Get Involved

Donate

Whether you donate sporadically, monthly or annually, your support of Youth Progress Association will go towards providing youth with the skills necessary to successfully transition into the community. 

Become a Proctor Parent

We are always looking for supportive, nurturing homes for our youth to live in during their time with Youth Progress Association. Proctor parents provide support and supervision to clients in the evenings  and on weekends.  Proctor parents help implement client treatment plans by providing continuity with skill-building, independent living, opportunities for increased responsibility in the community and other areas of a client’s treatment plan. We also have the need for respite care parents. Respite parents act as a proctor parent for short stays, relieving the proctor parent for an occasional break.

Mentor

We are currently seeking individuals who would be interested in becoming mentors to youth in our program. Mentoring is a proven way to positively affect the lives of at-risk youth and is often a very rewarding experience for both mentors and mentees. 

Share your Skill

If you are interested in teaching art, computers, finance, cooking or any other tangible skill, please let us know. These skills help the youth to build confidence, enjoy the social enrichment and learn a new skill. This can either be done one-on-one or in a group setting.

Corporate Partnerships

Some companies offer employees the opportunity to maximize their charitable donation. Talk to your Human Resources department to see if your generous contribution to YPA can be matched. If your company is interested in partnering with YPA or learning more about how employees can get involved, please let us know. We are also in need of companies who will to work with our youth to develop career paths. This can be in the form of job shadowing, job placement of our youth or other vocational opportunities.

Join us at an Event

Youth Progress Association plans several special events to introduce our programs to the community.

In-Kind Gifts

We are always in need of in-kind donations. 

Volunteer

Youth Progress Association offers a variety of ways to get involved. From helping with client-based activities and life-skills, to assisting with administrative duties, we can find a place to fit your needs and interests.

For more information, please contact Lisa Teuber at 503-233-6121 (349) or via email at LTeuber@youthprogress.org