YELC High School

Our Youth Empowerment Leadership Community (YELC) programs support the development of communities where individuals are empowered to make good choices. COMMUNITY OF UNITY’S innovative approach to youth development is the foundation of a broad range of programming delivered in different environments and through different means to support youth in the way they need it; some students are supported by after-school programs, while others need part-time or full-time boarding, and others attend schools whose systems, structures, and staff are supported by our methodology. Current programs include:

YELC In & After-School: The YELC is a gender-specific in & after-school program where youth experience personal growth and identity development through the power of sharing with peers, building community and engaging in behaviors that lead to success in school and beyond.

 

12th Grade Female YELC’s 3-Day “Feeding your Mind, Body, and Soul” Experience!

  During the first week of February our 12th grade female Youth Empowerment Leadership Community (YELC) participated in the 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Inter-session program at our partner school New Design High School. This year’s YELC program was called, “Feeding your Mind, Body, and Soul.” and was a celebratory three days away from school, honoring our Young Women [...]

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