 Tempe is being honored by
America’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth as one of the 100
Best Communities for Young People in a first-ever national
competition. The winning communities, ranging from small towns
to urban neighborhoods across America, are being celebrated for
their commitment to provide healthy, safe and caring
environments for young people. Other winners from Arizona
include Chandler, Scottsdale and Yavapai County.
“Tempe’s youngest residents
benefit from our longtime commitment to their well being,” said
Vice Mayor Mark Mitchell, chair of the Tempe City Council’s
Education Partnerships Committee. “By standing up for our
children, we all make Tempe an even better place to call home.”
Tempe was
selected among the 100 Best because of its many programs
and partnerships with local school districts, nonprofits and
businesses that support positive youth development. Among the
many outstanding programs for young people in Tempe, the
following stood out for the judges: the Mayor’s Youth Advisory
Commission (MYAC); Kid Zone Enrichment Program; The Pappas
School for Homeless Children; Phone Friend and the Youth Courage
Awards.
MYAC has
provided youth with a voice in local government. Several
programs have been implemented as a direct result of the
recommendations from MYAC, including Open Horizons Child and
Family Development Center, a program to keep teen parents in
school. Kid Zone, available to all Tempe children in grades K-5
regardless of the family’s ability to pay, provides enriching
activities for young people during out-of-school hours. The
Pappas School for Homeless Children provides education, clothing
and food to children in need.
Visit the official 100 Best Communities For Young People
Web site at:
www.americaspromise.org
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