OYA Stats at a Glance

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
Raised $2,686.00 from OYA Donors with an average gift of $141.37
Virtually attended the National Mentoring Summit for OYA Staff continuing education
Logged 528 volunteer hours
Held a StreamYard Arts Activism Forum with special guest Derrick Quarles on Facebook Live with more than 1,200 views
Awarded $250 in arts awards to 3 students
Fed 5 families during the holidays through Earth Fare
Coordinated two online fundraisers; Winter Warmth OYA Hoodie Fundraiser "I desire to inspire" and the Activism Arts Fundraiser

38 youth alumni from elementary through high school recognized since 2015
90 sponsors supporting our cause
More than $4,000 in scholarships awarded since inception
Over 5,012 volunteer hours logged
Produced a youth podcast, The JoCo Show, that launched in May on iHeartRadio, Spreaker and Spotify
Hired 5 youth interns for short-term or project internships
$4,769 worth of kid swag donated
430 event attendees
4 private and community grants received totaling more than $28,100 to-date
16 youth volunteers acquired and fed FREE meals
65 meals donated to youth in 4 years at annual ceremonies