As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Youth Zone transformed its drop-in center into a calming, immersive nature-themed space for the "What's Next" event on May 7th. Youth explored mindfulness and mental health through creative stations like yoga, affirmation art, and healthy snack tastings.
On April 17th, the 412 Youth Zone brought sunshine, movement, and connection to life with a joyful outing to Point State Park for a classic game of kickball.
In this hands-on twist on the classic board game, the 412 Youth Zone brought "The Game of Life" to life—literally. Young people moved through interactive stations to make real-world decisions about careers, housing, transportation, budgeting, and more.
Seventeen young adults took an inspiring two-day trip to Baltimore and Washington D.C., where they visited Morgan State University and Coppin State University—marking the first college visit outside of Pittsburgh for many.
A group of seven youth participated in a cultural enrichment outing to see Annie the Musical at the Benedum Center.