ThisWeekInSWAG

This Week In S.W.A.G.- Welcome

Welcome To Our Parent Community

What is S.W.A.G.?

S.W.A.G. is a life skills and prevention program aimed at helping young people make positive life choices.  S.W.A.G. stands for Students With Awareness and Goals.  In S.W.A.G. students are equipped for success in a variety of areas including:

  • Self Esteem
  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Goal Setting
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Relationships
  • Risk Avoidance and More…

S.W.A.G. emphasizes three key principals:

  • Knowing One’s Self
  • Relating to Others
  • Planning One’s Future

We encourage Parents and caregivers to actively participate in helping us support youth who choose to make positive life choices.  We provide updates and training for Parents to ensure that you are equipped to work with the Yunion in Loving Youth and Uniting Families.  Our Parental Advisory Training is a great place to learn about the latest trends and happenings in popular culture that affect our youth. We strongly encourage you to attend.

Incentives and participant-led special events such as prom campaigns and PSAs augment intensive programming as a way to ensure youth ownership and cultural relevance.  Programs like S.W.A.G. are vital to our youth fulfilling their potential.  With it, we can help change attitudes and values that ultimately lead to thriving communities where making the right decision is embraced.

S.W.A.G Person of the Week

Every week in S.W.A.G. we shout out students and Life Guides that make S.W.A.G. a memorable experience. This week, we’d like to shout out Mrs. Lydia!  Lydia has served as a Life Guide, Camp Director and now serves as our Program Coordinator.  Lydia has been with the Yunion for over 7 years and possesses a great ability to connect with young people.  Mrs. Lydia is tasked with making things happen behind the scenes, ensuring that S.W.A.G. runs smoothly.  Thank you, Mrs. Lydia, your service is greatly appreciated!

In The Classroom

 

The Lawn Academy – Community Service Learning

June 1, 2023

We’re excited to announce that our Keys 2 Life ambassadors were able to team-up with the The Lawn Academy to bring some beauty to Osborn High School! #Keys2Life #LawnAcademy #OsbornHighSchool #BeautificationProject #CommunityServiceLearning #TheYunion

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Keys 2 Life Performing Arts Summer Camp

May 27, 2023

Parents, IT’S BACK! Our Keys 2 Life Performing Arts Summer Camp! This amazing 5-week summer camp starts Monday June 26th: Campers can learn: ✅Acting/Theater ✅Song Writing ✅Beat Making/Music Production ✅Dance Participants will also engage in: ✅Weekly Field Trips Campers will meet Monday-Friday for 5 weeks…

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Mental Health Awareness

May 26, 2023

Mental Health Awareness https://fb.watch/kMrHEl6gzi/  

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Happy Birthday Darell Campbell – Keys 2 Life Performing Arts Summer Camp Director

May 26, 2023

Today we want to take the time to wish our Keys 2 Life Performing Arts Summer Camp Director Darell Campbell @red_e_red Happy Birthday!🎊🎉🎈🎁 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Red is a platinum, Stellar-Award winning producer, musician, and teacher with a heart for empowering people to find hidden talent and…

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Talk To Em’ Tuesday – Talking Prompt

May 24, 2023

Parents 👋, Today is “Talk To Em’ Tuesday”Today’s talking prompt is asking your teen from their view point how you can improve as a parent. Ask them what you can improve on. Make sure to listen with your ear, your heart, discuss and make sure…

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Friday Fantastic – Performing Arts

May 20, 2023

Not a #fridayfunny but a Friday Fantastic! If you a parent of an 11-13 year old in the Metro Detroit area interested in the performing arts (acting, dancing, beat-making)? We have the perfect summer camp for you! Registration is now open!⁣ 🙌⁣ ⁣⁣ This amazing…

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Performing Arts

May 19, 2023

Are you a parent of an 11-13 year old in the Metro Detroit area interested in the performing arts (acting, dancing, beat-making)? If so, pay attention! Summer is just around the corner and Mr. Ron, your favorite program director, has something special for you. https://www.facebook.com/reel/971904303811198

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Wellness Wednesday – Trauma Informed Parenting

May 18, 2023

Trauma Informed Parenting

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Forum National Conference – Stronger Systems And Stronger Youth

May 16, 2023

🎉👋 Our amazing Executive Director, Nicole Wilson, rocked the stage as a panelist at the Forum National Conference! 🌟💪 The theme was “Stronger Systems, Stronger Youth.” She shared insights on leadership and self-care, acknowledging the weight we carry as leaders. 🤔💼 We commend those stepping…

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Friday Parent Check-In

May 6, 2023

Friday Parent Check-In

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The Three C’s Of Communication

May 6, 2023

Parents 👋, we know our children hear what they want to hear at times but is it possible we aren’t clear with our communication? 👀 Let’s talk about the three C’s of communication. So what are the three C’s of communication? 🤔 📝 CONTENT: What…

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Words From Our CEO Jason Wilson

May 5, 2023

Words from our CEO Jason Wilson “It’s truly fulfilling when I help young men navigate through their emotions and it leads to an epiphany that changes the trajectory of their futures!” Once again thank you @superintendent.hasan and @eo.schooldistrict_ for investing in your young men’s social…

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Friday Parent Check-In

April 28, 2023

Safe space for parents to express how they feel and learn more about the Yunion.

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Wellness Wednesday

April 27, 2023

Depression, Anxiety, and other Mental Health Struggles

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Freep Film Festival – The Cave Of Adullam

April 25, 2023

Parents and community members, if you want to be inspired and are looking for something to do this weekend look no further… Join us at the Detroit Free Press FREEP Festival on Saturday, April 29th at 4:00p.m. for the screening of the award-winning Tribeca Film…

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The Cave of Adullam Transformational Training Academy

April 23, 2023

Our young men from The Cave of Adullam Transformational Training Academy had an awesome time in St. Louis! Thank you again to @AndyFrisella, @MrFrisella and the entire @1stphorm family for making this trip happen! Our boys were excited to train in your awe-inspiring headquarters, learn…

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