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Avondale Youth Assistance gives annual update; Troy council praises volunteer work
Summary
Avondale Youth Assistance presented its annual report to Troy City Council, describing outreach programs that recognized 33 students last year, helped 25 students prepare for school, and logged hundreds of volunteer hours; council thanked the nonprofit and noted opportunities for resident support.
Chairperson Michael Kossiak presented Avondale Youth Assistance’s annual update at the Dec. 1 Troy City Council meeting, outlining the organization’s community‑based mission to support students at risk and describing the group’s programs and volunteer work.
Kossiak described several programs: a student recognition event, a back‑to‑school campaign that provided backpacks and supplies to 25 students, Shop with a Hero partnerships that helped 12 children, a Circle of Friends safe space at the high school, the Screenagers program in the schools, and a new parenting class using the Love and Logic curriculum. He said the local board contributed more than 300 volunteer hours and highlighted partnerships with county caseworkers and local police.
Council members thanked the group for its work and encouraged residents to support local nonprofits during Giving Tuesday and the holiday season. The mayor and council praised the organization’s engagement with students and noted city support and collaboration.
The presentation was informational; no council action was required. Council members asked staff and the nonprofit to continue coordination on volunteer opportunities and outreach.
