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Who we are

Who we serve

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Who we are

YO:Durham is an initiative of Durham Congregations In Action (DCIA). DCIA is an organization of churches, synagogues, and mosques committed to creating a community of justice and peace. With 58 member congregations representing almost 25,000 congregants, DCIA engages people of faith from all walks of life in making positive change in Durham.

Learn more about DCIA here.

Who we serve

YO:Durham serves at risk youth in Durham, NC. Our participants are:
15-17 years old
Currently enrolled in high school or a GED program
Male and female, all races, all faiths
At risk in at least one of the following categories:
Eligible for free or reduced lunch
Have a parent or sibling incarcerated
Have a history of truancy or suspension
Are academically delayed or at risk of retention
Are subject to an environmental or home risk factor

Our first class consisted of 24 participants from every public high school in Durham. 23 of 24 students who started the program in 2007 completed it.