Chemung County, NYYouth Advocate Programs

Chemung County, NYYouth Advocate Programs High-impact change nonprofit providing community-based alternatives to youth incarceration, congregate placements and neighborhood violence

YAP reserves the right to block senders of content, comments, images, etc. that are inconsistent with our mission. Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is committed to equal employment and program opportunities with a work/program environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All decisions at YAP are based on business and program needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications w

ithout regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Two young individuals from YAP contributed to the preparations for the Annual Elmira Street Painting event by participat...
06/12/2026

Two young individuals from YAP contributed to the preparations for the Annual Elmira Street Painting event by participating in Chalk It Up, a four-week youth street painting program instructed by local art educators within the school district.

We may be Biased but these two young artist are quite talented! 😎🎨

YAP is thrilled to see Holy Grounds Coffee Shop bring its energizing presence to the Historical Mark Twain Building loca...
06/08/2026

YAP is thrilled to see Holy Grounds Coffee Shop bring its energizing presence to the Historical Mark Twain Building located on 147 W Gray Street, empowering locals with convenient access to great coffee and inspiring community moments.

Lexi got the Golden Hour and Nicole got The Bonomo 🤤☕️

Advocate Brene' and her Youth successfully prepared a Lemon Pound Cake 🤤 over the weekend, exemplifying the YAP philosop...
06/08/2026

Advocate Brene' and her Youth successfully prepared a Lemon Pound Cake 🤤 over the weekend, exemplifying the YAP philosophy of fostering diverse interests and life skills to empower Youth in discovering new talents and utilizing their time productively 🍋👩🏼‍🍳👩🏾‍🍳🍰

05/26/2026

🍿🎬 $1 SUMMER MOVIES ARE BACK! ☀️

Looking for affordable family fun this summer? Summer Movie Express returns June 1–August 13 with TWO PG-rated movies every Monday–Thursday at 11AM for just $1 per ticket! 🎟️✨

Enjoy favorite family films on the big screen all summer long — perfect for families, camps, and community groups! 🍿🎥

PLUS every attendee gets:🍿 $3 OFF a Snack Pack🍦 $3 OFF Dippin’ Dots

🎬 Featured movies include:
✨ Sing
🐼 Kung Fu Panda 4
🤖 The Wild Robot
🟨 A Minecraft Movie
🦔 Sonic the Hedgehog 3
🐻 Paddington in Peru…and more!

📅 June 1 – August 13, 2026⏰ Mondays–Thursdays at 11:00 AM

Grab the kids, beat the heat, and enjoy big-screen fun all summer long!

05/26/2026

The Mental Health Dance Pajama Party is coming up quick! Hope to see some of you next Thursday! Lots of great give-a-ways, good eats & pajama party fun!

What were some of your favorite pajama party activities growing up?

Building strong team relationships is crucial, particularly in our field of work. Today, we had lunch and engaged in a c...
05/22/2026

Building strong team relationships is crucial, particularly in our field of work. Today, we had lunch and engaged in a creative group activity where each of us started with our own canvas and passed it to the left at 10-minute intervals until the canvases returned to their original owners. 🎨

I must say We Rocked this activity! 😎

We are delighted to commemorate a notable milestone! Nicole has successfully earned an Associate of Arts degree in Creat...
05/20/2026

We are delighted to commemorate a notable milestone! Nicole has successfully earned an Associate of Arts degree in Creative Writing, specializing in Prose, Poetry, and Drama, with Honors distinction. 👩🏼‍🎓

As a devoted mother of two, Nicole adeptly balances multiple responsibilities, including her role as a School Advocate at Ernie Davis Academy and her recent advancement to Administrative Manager at the Chemung Office. Along with working another job outside of YAP. Her commitment to assisting others and innovative approach to problem-solving render her an invaluable asset.

Congratulations, Nicole, on this remarkable achievement, which serves as a testament to your perseverance and dedication to pursuing your writing aspirations. 📝🎓🎉

05/19/2026

💚We are so excited that our Grand Opening is finally here!! Stop in and check us out Friday May 22nd 11am-1pm and 4:30-6:30pm! We can't wait for you to see our new home🧡

YAP joyfully celebrated the conclusion of 2025 with a festive Christmas Party for our Youth, filled with an abundance of...
01/13/2026

YAP joyfully celebrated the conclusion of 2025 with a festive Christmas Party for our Youth, filled with an abundance of food, a delightful hot coco bar, and exhilarating games - a truly uplifting way to welcome the New Year!

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147 W Gray Street Suite 101
Elmira, NY
14901

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