Thryv Youth by Chelsea Shoff https://padlet.com/cshoff624/f8hac987giy93p8y Thryv Youth provides transformational programs to at-risk youth through creating a supportive environment that empowers students to find their purpose. en-us 2023-01-29 21:17:14 UTC 2023-05-01 14:17:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Thryv Youth mpinto2016 https://padlet.com/cshoff624/f8hac987giy93p8y/wish/2460627265 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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  • 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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  • 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

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  • 50 students enrolled
  • 5 community partners
  • 4 sports seasons (Volleyball, Flag football, Soccer, basketball)
  • 8 Coaches
  • 10 Mentors

    • ]]>     2023-01-29 23:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cshoff624/f8hac987giy93p8y/wish/2460628133     Outcomes mpinto2016 https://padlet.com/cshoff624/f8hac987giy93p8y/wish/2460628195 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.
    ]]>     2023-01-29 23:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cshoff624/f8hac987giy93p8y/wish/2460628195     Academic Programs mpinto2016 https://padlet.com/cshoff624/f8hac987giy93p8y/wish/2460630080 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.]]> 2023-01-29 23:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cshoff624/f8hac987giy93p8y/wish/2460630080 Sports Program mpinto2016 https://padlet.com/cshoff624/f8hac987giy93p8y/wish/2460630145 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

    ]]>     2023-01-29 23:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cshoff624/f8hac987giy93p8y/wish/2460630145     Problem Statement mpinto2016 https://padlet.com/cshoff624/f8hac987giy93p8y/wish/2460645079 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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