
116
students have been involved in the last three years
600
hours of community service has been completed
In turn, TAC members practice compassion and patience and develop mentoring relationships with many students in our community.
“THE LEADERSHIP TAC MEMBERS DISPLAY COMBINED WITH THEIR QUALITY CHARACTER PRESENTS AN IRREPLACEABLE MODEL FOR OUR STUDENTS.” Jeremy Evans, Executive Director of Dream Center
TEEN COURT PARTNER HIGHLIGHT
EVANSVILLE BAR ASSOCIATION
1,200+
hours completed by EBA members through Teen Court
The Vanderburgh County Teen Court program offers students the opportunity to actively lead as youth volunteers in the justice process. The Evansville Bar Association has been involved with Teen Court since the program’s start in 2003. “Our attorneys have the opportunity to mentor students with an interest in law, which helps to cultivate future generations of attorneys. In turn, those students are able to learn about the practice of law in a real-life, practical setting,” said Max E. Fiester, EBA President. With the support of EBA attorneys, Teen Court remains vibrant and valuable for both respondents and youth volunteers, while creating a gateway for students to learn about the criminal justice system.
“THE EBA GREATLY VALUES ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH TEEN COURT. YOUTH LEARN ABOUT ACCOUNTABILITY AND GAIN RESOURCES TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN THE FUTURE.” Max E. Fiester, EBA President
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PARTNER HIGHLIGHT
FUN WITH FOSTER FAMILIES
Hug Packs made with the help of
16
youth volunteers
The average foster care child moves many times before the age of 18, often carrying only a garbage bag of belongings. A Make A Difference Grant allowed Fun for Foster Families, a group spearheaded by 15-year-old North Posey junior Lindsey Koester, to create Hug Packs filled with essential toiletries and toys for local children. “Family is very important to me. Two of my aunts have adopted foster children, and they are what inspired the project,” said Lindsey, who has has 37 first cousins, including two adopted foster children. With this small gesture, Lindsey and her family and friends hope to provide kids with a piece of dignity during a time of great anxiety. Make A Difference Grant recipients like Lindsey are impacting their local communities across the Tri-State through youth service.
“WITHOUT A DOUBT THESE GRANTS CAN HAVE A HUGE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY AND IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS IN NEED.” Lisa Koester, Parent of a Make A Difference Grant Recipient
TEENPOWER PARTNER HIGHLIGHT VANDERBURGH COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
8
VCSO volunteers have been volunteering with YR for 5 years or more
For 13 years, a group of Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office volunteers have spent two weeks of their summer with middle and high school students at TEENPOWER, YR’s leadership development conference that focuses on substance abuse prevention. Not only do they ensure a safe and secure environment for participants, the VCSO’s commitment to TEENPOWER encourages young people’s respect for law enforcement officers and creates mentoring relationships that last a lifetime. “TEENPOWER is a proven curriculum that really promotes the development of strong character and community mindedness within our youth. Now more than ever our young people need to develop the confidence and self-esteem to resist negative peer pressure,” said Sheriff Dave Wedding. In addition to their involvement with TEENPOWER, Sheriff’s Office members also volunteer each year at the Youth Resources’ Fall Festival booth, which helps raise funds for all of the Youth Resources’ programs.
“THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH TEENPOWER AS THEY SEEK TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMMUNITY LEADERS.” Dave Wedding, Vanderburgh County Sheriff
“THE YOUTH RESOURCES TEEN COURT OFFERS A GREAT WAY FOR TEENS TO LEARN ABOUT THE LEGAL PROCESS WHILE TAKING A HANDS ON ROLE.” Billy Bolin Evansville Police Chief
“OUR MAKE A DIFFERENCE GRANTS ALLOW THESE STUDENTS TO SEE HOW THEIR WORK CAN AFFECT OTHERS IN A POSITIVE LIGHT.” Cathy Dyson St. Wendel Church & School
“THE TEENS AT YOUTH RESOURCES COME EVERY YEAR AND HELP MAKE OUR VOLUNTEERS FEEL SPECIAL AT OUR MEALS ON WHEELS EVENT. THESE YOUTH GIVE ME HOPE FOR OUR FUTURE!” Myrrl Choate Meals on Wheels Evansville
“TEENPOWER IS AN AWESOME RESOURCE FOR TEENS TO FOSTER THEIR SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. THE SUPPORT WE RECEIVE FROM YR IS INVALUABLE IN HELPING OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS!” Laurie Austin TEENPOWER Advisor
“YOUTH RESOURCES’ INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEER FORCE OF YOUNG ADULTS HAS BECOME A CRITICAL COLLABORATOR FOR OUR ANNUAL FUN FAIR. THIS EVENT WOULD NOT RUN SMOOTHLY WITHOUT THE ENERGY OF THE TAC CREW.” Sidney Hardgrave Holly’s House
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