Boy, has Youthworks come a long way! When I first met Melynn she was supplying at risk homeless youth with clothes and showers. That was about 15 years ago. Now the program gives so much more. It is literally giving at risk youth everything they need for a real life. GED’s, safe places to live, job training, compassion and love. Role modeling that teaches. That is what Melynn is, she has a love and drive to do everything she can to make it happen for these youth so they are self reliant good people and assets to this community! Make no mistake these youth are also hero’s! They want this and they do it every day! The Youthworks staff follows in Melynn’s footsteps and continue to drive forward. Please take a moment to check out the Youthworks.com website! If you are looking for a place to donate that is truly making a positive impact please consider Youthworks where it will truly make a difference in the life of an at risk youth. Making Santa Fe an even better place to live.
Proud to be a Board Member,
Beverly Morris
Santa Fe Youthworks! is an amazing organization, not just for the good works of connecting at-risk youth through training & education in life skills, but because of its agility in times of even higher stress, as with COVID-19. It truly has made--and continues to make--a difference in our community!
I’m so proud to serve on the board of YouthWorks! It is a rare youth serving organization that both excels in its core mission and can be nimble and opportunistic. the staff are all incredibly committed to the mission and surround young people with love, thoughtfulness, and high-quality services.
YouthWorks- Santa Fe, NM strives and achieves the very difficult work of changing the lives of youth and young adults seeking assistance and opportunities to gain ground and access to a full life. I have witnessed the incredible work of this organization and have participated as a local employer for young people throughYouthWorks unique apprenticeship program that connects businesses with eager job seekers.
YouthWorks creates a win-win match up for youth to gain footing and enter the workforce where the economy is supported, and youth become even greater assets in the community.
Santa Fe YouthWorks plays a crucial role in providing alternative pathways for career and education for the youth of Northern New Mexico. As a volunteer, I've had the privilege of witnessing the impactful work they do firsthand.
This organization is dedicated to empowering young individuals, offering them opportunities they may not have had otherwise. Through mentorship, skill-building programs, and a supportive community, Santa Fe YouthWorks opens doors for these youths to explore their potential and create a brighter future.
Their commitment to fostering personal and academic growth is evident in every interaction. I've seen lives transformed, and futures shaped, thanks to the tireless efforts of the dedicated team at Santa Fe YouthWorks.
I worked with YouthWorks back when I was in high school, and it helped me tremendously. The positive guidance and encouragement that I received from them during my adolescent years, was a gift that I will always treasure and forever be indebted to. I am so grateful and proud that my fiancé works for YouthWorks as a Youth Conservation Corps supervisor. He is a great role model for these young individuals and helps them to be the best version of themselves that they can be, every day. I love YouthWorks and what they represent in a beautiful yet broken city like Santa Fe.
I had the pleasure of interacting with youth, at their thrift Works store. What a great experience, and great way to put the youth to work. Kudos YouthWorks! You’re doing a great job!
The symbol of cogs that youthworks has chosen stand for unity. They stand for the community and the individuals that make the whole. All who have put in the work to symbolize youthworks stand tall stand proud and stand strong. You are doing great work I for one wouldn't be standing if youthworks didn't have my back. Love you all so much, keep it up!
-Joseph A Salazar-Lopez (Alumni and former employee)
Santa Fe Youth Works is an exceptional organization dedicated to empowering and supporting the youth of Santa Fe. As a reviewer, I have been thoroughly impressed by their commitment to creating opportunities for young individuals to develop essential skills and gain valuable work experience.
One of the standout features of Santa Fe Youth Works is their comprehensive range of programs and initiatives. They offer various vocational training programs, job placement services, and educational resources that cater to the diverse interests and aspirations of the youth. Whether someone is interested in culinary arts, construction, healthcare, or any other field, Santa Fe Youth Works provides a platform for them to explore their passions and acquire practical skills.
Another notable aspect of Santa Fe Youth Works is their emphasis on mentorship and individualized support. They understand that each young person has unique needs and challenges, and they work closely with participants to provide personalized guidance and assistance. Through one-on-one mentoring, career counseling, and ongoing support, Santa Fe Youth Works ensures that every participant receives the attention and resources necessary for their personal and professional growth.
Furthermore, Santa Fe Youth Works has established strong partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and educational institutions. These collaborations enable them to connect participants with internships, job opportunities, and further education, thus increasing their chances of success in the competitive job market. This network of support demonstrates the organization's dedication to creating sustainable pathways for youth to thrive in their chosen fields.
