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YAPA (Youth-Adult Partnership of Aberdeen) is a group of concerned young people, adults, and organizations from the Aberdeen area working to implement a student-driven and adult-supported youth center

Award Information

Awardee
City of Aberdeen
Award #
2003-JS-FX-0103
Location

Aberdeen, SD

Awardee County
Brown
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2003
Total funding (to date)
$149,025
Original Solicitation
FY 2003 OJJDP Congressional Earmark Programs

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2003, $149,025)

YAPA (Youth-Adult Partnership of Aberdeen ) is a group of concerned young people, adults and organizations from the Aberdeen area working to implement a students driven and adult-supported youth center in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The mission is to research, develop, and maintain a safe place for 12-20 year old young people, especially those at-risk, to congregate for relaxation, entertainment, art and learning. The program activities will provide an opportunity for youth to develop on going relationship with other youth and caring adults and to provide a safe space and structured activities during non-school hours.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 29, 2003