Young Ambassadors
About Us!
Young Ambassadors (YA) is a group of young professionals (ages ~18-40) supporting ESCAPE’s efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect before a child is hurt by raising awareness of this global crisis and the availability of ESCAPE's services for at-risk families.
YA’s long-term goal is to “support the mission of ESCAPE while serving as community ambassadors in the prevention of child abuse.”
Young Ambassadors have four primary responsibilities:
- Raise awareness of Greater Houston’s child abuse problem,
- Raise awareness of ESCAPE and our programs,
- Raise funds for ESCAPE through online donations, and
- Cheer runners in the 2011 Chevron Houston Marathon
ESCAPE Family Resource Center has been an official charity of the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Chevron Houston Marathons through the “Run for a Reason” Program. This year, the marathon raised more than $1 million for local and national charities. Next year, we would like to increase the support generated from this event, which will allow more families to participate in ESCAPE’s life-changing classes!
By serving as a Young Ambassador, you will learn how to:
1. Communicate ESCAPE’s message,
2. Raise money for ESCAPE in a unique and fun way, and
3. Make a positive difference in the lives of Greater Houston’s children and families.
Join Us!
It's very easy to beome a member of Young Ambassadors (YA) and begin serving as an advocate for Greater Houston's children and families.
1. Become an official ESCAPE volunteer.
Learn With Us!
Attendees at YA events have the unique opportunity to learn many of the family strengthening skills taught to adults and children participating in ESCAPE's child abuse prevention programs and parenting classes. The following materials were distributed at recent YA events. We invite you to attend our events, enhance your life skills, and become a Young Ambassador today.
- Stress Management - March 16, 2009
- Understanding Behavior - June 19, 2009
- Listening with the Heart - October 16, 2009