Youth Directions & Alternatives (YDA) is a private non-profit 501 c3 community and youth agency that serves youth aged 11 to 21 in the Northport/East Northport, Elwood and Harborfields School Districts.  Our valid tax ID number is 11-224990.  YDA was established in 1972 in order to provide comprehensive services to youth through an accessible neighborhood based agency.  in 2019, we served over 2,000 different youth.  We are recipients of funding from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, the Northport/East Northport School District, Suffolk County, the Townwide Fund of Huntington and local community organizations.  It is our agency's ongoing mission to empower youth and foster the development of their potential and self esteem, giving youth the opportunity to utilize their energy in self-satisfying and socially acceptable directions.  To help make this mission possible, YDA organizes fundraisers throughout the year to offset costs.  

On March 22, 2020 from 6 to 8 pm, YDA will be hosting our tenth annual Bowlarama at Larkfield Lanes.  Families with children of all ages will be able to have a fun night out in a safe and supervised environment while enjoying bowling, food, drinks and other entertainment.  We are currently seeking donations to be used as raffle prizes.  As a thank you, donors will receive signage and the opportunity to have promotional materials distributed at the event.  All proceeds go to benefit YDA.  Should you require additional infromation, please feel free to visit out website at www.ydaonline.org