East Village Youth Program Information

Founded in 1989, the mission of East Village Youth Program is to encourage and prepare primarily low-income, Latino youth for college education, and ultimately graduation. EVYP further strives to support these youth as they pursue their college degrees and enter professional careers. As a resource for high school and college students, EVYP helps students become well-rounded young adults by providing educational, social, and community guidance. EVYP is a safe, after school program where students can learn to be comfortable in their own skin, while developing their future plans. The goal of the high school program is for students to understand the value of their high school experience and how it relates to college success. To this end, high school students participate in various activities that are specific to their grade. All students partake in activities such as reading, writing and study skills, service learning, transition to high school, research skills, ACT prep, job shadows, literary analysis, college and scholarship application process, and financial aid training. EVYP college students maintain a relationship with our college coordinator throughout the duration of their secondary educational experience. EVYP takes on a more supportive role by offering individual assistance as needed, workshops, scholarships, and opportunities to stay involved both within EVYP and their communities. EVYP’s goal is for our students to graduate with a degree and to go on to gainful employment or graduate studies. Through the pursuit of higher education, we hope to develop our students into lifelong learners, mature adults, and productive citizens. A student’s family can be the most important element of his or her success. EVYP offers parents the tools necessary to become involved and proactive in their students’ education. EVYP is proud of all of the students that have been a part of our program and promise to continue to fulfill our mission.