Category: Facilities
The Pathway
A teacher at OYA's Tillamook facilities draws parallels between garden pathways and the metaphorical roads traveled by youth she mentors.
Youth Experience Native American Culture through Pow Wows
Pow wows inside OYA facilities allow youth to connect with their own culture and learn about others.
Facility Tournament a Big Success
The flag football tournament taught youth lessons on sportsmanship and teamwork.
‘I Feel Like We’re All Welcomed Here’
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations help youth connect with their cultures — and each other.
Rogue Valley Musicians Win National Competition
The competition's judge, musician Aloe Blacc, called the students' lyrics "a cry for change."
Once in Recovery, Now Role Models
OYA’s mentor training program helps youth turn past addictions into an opportunity to help others.
OYA Youth Compete in Cross-Facility Chess Tournament
25 youth from across Oregon compete in a Chess for Success event held at OYA.
5 Ways to Help OYA Youth
You can help youth at the Oregon Youth Authority — chip in for college, volunteer at foot races, foster a youth, and more!
Ministry Group Brings Music and BMX Riders to MacLaren
The purpose of the event was to spread a message of hope to the youth.
Tiny House, Big Skills
Youth at OYA's Tillamook facilities build a house from the ground up, learning job skills in the process.