YR Stories: Addi Hape Addison ‘Addi’ Hape, an 8th grader at Helfrich Park Middle School, was introduced to YR in a way that changes the meaning of the phrase “YR… read more →
At this year’s Hall of Fame, Youth Resources honored 13 area students who are working to make their communities a better place to live. If you weren’t able to attend… read more →
Youth Resources is currently seeking nominations for the 2022 Youth of the Year. YR strives to empower youth to make a positive difference within our society through understanding and action… read more →
By Erin Meyer Sometimes, when you know, you know. And when Harrison High School senior Phoebe Roache experienced her first TEENPOWER as an incoming freshman, she knew she was hooked.… read more →
By Erin Meyer A juicy steak with yellow rice, corn and a crisp side salad. That’s what Giovanna McAlpine would whip up if a special visitor came to her house… read more →
By Erin Meyer Complain less. Smile more. Find the good in every situation. These ideas are not complex, but they can be easily forgotten or pushed aside, especially when life… read more →
Whether she is mentoring teammates on the lacrosse field, encouraging campers at TEENPOWER or guiding the creation of the yearbook at Memorial High School, 17-year-old Grace Martin has a way… read more →
By Erin Meyer Ask the more than 400 students who attended Youth Resources’ Middle School and High School TEENPOWER leadership conferences in June and chances are most would know the… read more →
When community volunteers gather in September to build the new Mickey’s Kingdom playground along the Evansville riverfront, 18-year-old Sophia Mazzocco will see her vision realized. The recent Memorial High School… read more →
By Erin Meyer The loss of a loved one can be unsurprising or unexpected. It may happen when a person is young or after he or she has lived a… read more →