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Community For Youth
999 Third Avenue
Suite 1570
Seattle, WA 98104

Office
(206) 325-8480

Fax
(206) 957-2255

Our staff

Colby Wilk, Program Director: "I get so much out of working at CfY. I get to assist others get an 'Aha!'. I love when people unfold and see what is possible in their lives. I get to support a bunch of incredibly committed people, be around young people, and belong to a staff that is certain transformation is possible."
206-325-8480 ext. 13
ColbyWilk@CommunityForYouth.org

Krista Rillo, Chief Sealth High School Manager: "I work with CfY because I love the youth we serve and believe 100 percent in the program. The most rewarding part is seeing the growth and changes in the youth while learning from them and growing myself."
206-325-8480 ext. 12
206-252-8654 (school office)
Krista@CommunityForYouth.org

Jenny Draggoo, Cleveland High School Manager: "CfY offers a unique program that centers itself on relationships, community, and support; I truly believe that everyone can benefit from these things. We go one step further as we push each other to grow personally and hold one another accountable. Working with high school students, mentors, and other CfY staff members provides the opportunity to learn, grow, and challenge myself on a daily basis, while allowing me the chance to witness the growth of others and be inspired by them, simultaneously."
206-325-8480 ext. 11
206-252-7861 (school office)
Jenny@CommunityForYouth.org

Sashya Clark, Rainier Beach High School Manager: "I believe deeply in the power of relationships and the importance of community, so working at CfY is very rewarding for me. I also love having the opportunity to learn new things every day - from mentors, CfY staff, and especially from our students."
206-325-8480 ext. 20
206-252-6384 (school office)
Sashya@CommunityForYouth.org





What makes Community for Youth unique:
  • We build a community of support for students and mentors
  • We teach and instill core concepts focused on personal growth and accountability
  • Students and mentors are involved in the selection of their match
  • We place a strong emphasis on mentor training and support
  • We place a staff member in each of our schools during the school day.


Results:
Students in Community for Youth's programs show:
  • 90 - 100% of students in our programs stay in school (compared to 78% of Seattle Public High School students)

  • 90%+ of those students who stay in our programs graduate from high school (compared to 58.9% of Seattle Public High School students)

  • 83% of our students positively changed their behavior and/or achieved their goal

  • 93% of our students reported that they benefited from our program

  • 86% believe they gained a sense of personal accountability

  • 97% feel connected to the community


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