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Building A Community Of
Thriving Teens
What is "Fifth Quarter"?
A post-game event where teens can enjoy free food, games, and social time at the YMCA in a safe, welcoming environment. Faith organizations can play a key role in engaging youth and fostering positive connections. This initiative aims to provide wholesome activities and reduce underage drinking while also introducing youth to local faith
Purpose: Both opportunities for prosocial activity and connection to a faith practice are shown to be protective factors for youth. Both areas have been on decline in the greater West Chester area.
Proposed Event Details
📍 Location: Airport Road YMCA, 605 Airport Rd, West Chester, PA
📅 Date: TBD (ideally after a home football game at East HS)
⏰ Time: 2 hours after the game (approx. 9:00–11:00 PM)
THRIVE Youth Values
Participating teens seek to build a community where all youth THRIVE. They look to shape a world where no teens use drugs, all teens make a difference and feel connected to their community. THRIVE teens have established three core values on which they focus their work.
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Understanding real addiction risks for teens
Giving back to our community
Finding absurdly fun ways to live
substance-free.
What Parents Say
"It is amazing to watch each new group of THRIVE teens find new ways to use their voices to positively impact their peers."
Past Projects
See the amazing work done by West Chester teens with a passion for building a community of thriving teens.