Oklahoma teens help other teens live on their own
A student stocks food inside the new pantry at Youth Services for Oklahoma County Inc.
Josh Pericas, who graduated this year from Edmond Memorial High School, hasn’t figured out what he will major in when he goes to college this fall. He does know that he wants to dedicate his life to serving people.
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• Youth Leadership Exchange is the high-school-age version of Leadership Oklahoma. High school students in grades 10 through 12 from across the metro area apply for admission, and 45 are accepted. During the yearlong program, students take classes designed to teach them how to become community leaders through volunteer service. For more information, call 528-5439 or go to www.lokc.org.
• Supporting Kids in Independent Living is a program offered by Youth Services for Oklahoma County Inc. The program provides high school students living on their own with support they need as they work toward attaining their high school diplomas. The program serves students in Millwood, Oklahoma City, Putnam City and Western Heights school districts. For more information, call 235-7537 or go to www.ysoc.org.
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