Westfield Youth Assistance Program (WYAP) recently received a $15,000 grant from Hamilton County Community Foundation, a CICF affiliate, to support WYAP’s youth-centered services.
Since 2009, WYAP has worked with youth and their families who are facing challenging life circumstances. WYAP’s Early Intervention Advocates work with the youth and their families to create a tailored action plan with services that fit that youth’s specific needs. This grant will allow WYAP to continue to connect Westfield youth with services such as mentoring, tutoring, mental health supports, camps, and other enrichment activities.
“My son was going through depression, but thanks to the psychologist WYAP helped us find, along with the programs offered, he was able to push through,” said Martha, the mom of a WYAP youth, illustrating the positive impact WYAP has on the youth involved in the program. “He’s given it all in his academics as well. The support is just … I’m speechless! Thank you so much for all that you’ve done!”
WYAP continues to see an increase in the number of youth in the program, coinciding with the rapid growth of the Westfield community. Thanks to grants like the one from Hamilton County Community Foundation and the generous donations of community members, WYAP will be able to continue to work to meet this ever-growing need and continue to provide life-changing services like those provided to Martha’s son.
About Hamilton County Community Foundation
Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF), an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), is a $69 million public foundation that serves Hamilton County by administering charitable funds, foundations and organizational endowments for individuals, families and not-for-profit entities. HCCF was established in 1991 to inspire philanthropy while helping people enhance their family and charitable legacies in tax-smart ways. HCCF has three main priorities: help people invest in the causes that matter most to them; award grants to effective not-for-profit organizations; and provide leadership to make central Indiana a better, more beautiful, more equitable community. Learn more at HamiltonCountyCommunityFoundation.org.
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. 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.
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