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Sadly, 1 in 3 children in Philadelphia grow up without a consistent, caring adult in their lives. By purchasing an online raffle ticket, over 1,600 youth living in the area’s most vulnerable communities will have someone to look up to and call their mentor.
What
YMP leverages the power of mentoring and fitness to help kids develop the skills needed for personal growth and success.
Who
YMP works with students, teachers, and coaches across the Philadelphia region, many of whom live in under-resourced communities.
Why
Students overcome life obstacles more effectively when they have a positive adult influence to talk with and learn from.
Mentored youth are…
%
less likely to get involved with drugs
%
more likely to go to college
%
more likely to improve their grades
The Mentoring Effect
Public/Private Ventures – Big Brothers Big Sisters
YMP’s youth mentoring programs improve outcomes for at-risk students. Significant improvements have been reported:
%
improved academic success
%
improved social awareness and behavior
%
greater levels of physical well-being
%
greater levels of self-esteem
Source: PA Commission on Crime & Deliquency, Galbavy 2000
“I can honestly say that this program saved my life.”
-Kyle, student and mentorMajor Supporters
The Megan Chorin Team
Independence Blue Cross
United Way
Nudy’s Cafe
First Resource Bank
Pennco Tech
Fore Garrett Hill
JGM
M&T Bank
Fox & Roach Charities
NewSquare Capital
Recovery Centers of America
THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION
AMERICORPS Vista
Krapf School Bus
The Alliance for Health Equity
UP2US SPORTS
Chester County Community Foundation
Communications Test Design Inc.
Meridian Bank
Philadelphia Insurance
Reliance Standard Life Insurance
Softerware
West Pharmaceuticals
Scattergood Foundation
