St. Luke's YAK! is a healthy youth initiative that strives to build the Developmental Assets of youth in our community.

We build Developmental Assets through community service opportunities, afterschool activities, and a variety of programs to connect youth with other youth, adults, and organizations in the Wood River Valley and beyond.

FOR STUDENTS: TO check on your 2011-12 volunteer hours, click HERE.

What are Developmental Assets for Youth?

• Developmental Assets are 40 "building blocks," or specific, positive experiences and qualities that help youth make wise decisions, choose constructive paths, and grow up competent, caring, and healthy.
• When present, Assets protect young people from risk-taking behaviors and nurture positive behaviors.
• Asset Building is a philosophy which frames a vision of individuals and community valuing next-generation youth.
• In an Asset Building community, all residents see themselves as guardians of the community's youth.
• Anyone can be an Asset Builder and contribute to Developmental Assets in youth.
• The number of Developmental Assets experienced by a young person is strongly correlated with their academic performance, social well-being, and health.

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