IDAAY, Inc.
Institute for the Development of African-American Youth, Inc.
(IDAAY) is a community-based, non-profit organization, serving Philadelphia youth and their families IDAAY combats the challenges facing at-risk youth through a collective of carefully designed intervention, prevention, cultural and educational programs focusing on 5 major growth areas:
• Nurturing Appropriate Family Supports
• Self Esteem Building
• Effective Decision Making
• Job Readiness and Entrepreneurship
• Leadership Development
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Great turnout this past Friday at our 2nd Annual Youth Palooza Anti-Violence Basketball Tournament this past Friday! Thank you to everyone who donated, participated and supported this summer initiative.
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2nd Annual Youth Palooza today! Our core programs came together for a summer community celebration! Free food and free resources for the young people in West Philly.
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Don’t miss out this Saturday!! 📢 Our 2nd Annual Anti- Violence Youth Palooza Basketball Tournament Extravaganza hosted by our Community Crisis Intervention Team . We have partnered with , Pushing Progress Philly and to bring the community a well curated event with free food, cash prizes, vendors, fun activities and more! Come out and enjoy!
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Reminder! 🔔 We still have some spots available for the Summer Business Bootcamp hosted by our Safe Pathways Program and Young Fathers United Program. Open to youth ages 13-18 at our main building Monday -Thursday until August 2nd. The boot camp includes paid training, free mentorship, free trips, and free lunch. Contact us for details on how to sign your youth up.
This is in partnership with , I am Beautiful Academy, and Boyz 11 Men Academy.
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Surprised our youth in our Don’t Fall Down In The Hood Intervention program with a trip to 🎢 Switched up the temple to bring them a day of fun, laughter and a much needed escape.
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Starting this Saturday, our Community Evening Resource Center is partnering with to bring young people Robotics Building classes until the end of July. Youth will learn how to construct, design,operate machinery using technology, engineering and science. Limited slots! Register now!
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Free produce while supplies last in front of our west Philly building 4508 Lancaster Ave. We do this every Thursday morning until the food is gone.
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This Past Friday, Councilwoman along with former NBA star Rasheed Wallace hosted a basketball clinic and a Townhall about anti-gun violence solutions at Graz high school. Honored to have been asked to a be part of the panel and discussion on solutions for our community. What a wonderful turnout.
Thank you to our Community Crisis Intervention Program Director and his staff for offering more resources to support the families and communities by partnering with other amazing groups around the city
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Join us tomorrow for our COMMUNITY FAMILY SUPER SATURDAY at 1919 Medary Ave, 11am- 5pm. We have partnered with Johnson Youth Services to bring the community a positive day of fun, music, games for kids, basketball tournaments, food, wellness activities and much more!
This event is hosted by our Don’t Fall Down In The Hood Prevention and Girls Programs.
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Stop The Violence Townhall today hosted by at Gratz High School in partnership with Councilwoman@cindybassphilly . A community conversation on how we can work together to stop the violence in our neighborhoods.
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Spreading more awareness about social services, intervention and prevention programs for young people in the city. We house 9 separate programs at 3 different locations and always looking for creative ways of offering support to youth, families and communities.
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Thank you to for selecting as this year’s spotlight organization for Juneteenth at their Annual Conference tomorrow. Our founder, Dr. Leacock will be the guest speaker. 33 years of serving youth and families.
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Sunday, JUNE 23rd, come join us for a night of laughter and celebration at our Father’s Day/Juneteenth Comedy Celebration located at 914 W Girard Ave starting 6pm. Performances by:
Get ready to enjoy hilarious stand-up performances and good vibes all around. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled evening of comedy and joy. Don’t miss out on this special event! Tickets are $25. Link in Bio to purchase.
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Supporting the Finish The Job- Fund Our Schools Campaign. Public schools have been underfunded for a while now and students are suffering. Education is important and our young people need access to better resources.
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Free Food Thursdays! Swing by our west Philly building and pick up some fresh produce. Today, we have cauliflower, grapes, bananas, corn, lettuce, and more. We do this every Thursday at 4508 Lancaster Ave with our Community Crisis team!
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presents a virtual panel discussion Thursday morning at 9:30 am showcasing individuals raising awareness on mental health, social justice and support for underserved communities! https://cgrc-org.zoom.us/j/4273720254
Our founder, Dr. Leacock will be on of the guest speakers. Join and hear from many other great speakers. Zoom link in bio.
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There has been a recent uptick of gun violence in the 18th and 19th district. ‘s Community Crisis Intervention Program (CCIP) in Partnership with and CCIP Program, is giving away FREE water ice and pretzels along with resources for the community on 60th and Market Street. Trying to bring the community together.
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Every Tuesday outside of our west Philly, we give out free clothes to those in need in the community. 4508 Lancaster Ave .
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Our Gaming Program , a partnership with hosted a special etiquette series where youth had the opportunity of learning communication skills, social skills, table manners, posture and confidence. A formal dinner was held for youth to practice what they learned. Thank you to the Director for providing such opportunities!
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Thank you to everyone that came out , sponsored a youth, and supported the Roller Skating Party for all the young girls and boys in our prevention program! Great turnout and much needed fun for the young people.
Don’t Fall Down In The Hood Boys Prevention and Girls Prevention is open to all youth at our Uptown Location 6101 Limekiln Pike. We have summer camp coming soon. Stay tuned for more details…
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Join us tonight! Roller Skating Party at
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Shout out to for inviting us to the private advance screening of Bad Boys 4 which premiers tomorrow!
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Free food every Thursday in front of our west Philly building with our community crisis team. Today we have fresh mangoes, blueberries, asparagus, green peppers, cucumbers, and more! Free produce while supplies last. 4508 Lancaster Ave.
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Join June 17th at Fairmount Park for our End of School Year Summer Celebration hosted by our Safe Pathways Program a partnership with . Enjoy free food, fun activities and free resources.
Thank to our sponsor and partners , , Frontline Dads, and Philly Truce. Contact our Program Director Jackie Bonner to get involved or donate.
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Join us this Saturday for some fun on the wheels at 4pm-7pm. Open to all youth! We still have some slots available. Tickets are $20! Donate or sponsor a youth! Contact our anti- violence prevention coordinator .taylor.1800 for more details 2676982859
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Guest speaking tonight at @98.5uptown 🎙️Tune in between 4pm-8pm.
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Community Resource Center Appreciate Day will be this Friday, May 24th at our main building. Refreshments will be provided and anyone who refers a youth to the program gets a chance to win a gift. Contact our Intake Coordinator for more details.
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Meet Jenniqe! A former youth of our Main College Bound Program. She was in our program from the ages 8-12. Now 19, Jennique is a Performing Arts Dance Major Alumni pursuing a Bachelor’s in Business and Psychology at the nation’s first HBCU, . She’s going great, exercising her many talents and volunteers her talents here at the
Our 33 year Founder’s Fundraiser Gala is tomorrow! Support our mission as we continue providing resources for the youth in our community. Link in Bio 🎟️ or Donate.
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Great news! 🎉 This young man reached to the Community Crisis Intervention programs-CCIP searching for support! We teamed up with and worked as a team to get this young man out! He is no longer on the run from the law, currently enrolled into a diploma program, being helped with job placement and getting therapy through the tag team efforts between both and .
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