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Now recruiting teens
in Lake and Porter County to execute innovative, creative, fun and educational service projects.
YAR will help facilitate the execution of the project, as well as searching for funding.
Contact us today at 219-938-7070 (or) email yar@crisiscenterysb.org |
Program Coordinator: Gavin Mariano
Program Established: 1998
Program Motto:
"You are important.
You are part of us.
And we can't solve community problems without you."
National Associations:
National Crime Prevention Council |
Youth As Resources F A Q's:
Question: Can I volunteer with YAR if I already graduated high school ?
Answer: Yes. College students are currently members and are welcomed
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Questions: Does YAR have a photo gallery?
Answer: Yes! Click here to view
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Program Description:
YAR at the Crisis Center, a youth-led group that initiates and carries out a community service project or event that tackles a social problem or assists development. Events or projects are held once a month, throughout the year.
From health, housing, education and the environment, to drug abuse, gangs, illiteracy and crime--YAR advisory board members, funders, and project participants enjoy a meaningful service learning experience.
Program Eligibility: Youth and adults, ages 13 and up can serve on the Advisory Committee.
Volunteers Needed: YES; energetic, committed teens to gain experience, have fun, and serve on the YAR Advisory Committee. Meetings & events held only once a month, and usually in Lake County to make it convenient. Food always served!
FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT PROGRAM COORDINATOR Gavin Mariano
Email OR CALL 938-7070 ext 2707
Above - Members of the YAR board along with members of the International Community Alliance gather at the December 2009 grant screening meeting |
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Program Coordinator Spotlight -
Gavin Mariano has overseen YAR since 2002 and has recruited hundreds of youth participants since then.
Mariano also serves as the Crisis Center's Public Relations and I.T Specialist; and Safe Place Asst. |
Member Spotlight -
Nikki Kiszka, 18
Freshman Purdue University Calumet; majoring in psychology
Graduated from Gavit High School (class of 2010) in Hammond
favorite music is alternative rock; has been in YAR for a year; enjoys reading.
Nikki's thoughts about YAR: "Thanks to Y-A-R, I now have a better understanding of what is most important to me in life- knowing that I can help make someone else's life a little better everyday."
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Above - Runner-up in the 2009 Bean Toss Tourny that raised money for YAR |
Above - Members of YAR compete in a friendly Bean-bag toss tournament in summer 2010 |
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