Awarded Grants

El Paso Opportunity Youth Action Network

To operate the El Paso Opportunity Youth Network in El Paso, TX.

Grant Information

Grant Amount: $100,000.00

Project Start Date: January 1, 2023

Project End Date: December 31, 2024

Grantee

The University of Texas at El Paso

Contact: Ms. Ivette Savina

E-mail: isavina@utep.edu
Phone: (915) 747-7865

Program Lead

Sandra Day

E-mail: sday@pdnfoundation.org
Phone: 915-218-2617


PDNHF Initiative: Healthy Kids

The goal of the Healthy Kids Initiative is to improve a range of health outcomes by engaging disconnected youth in the Paso del Norte region in high quality programs during out-of-school hours. The Health Foundation refers to “disconnected youth” as people between the ages of 5-17 who are not involved in out-of-school activities or not working, and “disconnected young adults” as people between the ages of 16-24 who are not in school and not working. Evidence indicates that youth who are involved in out-of-school programs are less likely to use drugs, alcohol, or be involved in criminal activity. Well-designed youth activities increase protective factors needed for youth to lead healthy and productive lives.

View Strategy Brief (English)

View Strategy Brief (Español)

Foundation Staff: Sandra Day

Additional Links

https://www.theboostnetwork.org/

Healthy Kids


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