Wyman Center

06/24/2026

For 128 years, Wyman has helped teens thrive by learning what works and improving along the way!

Wyman teens report having positive, supportive relationships with their Wyman facilitators. 92% report that their Wyman facilitators care about and support them and 85% report feeling a sense of belonging during their Wyman experience.

"Young people know how much relationship building is a life skill and how important it is to be able to connect with others. They recognize they’re craving this type of real-life interaction with their peers." – Keri Swisher, TCP Partner Support Manager 💙

Read our full 2024-2025 outcomes here: https://hubs.ly/Q04lCVQV0

06/23/2026

12 Months. 12 Ways to Connect with Purpose.

June's Wyman Connection Game prompt is here and there's still time to complete it before the month ends. 🧡

This month, teach someone a skill you know, or ask someone to teach you something new! Or do both! 🎨🎣🎶

Wyman teens thrive through opportunities to learn, lead, and share knowledge. Exposure to new skills, educational paths, and career opportunities is a critical piece of all our programs.

Have you been wanting to learn how to crochet? Or sharpen your wood-working skills? Or maybe you know someone who has expressed interest in a skill you’ve mastered. Reach out to someone today to learn that new skill or share your knowledge. Share in the comments, on our website, or post your own story and tag us using .

Let’s make 2026 a year of connecting with purpose. https://hubs.ly/Q04jNT5n0

P.S. Complete the prompts throughout the year and share your favorite moments with us for a chance to be featured in Wyman’s Good News and on our social media.

06/22/2026

Teen Spotlight: Jailyn! 🌟

Jailyn, a 2024 Granite City High School graduate, is now thriving at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She’s been part of the Wyman community since middle school at Lift for Life Academy, where she joined Wyman Leaders. Supportive mentors, lasting friendships, and impactful experiences at Wyman have helped her grow and shape her future.

We recently caught up with her to hear more about her Wyman journey, how college is going, and what her plans are for the future. See what Jailyn is up to here: 2025 Annual Report | Wyman Center (https://hubs.ly/Q04lC0pb0)

06/19/2026

Celebrate Juneteenth!

At Wyman, we honor all voices and experiences that make our communities stronger. This Juneteenth, join us as we

⭐ Visit (https://hubs.ly/Q04lgGL_0) to learn more about Juneteenth.

⭐ Explore your area for events to celebrate. If you live in the St. Louis area, consider visiting St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Soul of a People: A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Music - St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (https://hubs.ly/Q04lhDSv0) or attend the The Griot Museum of Black History Juneteenth Festival!

06/18/2026

Wyman's Teen Outreach Program (TOP) features a unique combination of engaging curriculum-guided weekly meetings, Community Service Learning (CSL), and supportive relationships with adults. TOP is delivered weekly over 9 months within a group setting, called “Clubs,” and is facilitated by highly trained adults.

We recently completed a research study to understand how TOP is impacting teens.

We discovered what matters most...
➕Strong relationships with facilitators
❤️Safe and supportive program environments
🎤Supporting teen engagement

Read the full research blog here: https://hubs.ly/Q04lttby0

06/17/2026

In the 2024-2025 program year, 1,186 teens participated in Wyman's three direct service programs. 🎉

Through 70+ local and national partnerships, our programs reached more than 2,500 teens in the St. Louis area and more than 25,000 nationally.

We're proud that 85% of Wyman teens reported a sense of belonging during their Wyman experience. 😊

Our 2025 Annual Report shares the stories, milestones, and impact behind this work. Click here to read the full report:(https://hubs.ly/Q04ltkV-0)

06/16/2026

Meet Darlisa – one of our incredible staff members, and a proud Wyman alum. 😊

Darlisa’s Wyman story began back in 2011, when a school advisor saw something special in her and encouraged her to join the Wyman Leaders program. She graduated in 2016, but her connection to Wyman didn’t end there. She chose to come back as a camp counselor, pouring into younger teens the same care and encouragement she once received.

Today, she serves as the School Programming Coordinator for the Wyman Leaders team — walking alongside juniors as they explore what comes next after graduation, whether that’s college, trade school, or another path that feels right for them.

We're so proud of Darlisa and so grateful to have her on our team! 💙

Curious about what else Wyman Leaders do? Check out their program page here: Wyman Leaders | Wyman Center (https://hubs.ly/Q04lsXD-0)

06/11/2026

"Social connection is not just an important part of our lives. It's the heartbeat of our existence."-Wired for Connection, PBS

In this recent video segment by PBS the incredible impact of positive relationships and how they can improve our mental and physical health is showcased.

Healthy connections and relationships lie at the heart of our health and happiness – they are also at the heart of the work we do at Wyman. 😊

Read our Connections Blog Series to learn how we are prioritizing social connections and youth mental health in all of our work. Connections Blog Series - Wyman Center (https://hubs.ly/Q04kBqyN0)

Check out the segment here: Wired For Connection | PBS (https://hubs.ly/Q04kBkMz0)

06/10/2026

Big impact starts with showing up for teens—every single day.

In 2025, Wyman stayed focused on what matters most: increasing impact for teens.

Along the way, we:

- Expanded the Teen Connection Project (TCP)
- Redesigned Wyman Leaders
- Supported Teen Outreach Program (TOP) partners through federal funding changes
- Reached more than 25,000 teens nationwide through 70+ partnerships

And at the heart of it all, we directly served more than 1,100 teens.

We did it all, and will continue to do so, moving ever onward with hope. 🧡

Our 2025 Annual Report shares the stories, milestones, and impact behind this work: (https://hubs.ly/Q04kzg1g0)

06/09/2026