A Graduate Looks Back After Ten Years: Robert Parker With no cares and no motivation, 18-year-old Robert Parker was a high school dropout. His daily routine consisted of waking up at... Read more
A Mentor’s Story: Danny Castillo Danny Castillo has been telling kids about the great work of the Grizzly Youth Academy for years and decided to volunteer as... Read more
A Mother’s Story: Sandra Salinas Larry Rodriguez’ life before joining the Seaborne ChalleNGe Program had become a downward spiral, resulting in failure and constant worry for his... Read more
A Graduate’s Story: Derick Escobar Deserted by his mother, 17-year-old Derick Escobar grew up in Highland, CA with his father and younger brother and sister. With only... Read more
“I am where I am today because of Youth ChalleNGe” On Wednesday, May 18, 2011, one of Charles Wilson’s dreams became a reality. Cadet First Class Wilson walked across the stage at the... Read more
“I realized the starting point of all achievement is desire.” The price of success is hard work, dedication, determination, and that whether we win or lose we have applied the best of... Read more
“I want others to know what ChalleNGe can do for them.” I attended the Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy at the age of 16, and graduated with Class 23. The Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy... Read more
ChalleNGe: In the Wake of Tragedy, A Way Forward by Jessica Washington The magnitude of outrage and concern we’ve witnessed in Baltimore over recent weeks reflects tension felt on a much larger... Read more