Mount Pocono Borough is proud to announce it has been selected to receive funding through the 2024 Out-of-School Time (OST) Youth Mentoring Program grant, a national initiative supported by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), a division of the U.S. Department of Justice.
This competitive grant award will support the development and implementation of a structured youth mentoring program in Mount Pocono, aimed at providing safe, enriching opportunities for local youth outside of school hours. Over the next two and a half years, the Borough will work closely with NRPA to build strong mentorship connections, offer academic and career readiness support, and create programs that foster personal growth and community engagement.
We are thrilled to bring this impactful program to Mount Pocono and look forward to the positive changes it will bring to our youth and families.
Stay tuned for more updates as the program begins!