Western Youth Network is honored to be the first recipient of the BSG Foundation's Sonny Sweet Grant!
WYN fully believes that, in partnership with the BSG Foundation's Sonny Sweet Grant, we can be one step closer to a community that provides youth with all that they need to flourish. With the $17,500 lead grant, WYN plans to create the "Leave a Legacy" Scholarship fund: a dream that will enable more local youth to grow and succeed under the mentorship of positive adult role models, as well as bring new, quality materials and additional active opportunities to our programs.
Youth in 5th grade who show potential but need extra support will be nominated to attend WYN's Leadership Academy. While a part of our program, youth set life goals and work with a mentor to help stay on track with these goals. Youth also receive academic tutoring, supervision in the out-of school hours, interaction with positive peers, and life skills.
A hallmark of the Leadership Academy is the physical activities in which the youth participate. By getting youth physically active and engaged in bike trips, climbing trips, hikes, kayaking, and running, WYN is finding a fun way to teach youth about good sportsmanship, cooperation, conflict resolution, and challenging themselves to meet goals. The lead BSG grant will allow WYN to update old equipment and offer additional activities to promote the outdoors and keep kids active!
A BIG THANK YOU to Sonny Sweet, the BSG Foundation, and all of the cyclists that supported and participated to make this opportunity for WYN possible! Thank you for supporting our community's youth!
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