Oxford - Addison Youth Assistance

10/08/2026

Save the Date! 📅✨

Oxford–Addison Youth Assistance is thrilled to partner with Oxford Community Schools for the 2026 Parent Education Fair — and this year we’re excited to welcome Lake Orion Community Schools! 🤝💙💚
Join us on Saturday, November 7 at Oxford Elementary School for a day filled with learning, connection, and support for your parenting journey. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💬 This event welcomes all parents and caregivers of children from birth through age 26.

The Parent Education Fair will feature:
🎤 Keynote speaker: Susan Graham
📚 Breakout sessions
🧒 Childcare provided
🍽️ Food
🎁 Prizes!

Registration opens soon! 🔗✨ Stay tuned for the link and more details — and feel free to share this with a parent or caregiver who might love to attend. 💙🙌💛

09/16/2026

🌿 Now Available! 🌿
Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance is excited to share our latest Quarterly Newsletter!

Stay up-to-date on programs, events, and resources supporting kids, families, and the community.

Scan the QR code or click below to read the full issue!
=> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n6Bcpsgy_uwTBlN4oHUpG7R2Kva33Zr6/view?usp=drive_link

💚 Strengthening Families Through Community Involvement

08/27/2026

🎒🐾 Welcome Back, Wildcats! 🐾🎒

OAYA wishes all Oxford Community Schools students, families, teachers, and staff an amazing first week back! As you step into a new school year, we’re cheering you on and celebrating the hard work, resilience, and Wildcat pride that make this community so special.

Here’s to new goals, new friendships, and new opportunities. Have a safe, positive, and inspiring start to the year, Wildcats — you’ve got this! 💙💛

08/21/2026

🎉 Happy National Senior Citizens Day! 🎉

Come celebrate with us today from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Centennial Park (41 S. Washington, Oxford)!

Oxford Township Parks & Recreation and Orion Township Parks & Recreation are teaming up for a fun-filled afternoon — and we’ll be there too! 🎈

🌟 Stop by the OAYA booth
🎡 Spin the prize wheel
🎁 Win something fun
🐾 Learn about our Wildcat Cub Club
💙 Find out how you can make a difference as a mentor to an elementary student this year!

It’s a great day to connect, celebrate, and support our community. See you at the park! 😊

08/15/2026

🤠 ROUND UP FOR OXFORD–ADDISON YOUTH ASSISTANCE! ❤️

There’s still time to make a difference! Our Round Up partnership with Goodwill of Oxford continues through August 31!

When you shop at Goodwill of Oxford, simply round up your purchase to the nearest dollar at checkout. Those extra cents add up and help Oxford–Addison Youth Assistance continue providing programs, resources, and opportunities that support local youth and families.

🛒 Shopping at Goodwill? Round it up!
❤️ A few cents for you can make a BIG difference for our community.

Not planning a shopping trip? You can still support OAYA by scanning the QR code on the flyer to make a donation electronically.

📅 Fundraiser ends August 31 — help us finish strong!

A huge THANK YOU to Goodwill of Oxford for partnering with us and to everyone who has already rounded up their purchase!

08/14/2026

📣 OAYA is encouraging our Oxford and Addison families to share their voices!

Four County Community Foundation is collecting feedback through its Community Needs Survey, and your input is incredibly important. The survey helps identify priorities, challenges, and opportunities so 4CCF can better support programs and services that benefit our local youth, families, and communities.

➡ Scan the QR code below or visit https://bit.ly/44f2K2U to take the survey.

Your feedback helps strengthen Oxford and Addison.

📣There's still time to take 4CCF's Community Needs Survey!

We're grateful to everyone who's submitted a response so far and are eager to analyze the results. Your feedback helps us better understand community priorities and identify opportunities to invest in solutions that improve quality of life throughout our region.

➡Scan the QR code shown below or visit https://bit.ly/44f2K2U to share your thoughts.

08/14/2026

🎒✏️ THANK YOU, OXFORD–ADDISON COMMUNITY! ❤️

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported the 2026 Operation Homefront Dollar Tree Back to School Campaign!

Thanks to the generosity of our community, 259 school supply items valued at $316 were donated to help support local students and families. 🙌

Some of these supplies will be used by our Wildcat Cub Club mentors with their mentees and to support a local family. The remaining supplies will be shared among all five Oxford Community Schools elementary schools:

🍎 Clear Lake Elementary
📚 Daniel Axford Elementary
✏️ Oxford Elementary
⭐ Lakeville Elementary
🎒 Leonard Elementary

A special THANK YOU to Dollar Tree, Operation Homefront, and everyone who donated! Every notebook, pencil, folder, and school supply helps make sure our kids have what they need to start the school year strong.

❤️ Small donations add up to a BIG impact!

08/10/2026

🎨✨ Join Us for Kids’ Night at Oxford’s Concert in the Park! ✨🎨
Oxford – Addison Youth Assistance will be hosting Rock Painting: Kindness Rocks! at this week’s Kids’ Night, and we’d love to see you there!

📅 Thursday, August 13th
⏰ 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Centennial Park

Stop by our booth for a fun, hands‑on creativity break! Kids can paint rocks with encouraging words, uplifting messages, or colorful designs to keep or hide around the community. We’ll also have temporary tattoos—a crowd favorite!

🌟 Free activity • First come, first served!

Come spread a little kindness and enjoy a great night in the park!
For more information, visit Oxford Addison Youth Assistance:
📞 248-460-7011
📧 [email protected]
🔗 oxfordaddisonya.org

08/03/2026

📣 Calling All Wildcats & Community Members! 🐾
The Wildcat Cub Club is looking for caring, positive, and committed mentors for the upcoming school year!

Do you have a heart for helping kids grow, feel supported, and build confidence? Just a small amount of your time each week can make a big difference in a student’s life.

What Mentors Do:
• Meet weekly with a student during the school day
• Provide encouragement, connection, and a listening ear
• Help strengthen resilience, social skills, and belonging
• Become a trusted, positive role model

Who We’re Looking For:
• Adults who enjoy working with youth
• Individuals who can commit to meeting once a week
• Community members who want to make an impact right here in Oxford/ Addison

If you’re ready to help a Wildcat Cub thrive—or want to learn more—please reach out!

Contact: OAYA Office
📞 248-460-7011
📧 [email protected]

Let’s make this school year the strongest one yet for our Cubs! 💙🐾