Programs & Services
PYS In Action
While making significant contributions to African-American youth and their families, PYS Inc. is also well suited to provide culturally appropriate services to multi-cultural youth populations. PYS Inc. services have positively impacted the lives of hundreds of young people and their families.
Adolescent Female Forum to Inspire, Respect, and Motivate (AFFIRM)
Through this program we:
- Provide a supportive and inclusive haven where young women can meet regularly to explore and discuss topics important to them;
- Provide an opportunity for young women to safely interact with peers and establish relationships with positive female role models and establish a sisterhood among them;
- Encourage young women to reach their fullest potential in all areas of their lives, with a specific focus on self-image, peer relationships, & education;
- Promote the social development of young women to assist in their transition from adolescence to become productive and respectful members of their communities.
The Distinguished Gentlemen Program
Through this program we:
- Challenge participants to examine their personal strengths and weaknesses through creating a platform for them to flourish as young leaders;
- Explore and examine influential male leaders in all facets of society in order to discuss leadership qualities;
- Recognize how working together utilizing their unique skills & talents can be effective as working as a team & how their unique skills & talents can make a positive or negative impact within the community and the world;
- Provide opportunities for young men to exhibit leadership in the community through the development of community service projects working with the youth, the elderly, and/or homeless population(s).
The Divine Divas Program
Through this program we:
- Challenge participants to examine their personal strengths and weaknesses through creating a platform for them to flourish as young leaders;
- Explore and examine influential female leaders in all facets of society in order to discuss leadership qualities;
- Examine how the portrayal of women of color in the media affects females in the community and identify community service projects that target specific issues; &
- Provide opportunities for young women to exhibit leadership in the community through the development of community service projects working with the youth, the elderly, and/or homeless population(s).
Adolescent Male Empowerment Network (AMEN)
Through this program we:
- Provide a supportive and inclusive environment in which young men can meet on an regular basis to explore and discuss various topics;
- Offer a safe and nurturing atmosphere where young men can freely share their life experiences with each other and positive adult male role models while developing a brotherhood among them;
- Create fun and life enriching opportunities that will improve a young man’s interpersonal and social skills. Such activities might include cultural, educational, and sporting events;
- Promote the social development of young men to enhance their transition from adolescence and become productive and responsible citizens.
Academic and Career Enrichment Program ACE
The Pride Youth Services Academic and Career Enrichment (ACE) Program, is designed to empower young people by assisting them to fully explore and develop their innate potential to be successful in improving their academic performance, learn about potential career paths to pursue and support in developing basic job readiness skills while having the opportunity to earn spending money through a stipend
#NCONTROL
PYS created the #NCONTROL program to help middle and high school students analyze their own behavior and manage their emotions. This program helps young people develop healthy ways of expressing their emotions (especially anger), while developing productive ways to handle and resolve conflicts. We help these kids remain #NCONTROL of their thoughts and actions, leading to better outcomes in adulthood.
Through this program we:
- Provide an opportunity for students to safely interact with peers and establish relationships with positive adult role models and foster a sense of community among them;
- Encourage students to begin to take an introspective look at themselves as they identify their strengths and challenges as they pursue their life goals. This includes how being able to appropriately express themselves and resolve conflicts can assist them in reaching their goals;
- Help students begin to develop a basic understanding of anger, how their mind (thoughts) and body respond when they begin to get angry, and how to recognize and better manage (CONTROL) it;
- Help students develop and practice strategies to alleviate and deal with stressful situations using mindfulness techniques.
Crossroads Youth Opportunity Center
PYS Inc., is a partner organization at the Crossroads Youth Opportunity Center (CYOC) located in Takoma Park, MD. This gang prevention and intervention center offer a wide range of programs and services to address the root causes of gang involvement and provide youth with the skills and support they need to lead healthy and productive lives.
Programs include;
- GED Preparation
- Case Management Services
- Mental Health Counseling
- Peer Empowerment Groups
- Substance Abuse Prevention & Intervention
- Tattoo Removal
