Community Youth Development
Big Brothers/Big Sisters - The nation's oldest and largest youth mentoring organization. Since 1904, caring adult volunteers have been helping millions of children reach their full potential and fulfill their dreams. Our programs in all 50 states match kids with mentors who provide meaningful friendships and share fun experiences. Phone: (215) 567-7000
Boys and Girls Clubs of America - Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow -- all while having fun. It is truly The Positive Place For Kids. Phone: (404) 487-5700
MAD DADS - MAD DADS is an acronym for Men Against Destruction-Defending Against Drugs and Social-Disorder. MAD DADS, INC. was founded in May of 1989 by a group of concerned Omaha, Nebraska parents who were fed up with gang violence and the unmolested flow of illegal drugs in our community. Phone: (402) 451-3500
National 4-H Council - National 4-H Council's mission is to advance the 4-H youth development movement to build a world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change. Council partners with 4-H at all levels—national, state and local. Phone: (301) 961-2800
National Black Child Development Association - Since 1970 NBCDI has provided and supported programs, workshops, and resources for African American children, their parents and communities in Early Health and Education, Health, Elementary and Secondary Education, Child Welfare and Parenting. Phone: (202) 833 2220
National Service Learning Clearinghouse - A comprehensive information system that focuses on all dimensions of service-learning, covering kindergarten through higher education school-based as well as community based initiatives. Phone: (800) 808-SERVE
Search Institute - An independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization whose mission is to advance the well-being of adolescents and children by generating knowledge and promoting its application. To accomplish this mission, the institute generates, synthesizes, and communicates new knowledge, convenes organizational and community leaders, and works with state and national organizations. Phone: (800) 888-7828
