Youth and Family Center, The profile

Youth and Family Center, The

Statement of Purpose:

The mission of The Youth and Family Center is to help youth, families and older adults attain self-sustaining lives by providing innovative and enriching resources and to serve as an anchor for the Near North Side of St. Louis. Since 1888, The Youth and Family Center has provided innovative and enriching resources to help youth, families and older adults attain self-sustaining lives, and served as an anchor for the near northside of St. Louis. A small staff on a small budget--assisted by a few volunteers--make a big difference in the lives of approximately 1,000 primarily 5th ward residents each year. The Center offers a number of ongoing projects, including after school care, summer camp, residential camp, computer training, athletics, and senior assistance programs, along with some special community activities. The Youth and Family Center is affiliated with United Way, Variety Club, and the Optimist's Club.

Address:

2929 N. 20th Street, St. Louis, MO 63107

Phone Number:

314-231-1147

Fax:

314-436-9057

Email Address:

info@theyfc.org

Web Site:

www.theyfc.org

Number of Employees:

Full Time Volunteers:

Executive Committee:

President: Alois J. Koller, Jr.; Vice President: Katherine Claggett; Vice President: Scott Schaffer; Secretary: Reginald Dickson; Treasurer: Joshura Davis.

Director(s):

Executive Director: Herman Noah; Board Members: Katherine M. Claggett, Caleb Croquart, Joan Mck. Culver, Joshura Davis, Reginald Dickson, Douglas Eller, John Godwin, Alois Koller, Jr., Laura Gerdes Long, Edward P. Loucks, Kimball R McMullin, Thomas McNeely, Scott A. Schaffer, Leslye Mitchell, Dr. A. Micheal Shaw II, and Charles Smith Advisory Board: Bobbie Baker Brian Berglind Ernest Dietrich James Grove, Jr Caroline Gunter Jeanetta Hill Meredith Jones, III William Lane Stephen Leibach Ronald Norwood David Ott Lauren Selkirk Jack Thomas Betty Thompson Mary von Hoff Guenther Von Hoff Michael Williams

Key Personnel:

Herman Noah, Executive Director; Eric Noah, Community Relations Director

Founded:

1888

Community Served:

Children, Seniors and Families in North St. Louis, MO

Associated Guilds:

United Way Agency, Variety Club and the Optimist Club

Ongoing Projects:

After School Care, Summer Camp, Residential Camp, Computer Training, Athletics, and Senior Assistance Programs

Previous Event Coverage:

December 13, 2008	Youth and Family Center's Winter Wonderland
February 19, 2008	A Black History Month Breakfast Celebration
December 15, 2007	Youth and Family Center's International Winter Wonderland

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