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| Last updated on September 12, 2008 |
Youth Action program and Homes is an East Harlem based organization that for over two and a half decades has been committed to empowering youth and building community.Its roots trace back to 1978, when a group of young people, with the support of their teachers acted on there belief that young people can be a powerful force for good in their East Harlem Neighborhood. Our mission is"to build a community of young people and adults committed to taking responsibility for their own lives and for improving the larger community."
Description:
Youth Action Program & Homes offer a 10 month program which includes:
.Education and Preparation at YAPH onsite classrooms
.Hands On Construction Training
.Participate in neighborhood revitalization through rehabilitating housisng for homeless and low-income families
.Life Skills Development
.Job Readiness and Career Planning
.Americorps Community Projects
.Job and College placement at the end of the pogram
Contact people:
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Leudvigg Bishop, Communtiy Patnership/Americorps, (212) 860-8171, (email)
Charles Lowery, (212) 860-8170, (email)
Michael Parker, Program Coordinator, (212) 860-8170, (email) |
Office fax number: (212) 860-8894
Address:
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1325 5th Ave (ground Floor)
New York, NY 10029
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Web Site: http://www.yaphonline.org
Directions:
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Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 110 Lexington,
Walk distance (in minutes): 10
Nearest Bus Stop: M4, 2 minute walk |
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