Some of OYA’s Amazing Volunteers
For National Volunteer Appreciation Week, OYA thanks some of the many amazing people who donate time to helping youth.
MacLaren Youth Talk About the Weather
Students collect daily data for the National Weather Service — and discover a love for science in the process.
OYA Cares for All Aspects of Youth in Custody — Including Their Teeth
Youth must be physically healthy before they can engage in treatment to change their behaviors. A new dentist at MacLaren is here to help.
Youth Share History, Art at Black History Month Event
MacLaren’s celebration included youth poetry and songs, plus two prominent community speakers.
‘We used each other as stepping stones to success’
For a recent class assignment, an OYA youth wrote about how others have inspired him to improve himself.
OYA Forges Connections Between Youth, Business Community
A Eugene-area professional’s visit to a residential program will be the first of many networking opportunities for the youth.
‘Thank you for being Mom when you didn’t need to’
An OYA youth in foster care writes a heartfelt thank-you note to her foster family.
Youth Celebrate Kwanzaa
MacLaren youth celebrated African heritage by learning about a new principle each day for a week.
Building Fences
Camp Florence youth volunteered to help the Oregon Coast Humane Society.
Volunteers Create Holiday Cheer for MacLaren Youth
“This was the best Christmas I ever had,” said one participating youth.