Youth Organization YDO engages over 300 students (Grades 3 & up) in Lawrence, the poorest city in Massachusetts.
Youth Development Organization (YDO) is growing a vibrant community of self-motivated learners and leaders by offering high-quality educational activities, developing supportive long-term relationships, and providing personalized opportunities for success. Our kids come from households that are 74% low-to-moderate income; 96% Hispanic, Black or other minority; 37% single parent; and 52% female-led
05/28/2026
Through Postsecondary Pathways, 83+ seniors planned for life beyond high school. At our annual Honor Ceremony, we celebrated all they’ve accomplished as they officially joined the YDO Alumni Network 🎓💛
We are excited for these seniors to wear their ydo honor cords at graduation with pride and we wish them luck on their next chapter!
05/25/2026
Our students wrapped up a year of hard work and dedication for the Annual Spring Strings Concert at Phillips Academy. It was a celebration of hard work and courage to take the stage. They performed solos and joined their instructors in the orchestra 🎻🎹
05/22/2026
A round of applause for our piano students! Our 11th annual spring piano recital was amazing. We’re so proud of each student for sharing their talent with us 🎹✨
05/19/2026
20 years & the memories still mean everything to us 💛
The ydo community is an essential part of celebrating the legacy & stories that make ydo feel like family. Do you have a story to share? Send us a message 📫
05/14/2026
A thank you to Liberty Mutual for spending the day with us and lending a helping hand 💙
05/13/2026
Hands in clay and creativity in motion, our students are learning ceramics while creating meaningful pieces for themselves and their loved ones 🤎 swipe to see some 👀
05/12/2026
Our newest High School Prep students attended a 7th grade school fair, exploring some schools they might soon be applying to 🎓
05/10/2026
This Mother’s Day, ydo would like to celebrate it’s employees & volunteers who are mothers. These moms dedicate so much of their time to the YDO family, and we are forever grateful for their dedication, strength, and love both in our community and at home 💛
05/08/2026
Our BoatHers are down to some final details on their boat. This week was spent trimming the frames, rails and transom and attaching the cut water to the stem. The paint colors and name have been chosen. Up next, our exciting launch into the water! 🚣♀️
05/06/2026
We hosted this year’s competition at YDO 🤖 it was a day filled with food, family, robots, and so much excitement.
Our two teams shined, earning 2nd place in the seeding rounds and taking home the Judge’s Choice: Best Engineering Award 🎉
| Monday | 6am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 6am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm - 8pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 8pm |
| Friday | 6am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 2pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 2pm |