YSOP

05/07/2026

YSOP is so grateful to partner with and their generous students who've donated their time blanket making as part of Connex. They're working with seniors side by side sharing about how they view service as part of their lives- and in turn getting the wisdom and encouragement from seniors who've been involved with service in their lives.
The blankets they cut and tie together are off to a happy and meaningful start- and will go to those in need in Brooklyn where they were made with thoughtful hands and minds.

04/17/2026

Students taking action in service alongside seniors for our special Connex program. We are happy to have so many willing participants in New York and DC giving opportunities for community and working for a world that cares for each other.
Thanks to all who've helped ! Onward.
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04/14/2026

Thank you, Oakwood Friends School!

04/06/2026

YSOP was able to hold our first program in DC last week since Covid. It was a meaningful weeklong service program with (First Christian Church). Their Pastor, Dan Netting, brought a wonderful and insightful group of teens and adult chaperones. Before COVID, Dan brought groups to YSOP in DC and NYC it was an exciting and successful return of engaging youth in service!
We are so grateful to kick off DC programming. Special thanks to DC Central Kitchen, Martha’s Table, Capital Area Food Bank, and Luther Place Memorial Church.

04/06/2026

02/13/2026

An amazing volunteer sharing some of what there is to love about our intergenerational service project Connex. We'll share more soon about some of the topics that students and seniors have discussed.
Thanks to all who've kicked off this year with their willingness to connect and volunteer with YSOP!
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02/04/2026

"When I was on the YSOP retreat, I had an amazing time. I not only got to meet amazing seniors in a senior center, I also got to learn what their everyday life was like, and how they were being taken care of so they could enjoy their time together. It was an amazing experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone doing community service in the upstate area, or to anyone who just likes to meet new people and help in their community.”
A quote from one of our youth participants this year. YSOP continues with our intergenerational program Connex to serve the community in an innovative- and clearly inspiring way!

01/14/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at YSOP. Ready to watch our volunteers bring light and warmth to their community as they have for many years in 2026!
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12/28/2025

You follow us to involve youth in service and to see how their work enriches the world around them- while at the same time the service enriches their growth as young people. We mindfully use all resources in our programs made possible by the support of supporters like you! Consider making a donation today as the new year approaches to show the youth and YSOP you're cheering them on!

12/17/2025

It continues to be the season of giving- and here at YSOP we'll continue the good work of involving youth into service, an impact that carries through not only their lives but everyone around them.
We invite you to give as generously as you are able to by donating to help YSOP continue in 2026! Go to ysop.org/donate or simply click the link in our bio.
Wishing you all a safe and warm end of year!