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Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania - Southwestern Pennsylvania - Youth Empowerment Project

Provides a free out-of-school time program and summer enrichment camp. Designed to promote positive youth development, YEP prioritizes youth voice and choice in a safe space that provides enriching activities and fosters healthy connections between youth and adults. Youth and families from all neighborhoods are welcome to enroll. There are no income guidelines.

Physical Address

1650 Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Hours

Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm

Application process

Call or visit the website.

Fee

Service provided free of charge.

Eligibility

School-age students in Sharpsburg, Etna, Millvale, Shaler, Blawnox. YEP is also serving students in the East End of Pittsburgh (Homewood, East Liberty, Wilkinsburg, Larimer, East Liberty, East Hills, Lincoln). Participation is open to any individual, family, or organization located within those communities.

Service area

Aspinwall, PA
Blawnox, PA
Fox Chapel, PA
Sharpsburg, PA
15206, East Liberty, PA
15208, Homewood, PA
15224, Pittsburgh, PA
15221, Wilkinsburg, PA

Agency info

Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania - Southwestern Pennsylvania

Operates programs serving persons with disabilities; children and youth; individuals and families in emergency situations; those in need of employment; older adults, families, and couples on fixed incomes; individuals with severe and chronic mental illness; infants, children, and adolescents who have been abused, neglected, and/or exploited; children dealing with behavioral challenges and educational deficits; pregnant teens and teenage mothers; as well as children of incarcerated parents and their families. Offers 28 separate programs throughout the state with offices in Allentown, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Wilkes-Barre.