Youth Determined to Succeed's mission is to inspire and equip youth to develop
healthy, responsible lifestyles and become successful community
leaders.
We fulfill our mission by assisting youth in
developing strong emotional foundations and strength of character that embody
these core values:
Pursuit of excellence
Self determination
Disciplne
Servant leadership
Personal empowerment
Community Building
YDS YOUTH HEALTH
& WELLNESS AND OBESITY MANGEMENT INITIATIVE
YDS’s initiative was
inspired, because of and to address the national youth health and obesity
epidemic in areas populated by underprivileged youth and other youth at risk.
According
to the Center for Disease Control and other health organizations many
children are suffering from obesity-related conditions – asthma, diabetes,
mental health, and other health issues – that
seriously impact their ability to learn
and to succeed in school. They have
determined that the roots of obesity are multi-faceted and often relate to many
aspects of a youth’s life: lack of
opportunities or safe places for activity and higher cost of healthy foods.
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
PROGRAMS:
1. KIDS 4 HEALTH A year-round youth health and wellness program launched Jan. 2010.
2. YOUTH LEADERS OF CHANGE YDS encourages our youth to to be strong community stewards through leadership and volunteer activities.
3.TRACK MINNESOTA ELITE Our youth track & field athletic program combines competitive athletics with the development of healthy and fit bodies, strong characters and Nutrition.