Lastly, I must commend Santa Fe Youth Works for their commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment. They prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all young individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, feel welcomed and supported. This inclusive approach plays a significant role in building the confidence and self-esteem of participants, allowing them to excel and reach their full potential.
Overall, Santa Fe Youth Works is a remarkable organization that deserves high praise for their dedication to the development and empowerment of youth in Santa Fe. Their diverse programs, personalized support, community partnerships, and inclusive environment make them a valuable asset to the community. I wholeheartedly recommend Santa Fe Youth Works to any young person seeking guidance, skills, and opportunities for a brighter future.
Youthworks Inc is a great organization focused on helping disconnected youth get reestablished with their community . It helps them get GED assistance and hands on job training.
YouthWorks staff is very welcoming, professional, kind, and considerate of peoples needs. Youthworks is a safe place for the youth to go to and get resources, educational needs, work force development and much more. I highly recommend YouthWorks for teens and adults looking for help they are there for you with welcoming arms.
I began attending this nonprofit a couple months ago, and within that time I've received housing assistance, assistance with my food stamps, assistance with my education (completed three of four GED tests so far), and much more. I highly recommend this nonprofit for youth because it has assisted me in starting my life and opening doors in my life that I can now grasp.
Youthworks is a very well organized business where they help you with finding a job, teach you work skills, gladly help you get your GED, and they will be your case manager if needed. They offer counseling, food, clothes, and other necessities. They will help you get your license, ID, and housing if needed.
Hay muchas cosas que decir de Youth works pero la mas importante es que siempre esta dispuesto a ayudar a el que lo necesite, no solo a jovenes si no tambien a familias que necesiten ayuda financiera o de otra indole. Es un programa muy completo, tienen personal que se preocupa por ayudar a jovenes y familias en cualquier idioma ingles o espanol aparte cuenta con diferentes programas como entremenmiento culinario, construcion entre otras cosas.
I am a youthworks graduate. I first came to youthworks when I was sixteen years old. I am not 32 years old and youthworks has helped me gain the skills to become and lead the culinary program as the program director. YouthWorks has helped so many youth get and stay connected to our community.
YouthWorks is an exceptional organization with 20 years experience serving Santa Fe youth and the community. With staff whose mission is providing service to the community with paid jobs in variety of fields with credentialing options provided for youth in different industries, alongside GED achievement and other educational preparation, they are a truly unique and dedicated nonprofit.
I worked with Youthworks as a teen.
It has progressed into an amazing organization helping troubled youth, to become amazing individuals.
Now they have Habitat, which builds homes,Restoring the rivers, and a huge culinary team that prepares food for most schools after school meals.
A wonderful organization that goes above and beyond for the youth of the Santa Fe community! Varied program options provide multiple paths for youth participants to pursue growth and to take the next step for their future in safe and welcoming environments.
Youthworks does such a great job in helping troubled youth in our area find their way. Whether it is helping them with educational attainment, teaching them a valuable skill or trade, or counseling and helping them find safe shelter, Youthworks continually delivers great results for our community!
Santa Fe !Youthworks! gives young people the tools, support and assistance they need to take control of their own lives and build bright futures. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and really care about each individual they work with. Can't recommend this organization enough!!
The staff at YouthWorks will go to any lengths to help each individual that walks through its doors. They work long hours making sure each youth is met with the specific needs of that individual, no matter the severity or uniqueness of the situation. Maintaining strong relationships with the professional community and local governments is part of their process of fighting for those in need.
YouthWorks is a unique nonprofit organization by virtue of its strength-based and trauma-informed care programs, which fundamentally consider the individualized needs of its served clients. YouthWorks' staff is a proud team of individuals who serve clients in an unbiased empowering manner. YouthWorks' organizational reputation has witnessed a progressive enhancement due to its genuine determination to effectively serve disadvantaged and at-risk youth and young adults. YouthWorks has made a huge difference in the lives of so many clients since its advent. YouthWorks is one of a kind. YouthWorks works! Hicham
Ranging from training for the culinary industry to hardcore work in fire prevention and forestry, this enterprising nonprofit takes and elevates young men and women from hopeless situations into responsibility and a more stable future. Where does our local city government turn when there is a disaster that requires people power? Youthworks. Who provides lunches to many of our local schools? Youthworks. Who works and pioneers fire prevention techniques in our lands and forests? Youthworks. Who reconnects our so-called dropouts back into education? Youthworks. I'd say that's a least five stars
YouthWorks Santa Fe is an innovative, caring and entrepreneurial organization that is highly dedicated to impacting the lives of marginalized youth and young adults through social justice initatices, education, workforce training and civic engagement. In 18 years of service, YouthWorks Santa Fe has changed the landscape of the community that once had blinders on to youth suffering from disconnection to a community in support of young people's success. Thousands of youth have benefited, and more will be assisted with an incredible array of support, programs, entrepreneurism, love and compassionate investment in each and every individual"s personal achievment.
