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A Middle School
Youth Empowerment Program

STRIVE

Middle school can be a challenging time for young adults.  YWCA New Britain’s STRIVE program is a middle school youth empowerment program developed to meet the needs of female identifying and non-binary youth attending Slade or Pulaski Middle School. STRIVE, which stands for Strength, Teamwork, Respect, Individuality, Vision, and Excellence, is a program where girls can feel safe and comfortable, while still learning and having fun!

WHY

YWCA

  • Variety of hands-on activities
  • Opportunity to meet and interact with other girls with different and shared interests
  • Academic assistance
  • Opportunities to participate in community service projects
  • Discussion and exploration of issues important to young teen girls
  • Healthy recreational outlets including goal setting, gardening, cooking, fitness, and much more
  • Transportation provided from school to home
  • Snack and dinner provided

Applications can be picked up and dropped off at the YWCA, the school’s main office, or East Side Community Center.  Registration is limited, and a priority list is consolidated by the guidance counselors at the middle school. For more information about the STRIVE program, interested families may contact:

 

Olga Fritho, 

Director of Youth Development Programs and Adult Education Services

ofritho@ywcanewbritain.org 

Julianna Cyr, 

Youth Development Programs Assistant Director

jcyr@ywcanewbritain.org

860-505-7495 

 

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