Community Youth Advance

Established in 2005, Community Youth Advance (CYA) harnesses the power of community to transform out-of-school time and Teach, Reach, and Keep youth on the path to success. CYA provides extended-day learning, group mentoring, and STEAM-based summer experiences for students in grades 6–12 across all learning levels.

Through its three mission goals—Teach, Reach, and Keep—CYA offers a comprehensive range of services, including academic support, mentoring, tutoring, experiential learning, character development, entrepreneurial education, professional development, and SAT/ACT preparation. These programs equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to achieve in high school and successfully pursue post-secondary education and career opportunities.

 During the past year:

• 146 Students Served
• 31% Achieved Perfect Summer Attendance
• 60% ELA Proficiency
• 19% → 32% Math Proficiency Growth
• 300 School-Year Hours
• 96 Summer Academy Hours
• 200 Laptops Distributed
• 10+ Experiential Learning Opportunities

We want to serve more youth and provide more services, but can only do so with your continuing support.