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YDO Social
At the Made Possible Gala, we celebrated 20 years of learning and leadership in Lawrence. We want to thank our generous sponsors, donors, partners, and supporters for helping us kick off our next two decades with a bang! Special thanks goes to Gala lead sponsor, Haffner’s. Their generous investments in our programs and students make so much possible for our community. Thank you, Haffners and the It Kicks Foundation!
Oct 23
Still glowing from an unforgettable night at the Made Possible Gala! ✨Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate 20 years of ydo! Here’s to two decades of memories, impact, and growth and to all the amazing things still to come! 🎉
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Oct 15
Tomorrow will mark ydo’s 20th anniversary at the Made Possible Gala! Thank you to our sponsors for investing in our celebration of ydo’s past, present, & future!
Oct 7
Fall term is officially underway! 🍂
Our students are diving into classes like strings, 3D design, meditation & journaling, biology, tools & building, and so much more. We’re excited for the next 8 weeks of learning and growing together!
Sep 29
YDO Voices
“YDO really strives to give children opportunities to be productive and have fun while they work.”
Phillips Academy Volunteer
“I’ve never experienced something like this before. It’s a big opportunity for everybody.”
Emy
Grade 5“When I share the story of how I came to be the person I am, YDO is on the top of that list!”
Nelly, YDO Kid
now Director of Recruiting“My daughter really loves going to YDO and has learned and grown so much since she joined.”
Karla’s mom
“From the YDO Kids, I learned that everyone contributes something special to a group dynamic.”
YDO Fine Arts Fellow
“It was so thrilling to see our dollars at work. Keep up the great work!”
Member of Grants Committee
Latest News
July 16, 2026 Designated “YDO Day” in Lawrence
07.12.26
In recognition of YDO’s 20th anniversary, the Lawrence City Council has designated July 16, 2026 as YDO Day, with a proclamation to “recognize and honor their 20 years of dedicated service to the…
YDO Alumnus Wins Prestigious Federal Fellowship
05.20.26
In a first for YDO, we are thrilled to share that Victor Rivera, Jr. been awarded the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. A YDO Kid since 4th Grade, Victor is a junior in the Honors Program at Marist College…