Partners for Youth (PFY) is a year-round mentoring and summer job program for middle and high school students (ages 14- 19 years) based in Southwest Central Durham. PFY is a uniquely comprehensive model which matches each participant with a team of four mentors. PFY strives to create long-term relationships and high-quality enrichment activities that affect every aspect of our students' lives. Our goal is to support and motivate each student as they develop their aspirations for the future and the skills they will need to become successful, contributing members of our community. Check out our Trailer!
Partners For Youth
What is Partners for Youth?
Students join PFY when they are 14-16 years old and are encouraged to re-enroll each year until they complete their first year of college or turn 19 years old, so each class is made up of students who have been in the program for varying amounts of time...Read More
How can I get involved?
PFY accepts applications from teens (14-16 yrs. old, 14 by Jan 1st the year they apply) who live in Southwest Central Durham (the West End, Lyon Park, Burch Avenue, Morehead Hills, Tuscaloosa/Lakewood and Lakewood Park), as well as any student who attend Githens Middle School or Jordan High School...Read More
Support Partners for Youth
We at PFY are constantly working to diversify our funding base. As a community-based program, we are especially interested in engaging the support of individuals. We are a focused program that works in a specific area...Read More
