For Immediate Release National Giving Campaign Highlights the Work of Black-Led, Black-Benefiting Organizations Across the Country HYATTSVILLE, MD AUG 26, 2026 — On August 28, 2026 Community Youth Advance will kick off Give 8/28 to raise money to expand the support offered to our students, including career and college readiness programming and providing college tours […]
Hyattsville, MD — Community Youth Advance (CYA) is proud to announce that it has received $54,000 in support of its youth programming through the recent customer Round Up Campaign at Giant Food stores across the region. During the campaign, customers were invited to round up their purchases at checkout, donating spare change to support local […]
What an unforgettable night! Thanks to your generosity and the collective spirit of our community, the Unleashing Brilliance Gala raised an incredible $69,000 in support of Community Youth Advance’s mission to teach, reach, and keep youth on the path to success. This year’s celebration marked a powerful milestone — 20 years of transforming out-of-school time into opportunities for growth, leadership, and success. We proudly […]
HYATTSVILLE, MD – October 1, 2025 – Community Youth Advance (CY Advance), a premier youth development organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Omoijuanfo as the new Chair of its Board of Directors, September 25, 2025 effective date. Mr. Omoijuanfo, Senior Manager for Project Management with Pepco, succeeds Cassius Priestly and brings a deep commitment […]
Dear Generous Community Youth Advance Supporters, Your incredible support this Summer made a profound difference in the lives of 123 students. We are so grateful for your generosity, which. enabled our program to actively engage young people in exciting and enriching STEAM learning activities during the month of July. During a time when many organizations […]
What an amazing night! The Unleashing Brilliance Gala was a true celebration of community, impact, and generosity. We were thrilled to see so many supporters and sponsors come together to uplift our mission. The evening was highlighted by breathtaking performances from the Brown Ballerinas of the Paula A. Brown Performing Arts Center and an inspiring […]
[Hyattsville, MD September 20, 2024] – Community Youth Advance (CYA), a premier youth development organization, is thrilled to announce Terra Harris as its new Executive Director. CYA’s mission is to harness the power of community to Teach, Reach, and Keep youth on the path to success, and with Terra’s leadership, the organization is poised for […]
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