Youth Opportunities Program

Youth have a place in their
own neighborhood where they 
can have fun, learn, and create
their future.

The Youth Opportunities Program is a year-round, after-school program for disadvantaged young people, ages 14-21, who live in Lucas County. 

Administered by the YMCA of Greater Toledo and funded by Lucas County Workforce Development Agency, the Youth Opportunities Program provides support to help youth improve educational achievement, prepare for and succeed in employment and develop their potential as citizens and leaders.

YOP offers assistance to young people through:

• Tutoring and Career Readiness
• Life Skills Training
• Paid/Unpaid Work Experience
  
• Leadership Development
  
• Supportive Services
  
• Summer Employment
  
• Adult Mentoring
  
• FREE YMCA memberships for family
• Work Readiness Certifications
• Monthly Group Events and Field Trips
• College Prep and College Tours
• Financial Literacy
• Service Learning Projects
• Career Exploration

Must meet WIOA/TANF income eligibility requirements for enrollment. 

For more information, contact Crystal Harris-Darnell, YOP Executive Director at 419.729.8136 or charris@ymcatoledo.org.

Locations

Body of Christ 5612 Bancroft St. Toledo, OH 43615 Bowsher High School 2200 Arlington Ave. Toledo, OH 43614 Fredrick Douglas Community Association 1001 Indiana Ave. Toledo, OH 43607 Salem Lutheran Church 1127 N Huron St. Toledo, OH 43604 Springfield High School 1470 S. McCord Rd. Holland, OH 43528 Wayman D. Palmer Community YMCA 3 E. Bancroft  Toledo, OH 43620 West Toledo YMCA 2110 Tremainsville Rd. Toledo, OH 43613