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A History of Service

The Shaker Heights Youth Center has distinguished itself as a leader in the field of community social service by fostering the emotional, behavioral, and developmental well being of a diverse spectrum of youth in the Shaker community. The Youth Center offers programs serving school-aged youth and their families with services that include academic support, behavioral intervention, leadership development, mentoring, student assistance, and other prevention services.

Our Programs

The Shaker Heights Youth Center provides an array of programs and services that support the social, emotional, and developmental needs of children and adolescents in the Shaker Heights community. Programs include school day, after school, and summer programs.

Our Impact

The Shaker Heights Youth Center serves over 300 young people a year with vital prevention programming that supports their social and emotional well-being and promotes resilience. The Youth Center is a leader in youth prevention work and a vital resource to youth and families in Shaker Heights.

Your generosity makes a difference.

For the past 50 years, the gifts we receive from donors have provided programming, teaching and counseling, and new beginnings. We continue this legacy today as we advance our mission by fostering a sense of belonging, catalyzing action, and providing leadership within the community.