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Let's Address the Needs of Critically At-Risk Youth | Donna Dukes | TEDxBirmingham

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There are insufficient resources for at-risk youth, creating a community struggling with higher crime rates, students below grade level, and unhealthy family units.

Compared to proficient readers, students who cannot read by the third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school without receiving a diploma.

Most adolescent crimes occur on weekdays between 3 PM and 6 PM.

Justice, N. C. for J. (n.d.). Violent crime by youth time of day(per 1,000 youth who committed a violent crime).

The Annie E. Casey Foundation. (2011, April 8). Third grade reading skills & drop outs. The Annie E. Casey Foundation. Retrieved January 29, 2023, from https://www.aecf.org/blog/poverty-puts-struggling-readers-in-double-jeopardy-minorities-most-at-risk

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Thryv Youth provides a transformational sports program for middle and high school students exposing them to the discipline and consistency sports has to offer while increasing youth's ability to work together and build strong leadership skills.

https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2020-09/YSS_Report_OnePager_2020-08-31_web.pdf

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Thryv Youth provides transformational academic programs to middle school and high school at-risk youth by coming alongside students in a supportive environment that helps the student reach their academic milestones. We strive for the students enrolled in our program to achieve and maintain grade level, graduate high school, and be equipped to attend college and/or gain employment.

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Short Term:

Consistent student attendance (Retention)

Building trust and rapport among mentors and youth

Grade improvements (Reading and writing)

Peer to Peer relationships (sense of community and camaraderie)

Students are finding a sense of belonging

Intermediate:

Youth are expressing their emotions in a healthy way

80% of students on reading and writing grade level.

100% graduation rate

High school students are proficient in job readiness

Consistent retention and increase of mentors

Long Term:

Community members/Alumni leading programs

We don’t exist.

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50 students enrolled

5 community partners

4 sports seasons (Volleyball, Flag football, Soccer, basketball)

8 Coaches

10 Mentors

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Staff - Directors, coaches

Donations and Grants

Mentors/Volunteers

Partnership with local rec center or community development (rec center providing tables and chairs, electricity, bathroom etc.)

Food

Sports field

Sports equipment

Uniforms

Laptops

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Mission Statement:
Thryv Youth provides transformational programs to at-risk youth by creating a supportive environment that empowers students to find their purpose.

Narrative Description:
Thryv Youth is dedicated to providing transformational programs to at-risk youth by creating a supportive environment that empowers students to find their purpose. We accomplish this mission through our two key programs, Thryv Sports and Thryv Academics. These two programs provide holistic youth development through cultivating life skills, character development, and teamwork. Our mentors  strive to create a space where youth can find belonging and community.

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Identify and build relationships with community partners

Local Schools

Primetime

The Arc

Other organizations working with at-risk youth

Youth are learning team-building schools by being a part of sports team

Students are studying independently

Students are engaging in sports

Volunteers are providing mentorship to 5 students daily

Students are applying for college

Students attend college tours

Students are building a resume

Students are applying for a job

Family movie night is hosted monthly

Youth attend college and career fair