Youth Services

Youth programs are provided in the following family developments: Happy Hill Gardens, Piedmont Park, Cleveland Avenue Homes and Stoney Glen. Each of these areas has an after-school homework assistance program that operates Monday through Friday. Each area has a computer lab that enhances the program. All sports programs are an extension of homework assistance programs.

Various sports programs provide an alternative to crime, drugs and other negative behavior for youth and an incentive for youth to stay in school by:

  • Developing desirable traits of character
  • Building physical fitness
  • Promoting frequent positive relationships to increase sociability and togetherness
  • Maintaining group spirit, pride of belonging and fellowship in a structured, positive and well disciplined organization
  • Capitalizing on the unlimited potential and energy of youth to do thins and do them well
  • Strengthening family relationships

Current Programs:

  • Homework Assistance and Computer Training
  • Youth Council
  • Youth Crime Watch
  • The Winston-Salem State University Adolescent Weight Reduction Program
  • The 4-H PEACE Team program (in collaboration with the local Cooperative Extension)
  • Kid Commerce entrepreneurship program
  • Community Service program
  • Youth sports programs include: golf, baseball, the Public Housing Authority State Athletic Conference (PHASAC), and South East Regional Conference (SERC) 2004 basketball and cheerleading programs for teens. HAWS won both the PHASAC and SERC championship during the 2004 basketball season.
  • Various educational field trips, special events and activities.

» The Youth Services programs are available to residents in all of the public housing developments and some programs are extended to Section 8 participants.

top of page