Youth Outreach and Development
Summary
Recker's Outreach is seeking to expand its programs for at-risk youth, offering life skills, mentorship, and community service opportunities. The goal is to reduce truancy, foster civic pride, and provide positive guidance to young people.
At a glance
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- 6
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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Concerns about potential closure of YMCA services due to lack of funding, versus significant investment in the Deck Plaza.
Seniors and individuals who rely on the YMCA's therapeutic pool for health and wellness.
Seniors and individuals who rely on the YMCA's warm pool for therapy, if services are reduced or eliminated.
Mentions & discussions (13)
Juveniles found with loaded gun, alcohol in Horizon City
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — During a traffic stop involving juveniles, officers with the Horizon City Police Department discovered a loaded handgun, as well as both open and unopened alcoholic beverages. Just after 1 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, officers o...
El Paso Municipal Court to host back-to-school safety event for families
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Families preparing for the new school year will have access to free health and safety services at an upcoming Back-to-School Public Safety Event hosted by the El Paso Municipal Court. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to n...
El Paso Municipal Court to host back-to-school safety event for families
El Paso Municipal Court to host back-to-school safety event for families KTSM 9 News
El Paso Police seek missing teen boy with medical issue
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso Police Department's Crimes Against Persons Unit is asking for your help in finding a missing 13-year-old boy. Jacob Garcia, 13, was last seen at about 1 a.m. on Thursday, July 9. He has a medical condition that re...
Immunize El Paso extends hours for back-to-school vaccinations
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — As students and families get ready for the upcoming school year, Immunize El Paso expands its hours in order to meet back-to-school vaccine demands. Immunize El Paso provides vaccines for children and adults and participates i...
El Paso County lost nearly 12,000 school-age children since 2020, census estimates show
New Census Bureau estimates show El Paso County lost nearly 12,000 school-age children since 2020, driven by declining birth rates and more families moving away than arriving. The post El Paso County lost nearly 12,000 school-age children since 2020,...
El Paso City Council explores nonprofit takeover of YMCA Bowling branch
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso City Council told City administration to create a proposal considering a Northeast El Paso-based nonprofit to run the YMCA Bowling Branch property on Monday, April 27. According to a news release by the City,...
El Paso City Council explores nonprofit takeover of YMCA Bowling branch
El Paso City Council explores nonprofit takeover of YMCA Bowling branch AOL.com
El Paso city rep. offers pool solution for future YMCA closure
El Paso city rep. offers pool solution for future YMCA closure AOL.com
City Council - Apr 14, 2026
A resident highlighted the critical need for support for the YMCA, particularly its therapeutic warm pool for seniors, contrasting this with the city's investment in the Downtown Deck Plaza.
City of El Paso to regain control of Bowling YMCA Branch
City of El Paso to regain control of Bowling YMCA Branch Yahoo
Strategic Planning Session - Feb 23, 2026
The city wants to help young people aged 16-24 who are not working or in school get back on track. This includes finding them jobs, educational opportunities, and support to prevent them from falling into crime or long-term unemployment.
City Council (Work) - Feb 16, 2026
Recker's Outreach is seeking to expand its programs for at-risk youth, offering life skills, mentorship, and community service opportunities. The goal is to reduce truancy, foster civic pride, and provide positive guidance to young people.
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