Category: Programs

Youth Mentor: Ruvi, the Amazing!

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Ruvi, is one of our oldest mentors. She started in 2007 at our South Park Middle School program.  The first time I met Ruvi she was a shy 6th grader in her first month of middle school (we all know how that feels).  As with every youth, I saw great potential in her. So we… Read more »

Want to make a lasting impact…try Volunteering!

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Volunteers are essential in making our programs possible. They mentor our youth and give selflessly of themselves. Most of our youth don’t have positive role models in their lives. And if they do, they are often working numerous jobs and/or have other children to look after. As a volunteer, you can help fill that void… Read more »

Quality vs Quantity

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What a great summer!!! Eight recreation center programs, four summer camps, and nearly 200 youth… all in 100 days, Whew! By taking youth outside their neighborhoods, outside their comfort zones, and into a place they can grow safely; we are “filling a void”, as Founder Kim Cox would say. As you know, our programs serve… Read more »

Another School Year with Endless Possibilities!!!

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“We are very lucky to have Youth Odyssey with us again this school year.  Parents and youth, I highly recommend that you check out this opportunity. “– Principle Whitehead, Hamlin Middle School  As summer comes to a close, we are busy planning for our fall programs.  This past Wednesday, Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) held… Read more »