Association of Village Pride (AVPRIDE)

AVPRIDE is a 25-year-old youth leadership & development nonprofit. Our mission is to empower our youth to make informed decisions and become resilient & successful as conscious, productive, and contributing societal leaders. AVPRIDE has several youth programs that continue to grow and evolve as needs become apparent and funding sources are secured. AVPRIDE'S K-8 Enrichment Program supports student academic success, healthy life choices, and provides opportunities for volunteer community service and enrichment experiences, particularly in STEAM. The FYLP (Fayette Youth Leaders PRIDE) Programs for grades 9-12+ aim to develop leadership and decision-making capabilities through skills training, career exploration, and volunteering. For 21 years, AVPRIDE (It takes a Village!) has been continuously funded to provide career training and substance abuse prevention programs. These types of program are critical to our mission because healthy familiers create resilient youth!