Our programs support students at MMS, SOMS, CHS and throughout the SOMA community.
Our Mission: YouthNet builds a community where young people in MAPSO develop a sense of belonging, find inspiration, fulfill their potential and achieve success.
Donate to YouthNet online! Your financial support allows us to work toward our program goals and objectives every day!
We appreciate your support. YouthNet is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a thank you letter confirming your donation for your records.
Donate ANY AMOUNT using the PayPal button above - you can pay with a credit card even if you do not have a PayPal account.
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If you prefer to send a check, please mail it to:
YouthNet
P.O. Box 15
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Thank you for your support.
YouthNet helps the students of South Orange and Maplewood grow and prosper by identifying their needs and developing and incubating programming that engages them creatively, intellectually and socially, after school. In addition, we obtain and distribute funds to local youth organizations, and facilitate training for service providers, fostering more efficient shared practices and resource allocation. By encouraging this kind of multi-leveled communication, participation and collaboration, YouthNet provides the kind of support students need to become strong citizens and makes our community stronger in return.
Executive Director
Diane Malloy
Board members
Kevin Mason, Co-Chair
Camilla Finch-Teitelman, Co-Chair
Nkosi Anderson
Jean Farrell
Erika Malgieri
Chavonne McCray
Sheri McKinstrie
Miriam Sumner
Library Representatives
Keisha Miller, South Orange
Ayoola White, Maplewood
Township Representatives,
Bill Haskins, South Orange
Jamaine Cripe, Maplewood
Recreation Department
OPEN
Former Chairs
Doug Newman
Dirk Olin
Fred Profeta
Middle Schools
YouthNet offers after-school programs at both Maplewood and South Orange Middle Schools including Middle School Clubs and the Extended Enrichment Program
Columbia High School
YouthNet offers a variety of programs and events throughout the school year for high school students including Chat and Snack, Mentoring/Summer Internships, Coffeehouse/Garage Band
In 2009, YouthNet surveyed South Orange and Maplewood teens to better understand their attitudes and interests towards after-school activities and social concerns. Over 1000 middle school and 1200 high school students responded to the survey.
You can download a complete version of the survey results here.