2024 FY Annual Report

Mission

The Youth Connection is committed to connecting all youth and their families in Metro Detroit to a brighter future by providing quality programs and supportive services.

Here’s what we’ve done over the last year.

With your support we could do even more!

Strengthening Families

In surveys from the TYC Strengthening Families 10-14 program, participating Detroit families reported that increased family communication is where they saw the biggest change.

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Trainings
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Families
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Participants

TYC Gets Drugs Off the Street

TYC is the lead community organization partner in Detroit for DEA Takeback, coordinating volunteers with Detroit Police Departments to get unused and expired medications off the streets.

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Drop Off Sites
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Police Depts. Participated
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lbs of Rx off the streets

Fighting Wayne County’s Opioid Crisis

TYC provided NARCAN® training sessions that saved lives.

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NARCAN® Training Sessions
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People Trained
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Known Lives Saved
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Media Outreach in the Community

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Online Impressions 2024
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Substance Use Prevention Campaigns
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Online Engagements
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Social Media Followers
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Unique Website Visitors

TYC Honors & Recognition

  • TYC was selected to receive Youth Substance Use Awareness Month official recognition by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
  • TYC participated in a Juneteenth celebration in Detroit that drew thousands of people to Capitol Park
  • TYC Youth was presented the Spirit of Detroit award for exceptional achievement and outstanding leadership to keep the youth of Detroit safe and drug free
  • The State of Michigan selected TYC to provide “Train the Trainer” programming to increase the number of people utilizing Narcan to save lives – we’ve saved over 100 to date!
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Our Partners

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New 2024 Grants & Supporters

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Volunteer Hours

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Donating to Detroit Students

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Students received backpacks filled with school supplies.
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Bikes & Helmets were given to Lawn Academy Youth during TYC’s summer work program.

The Youth Connection Career Academies (TYCCA)

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Youth participated in TYCCA in 2024.
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of TYCCA seniors graduated on time.
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Youth participated in paid summer internships.

TYC In The Community

Here are just a couple of things TYC was able to do because of donors like you!

Donations from our year-end request supplied a first-time college student with books and basic necessities as she began her post high-school academic career

When our grants couldn’t cover temporary housing for a newly homeless teenager, TYC used unrestricted funds to make sure he was off the streets and in safe, temporary housing with essential supplies like clothes, toiletries, and food.

TYC Supports Good Health for Detroit Housing Commission Residents

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Eye exams
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Received Eyeglasses
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Screenings
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Received Dental Exams
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Every Dollar Helps!

The Youth Connection (TYC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, works to connect our youth to a brighter future. Your tax-deductible donation will help us fulfill our mission to increase participation in our nutrition education and substance abuse prevention programs and provide year-round opportunities for youth to explore careers and develop job skills. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (313) 826-7099. Thank you for your donation!

Ways to Give to The Youth Connection!

Search for “The Youth Connection, Inc” in Detroit, MI at the websites below to donate.

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Payable to: The Youth Connection

Attn: TYC Community Programs

300 River Place Dr

Suite 1400

Detroit, MI 48207

Phone: (313) 826-7099

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