YOUTH CONNECTION INC
4777 East Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48234 www.theyouthconnection.org

Total Revenue
$1,529,566
Total Expenses
$1,391,651
Net Assets
$297,016

Organizations Filed Purposes: We are committed to provide high quality programs, advocacy and supporting services. We connect youth, young adults and their families in Metro Detroit to resources and opportunities that enrich their lives with special attention to those who are underserved.

Substance Abuse Program is a dynamic, participant-centered programs. It addresses the prevention & abuse of ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs) in metropolitan Detroit through the delivery of the following services targeting youth & their immediate families: Botvin Lifeskills Training - we provided substance abuse prevention training to 168 students & young adults. We helped slash alcohol consumption rates, cigarette use, and marijuana use amomg program participants. We also worked with DWIHN in Detroit to conduct 103 tobacco vendor education visits to tobacco retailers. We conducted 33 retailers undercover tobacco compliance checks with Detroit Police Dept for sales to underage youth.

I2D2 Fit N Family Club Program is a health and nutrition program that is geared towards children between the ages of 6-12 and their parents or caregivers. We served more than 540 participants. We were tasked with increasing the number of fruits and vegetables families eat and helping them to live more active lives. At the beginning of the program only 14% of participants were getting the recommended number of serving of fruits & vegitables. At the end of the program, the rate increased to 34%. We also increased from 25% to 61% the rate of the families exercising at appropriate amount. We provided Spanish & Arabic materials & translators.

The Workforce Innovation & Opprtunity Act (WIOA) Youth program provided employment & training activities to economically disadvantaged youth ages 14-24. The program emphasize on serving youth within the City of Detroit & integrates summer & year-round services for youth. Youth learned job expectations. We provided youth with life-skills training and opportunities to understand the duties & tasks necessary for success in various careers through career pathways and internship programs.

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Grenae DudleyPresident & CEO40$137,464
Jennifer SulikDirector1.5$0
Rhonda KennedyDirector1$0
Florine MarkDirector0.25$0
Nicole PulidoDirector1$0
Terri T ConerwayDirector1$0
Brittany NewtonDirector1$0
Angela PeavyDirector1$0
Tiffanie Y LewisDirector1$0
Mike CaseyDirector1.5$0
Donna CharlesDirector1$0
Regina Daniels ThomasDirector1$0
Tonie BellDirector1$0
Edward Ewell JrDirector1$0
Andrew ArenaDirector0.25$0
Gloria LarkinsTreasurer1.5$0
John LandisSecretary1.5$0
Nadine CookVice-Chair1.5$0
Rick BergquistChairman1.5$0

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