YMCA Teen Center

The Teen Center, housed at the Downtown YMCA, is an after-school program for youth ages 12-18. It offers youth in at-risk categories a safe space to build healthy relationships, learn new skills, find mentorship and experience new opportunities that help shape their interests and career pathways. For many, it provides an alternative to being home alone during evening hours.

Daniel Stanton, Teen Center director, is a former participant himself. He has benefitted from the role models he had during his time at the center. He says they are still friends he can call on when he needs. With that experience, Daniel is committed to providing that same mentorship to the teens today. “My goal is to help these kids grow into our community’s new leaders.”