STUDIES sHOW: "3 in 10 teen American girls will get pregnant at least once before age 20. That's nearly 750,000 teen pregnancies every year. Parenthood is the leading reason that teen girls drop out of school. More than 50% of teen mothers never graduate from high school."
OUR MISSON:
Youth Community Agency is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was founded in 2013 by Rodnesha Ross. Our organization's primary focus is empowering WOMEN and IMPROVING our community! Youth Community Agency was created to remind people about the teenage mothers that go forgotten about and to encourage other entrepreneurs/organizations to give back to the Detroit community, to show the importance of giving back! "If we plant seeds on solid soil this gives us a great chance at a wonderful harvest for the future.. It was only right for me to create this organization because I am a success from my community and I didn't gain it alone....It was with the help of my parents and my community, say,Founder, Rodnesha Ross." We at YCA believe everyone deserves a second chance and support when we need a shoulder to lean on. We will never disregard another human beings chance to succeed so let’s extend our hand and help another in need!
GOALS FOR OUR ORGANIZATION:
Fulfill woman's educational and career goals
For Moms to be financially independent
Provide housing options for the Moms
Providing healthy physical, mental & emotional sustainability for the Moms & their children
Provide Community Outreach for the less fortunate in the Cass Corridor Area, in Downtown Detroit
Provide Safe Communities on our dedicated block & surrounding area
TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS, YOUTH COMMUNITY AGENCY PROVIDES:
Life skills training
Diaper & Clothing Assistance
3 Tier Housing Project: independent living, low income housing and home ownership
Workshops on: relationships, goals, finances, anger, sex education, money management, etc.
On site, Therapist & group counseling
One-on-one mentor relationships
Regular celebrations of annual holidays ( Christmas in the City)
Access to family & Mom resources
Promotion of healthy parenting
Participation in healthy eating projects
Participation in annual feed the homeless events on the Fourth of July each year
Providing quarterly clean ups & board ups to vacant homes in our dedicated area
CURRENT SERVICE AREAS:
Youth Community Agency is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was founded in 2013 by Rodnesha Ross. Our organization's primary focus is empowering WOMEN and IMPROVING our community! Youth Community Agency was created to remind people about the teenage mothers that go forgotten about and to encourage other entrepreneurs/organizations to give back to the Detroit community, to show the importance of giving back! "If we plant seeds on solid soil this gives us a great chance at a wonderful harvest for the future.. It was only right for me to create this organization because I am a success from my community and I didn't gain it alone....It was with the help of my parents and my community, say,Founder, Rodnesha Ross." We at YCA believe everyone deserves a second chance and support when we need a shoulder to lean on. We will never disregard another human beings chance to succeed so let’s extend our hand and help another in need!
GOALS FOR OUR ORGANIZATION:
Fulfill woman's educational and career goals
For Moms to be financially independent
Provide housing options for the Moms
Providing healthy physical, mental & emotional sustainability for the Moms & their children
Provide Community Outreach for the less fortunate in the Cass Corridor Area, in Downtown Detroit
Provide Safe Communities on our dedicated block & surrounding area
TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS, YOUTH COMMUNITY AGENCY PROVIDES:
Life skills training
Diaper & Clothing Assistance
3 Tier Housing Project: independent living, low income housing and home ownership
Workshops on: relationships, goals, finances, anger, sex education, money management, etc.
On site, Therapist & group counseling
One-on-one mentor relationships
Regular celebrations of annual holidays ( Christmas in the City)
Access to family & Mom resources
Promotion of healthy parenting
Participation in healthy eating projects
Participation in annual feed the homeless events on the Fourth of July each year
Providing quarterly clean ups & board ups to vacant homes in our dedicated area
CURRENT SERVICE AREAS:
- Detroit Metropolitan Area
- South Bend, IN
- Resources for Atlanta.GA coming soon!