The youth participant shown below said of her work experience at Phoenixville Hospital:

"I think the SYEP program helped me realize that if I have a goal I can reach it."

The young man pictured below worked at the Coatesville Savings Bank this summer, and secured a commitment from them to be hired at the bank for next summer! 

The teenager below, who worked at a produce farm in West Chester, said:

"Thank you for giving me the opportunity not only to make a little money over the summer, but also for allowing me to help people who needed the food we picked.  I learned a lot about what it means to have a real job."

The SYEP supervisor from CYWA of Coatesville said: 

“We have kids helping their families pay bills.  These kids feel like they have something to be proud of when they can hand their parents money.  One girl took her younger brother school shopping so her mom could save money. That’s real success.”

A youth participant who worked at Phoenixville Hospital said:

 “Through the SYEP program this year I learned that I am not the only person in the world with financial issues.  I also learned to be more social and not to be so proud all the time.  I have truly enjoyed this summer working at the hospital and going to the OIC because of all the people and new information.  Thank you to all the people who have helped save my family this summer.”