Teen Response Inc

Causes: Children & Youth, Youth Community Service Clubs, Youth Development

Mission: Teen Response, Inc., was founded in 1993 by former Police Officer, John R. Keuffer, III. Teen Response, Inc., began as a weekly community radio talk show program on WAIF 88.3 FM, hosted and produced by Mr. Keuffer. Since that time, Teen Response, Inc., has expanded to hosting Motivational Rally's with WIZ 100.9FM at area high schools and middle schools. Teen Response offers the following programs:Teen Response Project: Set up of local, community-based youth council chapters to work directly with youth in providing structure, leadership skills and improve self esteem.Teen Response OutReach: By utilizing Professional athletes such as: Tim McCrossen ('94 Olympic Bobsled Team), Tom Kramer (Pitcher, Cleveland Indians), Moe Mantha (Head coach, Mighty Ducks Hockey Team), Shane Fletcher (formerly with Dallas Cowboys) and many others, also community leaders such as Mayors, Senators, Council Member's and local celebrities, Teen Response reach out to area schools, centers and agencies to provide personal stories of success hard work and support for positive values amongst our youth. Each year we reach 5,000 to 10,000 kids!Teen Response Athletic Cooperative for Kids, Inc. (T.R.A.C.K.): Is a subsidiary organization formed to offer athletic activities for area youth. Formed in 1996, the program offered 15 area youth and opportunity to play on a baseball team without the high cost normally associated with team sports. In 1998, the group is working to expand to include a girls softball team and a golf program.