The "Story Behind the Measure" helps us understand the causes and forces at work that explain the data behind participants in the Appalachian Youth to Youth program.

What's Helping What We Do? These are the positive forces at work in our strategy/program that influence how much we do.

• Youth empowerment is a central focus and participants are able to identify and select topic areas of focus
• Consistent Youth to Youth coordinator leading meetings each week
• Transportation is provided
• Meetings are hosted at their schools
• Registration materials are offered in English and Spanish

What's Hurting What We Do? These are the negative forces at work in our strategy/program that influence how much we do.

• Difficulty securing school-based and general community volunteers at the middle schools
• The program is new to students
• Sustainable funding
• Conflicting clubs and sports