At POC, we've seen how Mia's family's journey to health and self-sufficiency depends on a strong foundation. Mia and her brother attend our children and teen activities year-round. Keeping them engaged during out-of-school times supports that stability while Mom and Dad work or attend conversation groups or case management meetings. These siblings need a safe, constructive place to learn, grow, and build critical life skills.

YOUR support keeps hundreds of youth in our community engaged with enrichment activities, learning experiences, and a safe place led by safe people. Donations directly support essential program costs, including staff, program materials,  and facilities, ensuring every dollar is used to create a safe and enriching environment.

Today, we are launching a focused $25,000 Summer Youth Appeal to support youth enrichment activities and future after-school clubs and teen groups for over 200 youth.

By supporting these programs, YOU create lasting change that lasts all year - youth gain confidence, develop leadership skills, and families build stability.

This targeted flash campaign lasts for just four weeks, making

YOUR gift especially powerful right now.

Let's invest in our youth together. POC programs prioritize children and teens who face economic barriers, have limited access to safe, supportive environments, or are referred by schools and local partners for extra support. This ensures YOUR gift directly helps those who need it most.

YOU build a stronger, healthier community when YOU give local children and teens the tools to succeed today.

Visit our website to donate: https://www.poc.news/donate

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