
2021 Stats
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Secured a $25,000 grant from The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Senator Karl B. Allen for OYA's Project Creativity Cultivation to produce a children's book, teen podcast and children's clothing line
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Raised $2,686.00 from OYA Donors with an average gift of $141.37
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Virtually attended the National Mentoring Summit for OYA Staff continuing education
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Logged 528 volunteer hours
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Held a StreamYard Arts Activism Forum with special guest Derrick Quarles on Facebook Live with more than 1,200 views
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Awarded $250 in arts awards to 3 students
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Fed 5 families during the holidays through Earth Fare
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Coordinated two online fundraisers; Winter Warmth OYA Hoodie Fundraiser "I desire to inspire" and the Activism Arts Fundraiser
Overall Stats at a Glance
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38 youth alumni from elementary through high school recognized since 2015
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90 sponsors supporting our cause
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More than $4,000 in scholarships awarded since inception
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Over 5,012 volunteer hours logged
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Produced a youth podcast, The JoCo Show, that launched in May on iHeartRadio, Spreaker and Spotify
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Hired 5 youth interns for short-term or project internships
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$4,769 worth of kid swag donated
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430 event attendees
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4 private and community grants received totaling more than $28,100 to-date
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16 youth volunteers acquired and fed FREE meals
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65 meals donated to youth in 4 years at annual ceremonies
