Youth Development Nonprofits in Virginia

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PROGRAMS ARE FORMED TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BY EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. OBJECTIVES ARE TO TRAIN YOUTH IN THE AREAS OF AGRICULTURE, HOME ECONOMICS, LIVESTOCK, ART WORK AND HOBBIES.

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C4K COMBINES MENTORING AND TECHNOLOGY TO PREPARE YOUTH FOR BRIGHTER FUTURES.

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TO HELP YOUTH OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, WITH SPECIAL CONCERN FOR THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES, DEVELOP THE QUALITIES NEEDED TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND LEADERS, IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE, COLOR, CREED OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.

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SIDE BY SIDE ENSURES VIRGINIA'S LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUESTIONING YOUTH AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS THROUGH ACCESS TO SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. SIDE BY SIDE CONTINUES TO BE THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN THE AREA THAT DIRECTLY ADDRESSES THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND THE HEALTHY SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF LGBTQ YOUTH AGES 11-20. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS WEEKLY YOUTH SUPPORT GROUPS, A 24/7 TOLL-FREE YOUTH SUPPORT HOTLINE,EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES, AND A SAFE PLACE WHERE ALL YOUTH ARE ENCOURAGED TO VALUE THE DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS WHO MAKE OUR COMMUNITY A DYNAMIC, EXCEPTIONAL PLACE. THROUGH THE INSTITUTE FOR EQUALITY, SIDE BY SIDE OFFERS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO HELP YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICE PROFESSIONALS EFFECTIVELY ASSESS AND RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF LGBTQ YOUTH IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE MANNER.

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TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

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TO ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE AND ENPOWER EACH PLAYER AND COACH TO BE ABLE TO REACH THE HIGHEST LEVEL POSSIBLE WITHIN THE GAME AND THEIR LIVES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide range of supervised activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

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GIRLS ON THE RUN OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA (GOTR NOVA) INSPIRES GIRLS TO BE JOYFUL, HEALTHY AND CONFIDENT USING A FUN, EXPERIENCE-BASED CURRICULUM WHICH CREATIVELY INTEGRATES RUNNING. VOLUNTEER COACHES WHO ARE TRAINED BY GOTR NOVA DELIVER AN INTERACTIVE CURRICULUM. THE PROGRAM PREPARES THE GIRLS FOR A LIFETIME OF HEALTHY LIVING AND SELF-RESPECT. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES OVER 3,000 GIRLS AT MORE THAN 120 SITES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA. GOTR NOVA IS LED BY AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Youth Development major group area.

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PROVIDE CHARITABLE , EDUCATIONAL & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING WILDERNESS AREAS FOR SCOUTS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a variety of recreational and social activities for young people with the objective of strengthening their religious values and meeting their spiritual needs as well as supporting their growth and development as individuals.

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The goal of this organization is to emphasize the total development of young people through work on animal, engineering, family/consumer health, resource, plant or social science projects in consultation with their parents and supervising adult volunteers. Members also participate in camping activities, leadership conferences, awards programs and community service activities.

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TO PROVIDE ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON LEADERSHIP TRAINING, RECREATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELING AND WORKFORCE/CAREER DEVELOPMENT.

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TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO 2,100 GIRLS DURING THE FALL 2023, SPRING 2024 AND SUMMER 2024 SEASONS. THE SCHOOL-YEAR SESSIONS BOTH OFFERED A 12-WEEK,EVIDENCE-BASED CONFIDENCE CURRICULUM AND CULMINATED IN A 5K FAMILY FESTIVAL CELEBRATION. THE FOUR SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS EACH OFFERED 30 HOURS OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL EMPOWERMENT LESSONS. GOTRHR SUBSIDIZED 65% OF ENROLLED GIRLS WITH FEE SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING 181,569.

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TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL FITNESS, GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP IN YOUTH, AND TO BE "THE SOLUTION TO A DRUG FREE AMERICA" (TM)

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TO IMPACT STUDENTS AND YOUTH THROUGH TRAVEL EXPERIENCES THAT CHANGE THEIR LIVES.

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OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARS' MISSION IS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND TRAINING PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS FROM LOW INCOME AND ETHNICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARS SERVES AS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, K-12 SCHOOLS, HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES. THROUGH CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE COACHING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND RISK-FREE FINANCING, OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARS HELPS STUDENTS ACHIEVE THE ACADEMIC AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR GREAT JOBS IN THE PRIORITY WORKFORCE SHORTAGE AREAS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. BY HELPING STUDENTS GET HIGH PAYING JOBS WHILE TARGETING PRIORITY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS, BOTH THE STUDENTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES ACHIEVE TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR ECONOMIC STATUS AND A REDUCTION IN INCOME INEQUALITY.

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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for children and youth to develop individual and group initiative and responsibility, self-reliance, courage, personal fitness, discipline and other desirable qualities of character through participation in a wide range of organized recreational, educational and civic activities under the leadership of qualified adult volunteers. Use this code for troop type organizations not specifically designated as Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A or Camp Fire.

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CULTIVATE CHARLOTTESVILLE ENGAGES YOUTH AND COMMUNITY IN BUILDING AN EQUITABLE, SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM THROUGH GARDEN-BASED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, GROWING AND SHARING HEALTHY FOOD, AMPLIFYING COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND ADVOCATING FOR FOOD JUSTICE.