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River City Youth Foundation
Basic Information
Address: 5209 South Pleasant Valley Road, Austin, Texas, 78744
Phone Number: 512-440-1111
Director: Mona Gonzalez
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Additional Information
Causes Served: Health, safety and prosperity for youth and families in Dove Springs, 78744, Austin, Texas.
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: youth and families living in the area of 78744, Austin, Texas
Ages for Volunteer: 5-105
Hours of Service: Summer, 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., M-Th, 10:30-1:30pm, Fridays; School-year: 2:45-7:30pm, T/Th/F, 1-5pm, Sats.
Minimum Hours Required: 1
Days of Service: 2 hours per week is average; one-on-one mentors: 9-12 months, 8 hours per month (about 2 hours per week)
Mission Statement:
River City Youth Foundation works to strengthen the health, safety and prosperity of youth and families residing in the 78744 Dove Springs neighborhood of Austin, Texas.
Philosophy/Belief Statement:
Children and teens inspire others to enhance neighborhood and community; youth are producers, not just consumers, using technology; a mentor is able to make a profound difference in a child's life; a young person is at-potential -- not at-risk.
Program History:
One of the most effective nonprofit community-based organizations, active in service in Austin, Texas, since 1983.
Events:
As of 2010:
Annual Fathers' Day Parade and Celebration, June
Fair on the Square Technology Awards, August
Stop the Violence, Start the Peace Concert, Back-to-School, August
Neighborhood Pride March and Fiesta, October
Silver Anniversary Celebration, 2009
Annual Thanksgiving Circle and Neighborhood Meal, November
Merry Memories Annual Holiday Celebration, December
National Mentoring Month ceremony for MY Hero! Mentors and Mentees, January
Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Fiesta, March/April
Annual Youth and Community Recognition Ceremony, May
Additional Information:
River City Youth Foundation offers a variety of free programs and services for youth and families living in 78744. This includes afterschool programs providing tutoring and mentoring, sports and movement activities reinforcing academic studies. A variety of summer camps and parent training programs are offered from June through August. Volunteers and mentors are encouraged to apply for job opportunities and service learning projects.