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Recognizing Excellence

The New Jersey State Youth of the Year Program celebrates and recognizes the extraordinary achievements of New Jersey young leaders. Youth of the Year finalists embody the values of leadership, service, academic excellence and healthy lifestyles; they exemplify the critical and life-saving impact Boys & Girls Clubs make in transforming and saving kids’ lives. Every year, local Boys & Girls Clubs select an exceptional young person, ranging in age from 14 - 18, to represent his/her Club in an exciting journey. With hard work, dedication and support from Club staff, nominees progress towards their goal of being selected as the New Jersey State Youth of the Year or New Jersey State Military Youth of the Year. Throughout the process, candidates engage in trainings that help develop their leadership skills to prepare them for the state competition. The New Jersey Youth of the Year program honors the most exceptional Boys & Girls Club teen leaders from across the state, and selects two outstanding individuals to represent New Jersey in the regional and national competitions.

Youth of The Month

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Trinity C
Trinity C

My name is Trinity Campbell, My first day at the Wilson house, we came into the arms of Mrs. Monique and Mr. June which I now call Auntie Mo and Uncle June. They assured my sister and I that everything was going to be ok. We were welcomed by their family which included (Jay, Ebony, Cyla, and Buddy). Being here at their home was one of the best things that happened to us. I was able to have a place to stay and people to love and trust. That's why I believe Styles House will give a young person the opportunity to have the care I have living with my Auntie and Uncle.

Here I have food, shelter, my own room, support, help with my education, and a life that will make me grow to be a successful adult. I would love for Style House to have these wonderful opportunities that I benefited from being here with my Aunt. Today despite the hardships I faced in the past, I am now the former Youth of the Year for New Jersey for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Also, I’m doing better in my education during these past three years. I truly believe that Styles House is going to make a difference in our community, especially among the young generation. It will give young men and women the hope they need to age out of foster care.

Styles house will also lead many in the right direction to be successful. All teens deserve a second chance in life. My Aunt and Uncle will give so many young lives hope and support just like me when I stepped into their home. It makes me feel so good to be a part of an awesome organization not only being a part of Styles House, Inc. but now being a part of a complete family of the Wilson clan!