As another school year comes to a close, Phelps Helps is shifting gears from its regular programming to a full schedule of summer opportunities designed to keep local youth learning, growing, and connected throughout the break. Supporting Academic Growth Through Second Chance One of the cornerstone programs of the summer is Second Chance, which runs throughout the month of July. The program is designed to combat the "summer slide"—the learning loss that can occur when student

Phelps Youth Leadership Committee Presents Year-Long Work to Town Council Have you read Part 1 of our Youth Leadership Update - Make sure to check it out here! Over the past year, the Phelps Youth Leadership Committee (YLC) has been engaged in a wide-ranging project aimed at amplifying youth voice in local decision-making through their initiative Our Town, Our Voices. What began as a training opportunity has developed into a full cycle of research, youth engagement, leadershi

Phelps Youth Leadership Committee Celebrates a Year of Growth, Impact, and Connection After a year filled with creativity, commitment, and community impact, members of the Phelps Helps Youth Leadership Committee gathered for an end-of-year retreat at Centre de Villégiature Jouvence. More than just a celebration, the retreat offered a meaningful opportunity to reflect on their accomplishments, strengthen their connections, and look ahead to future youth advocacy work in the St