Organizations that helps today's youth should be recognized. I cannot imagine the pressure young people are under in the world today. I very much appreciate the adults that stepped up to help guide me away from trouble as a kid. Invaluable.
Youthworks is Great. They will help with almost anything, or direct you to the right place that can. The staff is wonderful and friendly and welcoming.
YouthWorks has a done a lot for me. It's helped me with getting my ids, getting a job, helping me out with getting things organized with the law. I have really enjoyed doing a lot of the outside jobs, getting to interact with lots of different kids - all ages. I've been involved in Wildland Fire, Habitat, Home Weatherization, and YCC.
YouthWorks helps me with the situations I am going through, and they also help with your GED and to find work. I've been here for three years. I've seen myself change as a person. It feels like a family.
Youthworks is providing me a lot. It's playing a big part in my support system - with school and work. This is important for the youth - who struggle in school. This program here motivates me to keep working and finish school. This plays a big role in motivation and helping me set goals that I'm looking forward to achieving in the future. Youthworks is a huge step stool for me and for others. If I need transportation, they'll provide transportation. They provide free food. Provides a lot of things.
I like the way that YouthWorks focuses on the youth, who are a priority to the future. YouthWorks helped change my change, and the futures of those I work with. They've given me a new sense of hope, a new way to live, and a new way to conquer to problems without focusing on the obstacle.
I've had the pleasure and honor to work with this organization in a few projects. Through these projects I've seen their dedication to provide support, education, services, and a safe space for those who need it most. I hope Santa Fe ¡YouthWorks! continues to exist and grow, because their work is creating positive change not only among our disconnected youth, but also our community as a whole.
I found out about YouthWorks when I was little, through my brother. I got bullied through school, so I thought it would be great idea to come over here. YouthWorks treated me like family, and they've done things for me that no other school would - dentist, doctors, education, work, training. I made a lot of good friends here too, a lot of kids with the same issues and problems as me. I've just had a lot of good experiences work wise. They have great staff, a wonderful director.
So proud to know YouthWorks and their great work. YouthWorks inspires youth to realize their full potential. YouthWorks is a proven program. They impart social skills, foster leadership and community engagement, and teach positive behavior, communication skills and responsibility— all through classroom and hands-on education leading to employment.
When so many people turn their backs and write off at-risk youth, YouthWorks says the opposite. Through education, support, nurturing, and a belief that each individual is worthy, Youthworks helps young lives flourish. One successful program developed by Youthworks was the Green Collar Jobs Apprenticeship Program. At-risk youth were provided with hands-on experience in the emerging green and sustainability industries. Youth worked for solar companies, a company manufacturing products made from recycled materials and green construction. Youthworks is an organization that changes young lives. P. Seeger
YouthWorks has such a dedicated staff, board and community. Everyone works tirelessly to insure that our students are able to achieve success, regardless of the circumstances. I've been with this organization since it's inception and have seen participants grow and develop into promising adults - where there was little hope. This non-profit speaks to excellence and exceeding expectations. Laine Renfro
Youthworks is a group that does amazing work in connecting opportunity youth to meaningful work and education.
One of their many amazing projects deals with building food systems. Through this work, they have trained youth for jobs in the culinary arts, as well as managing greenhouses, composting, and growing vegetables. Youth in the program have prepared approximately 350 meals a day that are provided to students at five low-income school sites. For more information, see http://www.dailyyonder.com/connection-inclusion-keys-santa-fe-youth-program/2018/04/06/24868/
The staff at Youthworks is top-rate. They care deeply about the youth they work with and make a real difference in their lives.
In the three plus years that I have worked at Santa Fe YouthWorks, I have seen the impact that the organization has on the lives of young people first hand. YouthWorks provides a unique model of meeting young people where they are at. All of the staff, volunteers, and board members are extremely compassionate and willing to do whatever it takes to help a young person progress towards their goals. A testament to the organization's impact is the fact that many young people who have graduated from programs come back to visit, or refer family and friend in need of support. YouthWorks is a vital resource in Northern New Mexico, and a refuge for many young people who would otherwise remain disconnected from community, education, and job training. I feel fortunate to have the privilege to work with such a talented team of individuals that engages in meaningful and life-changing work everyday.