Westfield Youth Assistance Program (WYAP) recently received a $15,000 grant from the Arthur Dean Family Foundation.
The Arthur Dean Family Foundation supports organizations that provide opportunities for youth and their families in Marion County, Hamilton County, and Whitley County. Its mission coincides perfectly with WYAP, which, since its establishment in 2009, has worked with youth and their families facing challenging life circumstances. The core services that WYAP connects Westfield youth with are mentoring, tutoring, mental health supports, camps, and enrichment activities. This grant will significantly enhance WYAP’s tutoring program, which in 2023 supported 45 youth in the Westfield Washington School district, and will continue to make a profound difference in the lives of young individuals.
“It has been an honor and a pleasure tutoring for the Westfield Youth Assistance Program. Personally, it is so inspiring to see a child learn the educational tools to thrive and feel successful,” Andrea, a WYAP tutor, said about her experience with the service. “The sessions are an opportunity to enrich a child’s life through individual sessions where it is possible to hone in on the child’s needs and skills in a very comfortable and personal environment.”
WYAP youth meet with their tutors weekly for one-hour sessions at the Westfield Washington Public Library throughout the school year. WYAP has seen a steady increase in the number of youth it serves, and WYAP strives to continue connecting as many youth as possible with this service. Grants from organizations like the Arthur Dean Family Foundation allow WYAP to continue meeting this need and to fulfill its mission to serve youth.
WYAP is actively looking for licensed K-6 elementary educators for the 2024-2025 school year for the tutoring program. Applications are due Aug. 1. Information and applications can be found at this link.
About Arthur Dean Family Foundation
The Arthur Dean Family Foundation was established in 2016 and has awarded more than $15 million to youth-serving organizations in Indiana. Their mission is to support grantee partners that provide highly relational support services that lead to stability, expanded possibilities, and lifelong success of youth. The Foundation operates in Marion County, Hamilton County, and Whitley County. Visit harthurdeanfoundation.org for more information.
About Westfield Youth Assistance Program
The Westfield Youth Assistance Program (WYAP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located at 2728 E. 171st St., Westfield. WYAP serves youth ages 3 to 17 who are facing challenging life circumstances. WYAP takes a holistic approach to coordinate the community’s vast array of talents, services, and resources to help youth and empower parents and caregivers. 2024 marks the organization’s 15th anniversary. Visit youthassistance.org/westfield for more information.