In February, we welcomed Dr. Mike Gustin as our new President. With a career spanning classroom teaching, coaching, school administration, charter school leadership, and foundation management, Dr. Gustin brings a deep commitment to education, community, and...

Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) is pleased to introduce Dr. Gustin, who brings more than 32 years of experience in education and nonprofit leadership, and a career spanning classroom teaching, school administration, charter school leadership, and foundation management....

These events showcase the power of community support and collaboration in making a meaningful impact. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all contributors, sponsors, volunteers and partners who played a vital role in making these events successful!   Midwest –...

2025 Employee Contribution Campaign Hub One Month. One Goal: $425,000 + 100% Participation. For more than 25 years, Simon employees have powered Simon Youth Foundation's mission. Together, we've helped more than 30,000 students graduate. This October, we build on that...

At Simon Youth Foundation, we are unwavering in our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every student, teacher, and educator feels valued and empowered to succeed. As the educational landscape continues to evolve, we want to reassure our academies,...

In late 2023, JCPenney teamed up with Warner Bros. to introduce a limited edition “Abbott Elementary” collection. The collection included a colorful mix of sweaters, jackets, dresses, skirts, woven shirts, and knitted tops for people in inclusive sizes. This...

In SYF’s ongoing mission to celebrate and support the diverse paths our students take to graduation, we are thrilled to share the latest updates from the extraordinary team at Simon Youth Academy at BETA in Orlando, Florida. This Academy is unique in that it serves...

    Students at Simon Youth Clark-Pleasant Academy have a unique opportunity to partner with the high school agricultural department and receive hands-on gardening experience.         Cultivating Plants and Community Led by Academy Leader...

Simon Youth Academy at Northshore Mall is making a positive impact on their community through their partnership with Welch Elementary. This initiative, begun just last year, allows students from SYA at Northshore Mall to engage with elementary students to practice...

Simon Youth Foundation recently organized a dynamic and inclusive event at an Indiana Pacers basketball game. This initiative aimed to bring together donors, students, administrators, and teachers in a vibrant celebration of community and support for our Academies....

As part of SYF’s commitment to its network of Alternative Education school district partners, the Foundation provides opportunities for students to participate in a variety of experiences that they normally would not have access to.  These experiences range from...

SYF Scholarships SYF awarded more than $545,000 in scholarships to over 190 students across all three SYF scholarship programs for the 2022-2023 academic year. The application window for the 2023-2024 academic year closed on March 11.  Students will begin to receive...

Graduation time is almost upon us! Graduation allows SYF staff to celebrate our students triumphing over adversity and completing all the challenging work required to earn their high school diplomas. We also celebrate the village of family, friends, educators, and so...

Partnerships allow SYF to leverage our relationships with other high-quality institutions and organizations to the benefit of our Academies and educators. Recently, the Indianapolis Recorder wrote about the partnership between SYF and Marian University’s Fred S....

Do you want to have fun and support SYF? Simon Youth Foundation’s summer events are the perfect opportunity to do both in just one weekend.  The weekend kicks off on Friday, July 19, with the annual Tees for Education Golf Outing at Pebble Brook Golf Club in...