Wyman Real Teens. Real Life. Real Results.
ABOUT WYMAN
MISSION & VISION
Wyman’s mission is to enable teens from disadvantaged circumstances to lead successful lives and build strong communities. Our vision is to foster communities where every teen is expected and supported to thrive in life, work and learning so that they may become economically self-sufficient, leaders in their communities and, ultimately, break the cycle of poverty.
WE ARE EXPERTS IN DEVELOPING TEENS
Wyman takes the best teen development theory and makes it real and effective in a way that builds fully prepared teens. Wyman consistently provides a time-tested approach with four key components. Wyman creates interactive peer group experiences; delivers curriculum that is engaging, relevant and challenging; provides community service learning; and makes sure there is strong support from adults as positive role models.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Wyman programming enables our community to foster environments where every teen is supported and expected to thrive in life, work and learning. With our proven success model and generous support from our donors we have the program results backed up by empirical research studies that show how promising young people are taking advantage of this support and thriving. Click here to download our research brief.
WYMAN PROGRAMS
Our innovative programs are powerful and effective. Our staff is highly acclaimed and committed to preparing today's youth. Our approach is comprehensive — drawing together many influences on a young person’s life and engaging them in their development. And, our results are evident by the achievements and bright future of youth in our programs and the communities in which they live. Learn more about Wyman programs:
Wyman's Teen Outreach Program™ (TOP)
Wyman Teen Leadership Program (TLP)
Five Star After School Program
WE ARE 110 YEARS OLD AND COUNTING
Founded in 1898 by a group of prominent St. Louis citizens, Wyman’s original purpose was to provide children living in sweltering tenements with fresh air, good food and healthy outdoor activities. In the year 2000, Wyman narrowed its focus to the particular, and increasingly complex, needs of today's teens by developing and administering long-term, outcome-based programs to help teens find meaning and purpose, develop healthy lifestyles, and then share their success with their communities. Throughout our history, we have served more than 600,000 St. Louis area children and youth through a variety of youth development programming.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Wyman is nationally renowned for getting real results for the young people served, currently reaching out to teens in 28 states. Wyman has earned the recognition of the Brookings Institution, The Harvard Family Research Project, National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and more. Click here to download our research brief.
