Shaping Our Tomorrow, Today.

How our city evolves in the future depends on one key ingredient: YOUTH

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Another Milestone SSYO TURNS 5!

Reflecting on the impact on the South Shore community in our four years, thanks to your help! We are grateful to our youth, volunteers and donors.

WE HELP YOUTH NAVIGATE LIFE’S HURDLES

South Shore Youth organization is a non-profit organization providing youth leadership workshops, Academic tutoring, Sports and community service programs in order to empower the youth of today for a better tomorrow.

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SSYO PILLARS
Our programs empower members to engage in their communities and become the leaders of tomorrow. Our pillars lift youth to new heights.
ATHLETICS
Sports have the power to support classroom learning, and we want to grant access to a range of sports for all children aged 5-17. Our athletics programs give them a safe space to get physically active, make connections with their peers and learn valuable skills such as collaboration, discipline and problem-solving.
MENTAL HEALTH
We believe that a healthy mind assures youth success. From Mental Health Programs to our Anxiety 101 workshops, we work to ensure the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of youth and their families. We will always keep the mental health of our members at the core of everything we do.
LEADERSHIP
Our leadership pillar provides youth with opportunities to develop confidence, communication skills, and the ability to inspire others. We encourage members to take initiative, work collaboratively, and become role models in their communities.
COMMUNITY
We foster a sense of belonging by connecting youth with their local communities through service projects and events. Our community pillar helps members form lasting relationships and make a positive impact where they live.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT SSYO
SSYO has allowed me to open doors for my son, Darius. They've helped me teach him how to share with our community. The tutoring program has helped him feel confident and comfortable. Community is about taking care of each other. The earlier youth learn this, the better. Thank you for all the work you do!
-Teressa | Parent
Having people from the community taking that kind of initiative during such difficult times shows compassion, love and commitment. I love that the organization is very action-oriented. Their tutoring program has helped my son stay on track during the pandemic and he loves their approach.
-Nadine | Parent
SSYO has allowed me to open doors for my son, Darius. They've helped me teach him how to share with our community. The tutoring program has helped him feel confident and comfortable. Community is about taking care of each other. The earlier youth learn this, the better. Thank you for all the work you do!
-Teressa | Parent
The SSYO team consistently goes above and beyond. Their programs have helped my daughter improve her confidence and connect with new friends. We are grateful for their positive impact in our lives!
-Alex | Parent
My son looks forward to SSYO activities every week. The staff genuinely care about the kids and make everyone feel welcome. Thank you for being such a great resource for our family.
-Jordan | Parent
SSYO's focus on community and mental health has made a huge difference for my family. The workshops and events are well-organized and fun. We appreciate everything they do!
-Morgan | Parent

NEWS & EVENTS

Empowering Young Women
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Sep 08, 2025

EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN

The South Shore Youth Organization hosted an event where young femalebasketball players met with a role model, Tenicha Gittens, Head Coach forthe Concordia Stingers women’s...

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