Mission Statement: “In partnership with communities, the Pima Youth Partnership develops resources to promote the positive growth of their children.”

Meetings/Announcements

After-School Program: A free after-school program, limited to middle school students at Coronado School in portable H. Program hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:30–6:00 p.m. and Tuesdays from 1:30–6:00 p.m. The program provides life skills lessons (positive decision-making and setting goals), homework tutoring, use of 3 computers, arts and crafts, group games, sports, and free snacks. Virginia Madrid, After-School Program Director. Registration forms available at Coronado School office.

Youth Advisory Council: This program is open to local youth in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. The youth meet to plan activities, field trips, fundraisers, and community service projects. The youth are given leadership opportunities and serve as the voice and vision for youth in the community. Meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Coronado School, Portable I, from 3:30–5:00 p.m.

Youth and Family Resource Network: PYP will facilitate the formation of a Network of Adults committed to the development of community youth. This Network is open to any youth worker, organization, parent, or individual concerned about local youth, programs, and issues. Meetings are held during the day, once a month. Dates TBA.

Catalina Community Coalition: Targets decreasing laws, norms, and policies favorable to substance abuse. The group addresses issues and implements resources such as Naranon, Narcotics Anonymous, and more. These meetings are held monthly at the Catalina Recreation Center.

Teen Pregnancy Prevention: PYP offers teen pregnancy prevention programs and classes. The “Managing Pressures Before Marriage” and “Plain Talk for Parents” are abstinence-based education programs. Classes offered as requested. For information call Jennifer at 744-9595.

The Pima Youth Partnership (PYP) works with youth in service work. Parents, residents, and key leaders have volunteered their time and monies in community projects. The Youth Advisory Council and the After-School Program have implemented a community garden at the Catalina Recreation Center. All vegetation is donated to the Catalina Food Bank and to the Senior Center. The Catalina Garden Committee wrote a grant proposal to Pro Neighborhoods and received funds for this unique project.

For more information on any of these programs or to volunteer at youth events contact: Andrea Lochner, Catalina Community Development Director (and a 26-year Catalina native). She can be reached at 825-0009 or andrea@pyp.com.

Deanna Montano is the Life Skills Educator and can be reached at 825-0009 or at Deanna@pyp.com.

For information on PYP activities in other communities, visit our Web site at: www.pyp.com