Western Youth Network

Our mission is to transform our High Country community by nurturing and empowering our children so that they live healthy, engaged, and fulfilled lives.

[Dr. Nadine Burke Harris @DrBurkeHarris]

Children will pay long-term stress-related costs of Covid-19 unless we follow the science https://t.co/MxgVlXzZzM via @statnews

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

ACEs has been a national epidemic for decades. Long before COVID-19 crept into the headlines. This might be a challenging time for some families to be together at home, as the stresses of daily life have compounded. #ACEs #AdverseChildhoodExperiences

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

Despite physical distance, we are still here for you. Reach out. Message us, email, call. #westernyouthnetwork #covid19 https://t.co/oekVyi7WUK

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

The clock is ticking! Get your WYNter Wonderland Cookie fix by Saturday before they’re gone. Head on over to App Cookie Co, or place your order online. Don’t miss out. Eat a cookie for a cause. #wynsworld… https://t.co/FMJZnA6m6c

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

Shout out to staples for the very generous of school supplies to WYN! It’s the little things that bring the most joy. We are so grateful for our community partnerships! #wynsworld https://t.co/FndHVtcpNI

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

January is National Mentoring Month. As we move forward in 2020, let's reflect back on who has made an impact on our lives. Who has made an impact on you? Who is your mentor? #mentoringmatters #NationalMentoringMonth #WYNsWorld #WYN

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

Do you wanna support kids in the high country, but don’t know how? Mark your calendars for Feb 10th ALL DAY to eat at @comebackshack and say you are there for the fundraiser! Proceeds will benefit Western Youth… https://t.co/lplrPoggny

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

We asked our kids to draw what the dream of being when they grow up.
Thank you for helping our kids follow their dreams!

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

Use your voice, be a mentor!

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[MENTOR @MENTORnational]

Young people are not only the future – they are the present. This July, @MENTORnational is celebrating the power of young peoples' voices through storytelling. Watch our kick-off video & share your mentoring story at https://t.co/Mt2wfXhabW or on social media using #HearOurVoices

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

It takes a community to raise a community. Thank you, Highlands Union Bank, for working so hard to help WYN! https://t.co/hmSLelzQXT

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

Loving Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry’s in downtown Boone! Benefits WYN!

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

Tomorrow is the day that we’ve all been waiting for . . . FREE CONE DAY!!!@benandjerrysboonenc
Come see our special scooper @aingeboone and make a donation to WYN!
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#wynsworld #wynsway #benandjerrysforthewyn @ Ben & Jerry’s — at Ben & Jerry’s https://t.co/GTVOuSbDA6

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

Things are in bloom at WYN! Thank a volunteer today!
Happy Volunteer Month! One single volunteer hour is worth $25.
#nationalvolunteermonth #beamentor #schoolbasedmentoring #wynsway #wynsworld

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

These two really know how to have fun together: bowling 🎳, slime making, and Dan’l Boone eating. You could have this much fun too! Become a mentor today!
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#beamentor #wynsworld #wynsway

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

So many great friends old and new! What a great night at Mellow Mushroom for our Business After Hours event. Special thanks to App State Athletics, Cheap Joe's Art Stuff and Boone Area Chamber of Commerce for your support!

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

Thank you to all who came out to our Chamber After Hours at the incredibly delicious Mellow Mushroom. A tremendous thank you to Chase Luddeke and his team for co-hosting - your new catering menu is amazing! https://t.co/iyiFfkvI31

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

A great way to teach children about healthy lifestyles and a fundraiser for WYN! Join the fun as a participant, sponsor, or event volunteer! #swimbikerun #kidstri #wynsway https://t.co/Rc6aO5CWg4

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

One week ago today, App State students set a record and made an incredible statement. Over 300 students came out to the 16th annual Dance Marathon to dance for kids in this community and they raised more than... https://t.co/ONRAtLVgoi

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

National Mentoring month may be over but you can still become a mentor.
Check out our 4 local celebrities and why they believe... https://t.co/6OtQZIrl0d

[Western Youth Network @WYNINC]

WYN really felt the love this weekend at Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce’s Winterfest! A tremendous thank you to Blowing Rock Ale House for that delicious bison burger-inspired chili at the Charity Chili Cookoff and to our amazing Polar Plunge jumpers! #men4wyn #wynsway