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The
aim of the Alcohol/Drug Prevention Program is to empower
youth through the belief that strong communities are built
by focusing on the assets and capacities of youth and
to provide alternative lifestyles. Through the formation
of youth groups, youth are challenged to make a collective
difference in their communities towards the reduction
of alcohol/ drugs and violence. YOUTH
ON A MISSION
Youth
On A Mission is a youth group located in the Sunland-Tujunga
community and made up of middle school and high school
students. Youth On A Mission provides young people the
opportunity to engage themselves in their community
through various activities. As a group they will participate
in a wide range of events including: community service
projects, issue related conferences and summits, and
take trips throughout North America. The types of youth
that participate in this group want to work together
to build a strong community, express their own views,
and develop leadership skills for their future. Youth
on the Real is a Youth group, which aims to empower
youth through the belief that strong communities are
built by focusing on the assets and capacities of youth.
As well as empowerment the youth group offers alternative
activities such as nature hikes, clippers games, fashion
shows, and yachting trips.
Welcome
to Youth on the Real (Realities of Education and Achievements
in Life) a youth group located in Panorama City, the
youth group is a new and ever growing youth led community
organization. The goal of Youth on the Real is to empower
young adults in taking pride in their communities and
being part in a positive direction for the future. The
youth group includes alternative activities such as
nature hikes, clippers games, fashion shows, community
clean-ups and yachting trips, planning community activities
and fundraising for the youth group.
YOUTH
IN ACTION (YIA)
Youth
in Action is a youth group that produces a weekly television
show currently airing on VHTV-19. The studio is located
on the campus of Verdugo Hills High School. Currently,
YIA is viewed by an estimated 35,000 homes in the Media
One area, which includes Sunland, Tujunga, Lake View
Terrace and Sylmar.
Youth
in Action is a new, hip, socially conscious program
aimed at understanding the perspectives of todays
teenagers. Unlike any other talk show hitting the air,
YIA inspires members of the community by providing youth
and their parents insight into the world as youth see
it and live it. Topics vary from Racism, Self Esteem
and Music Influence to Relationships, Violence, Drugs,
Alcohol, Sex, Peer Pressure, Grades, Teachers, Family
Values, Religion, and more.
Tune
in!
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