We were invited onto KJZZ's The Show for an interview with Mark Brodie! Opportunities for Youth Outreach Coordinator Damonte Johnson and Executive Director James Hoyt, as they shared Damonte's story and how opportunity youth across Maricopa County, like him, may utilize the services and resources of OFY.
Read MoreArizona Republic: How Phoenix stopped being worst in the country for teens →
Felix Moran, 25, walks through his old Phoenix neighborhood where he was a disconnected youth. When he was 17 he was sent to prison for burglary and when he was released he struggled to find employment. He is now joining Opportunities for Youth to do outreach to young people facing challenges like he did.
Read MoreArizona Republic: Job fair aims to pair 'disconnected' youth with employment, education →
The second-annual 100K Opportunities Job Fair and Forum took place on March 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the A.E. England Building near Arizona State University's downtown Phoenix campus.
Read MoreArizona Republic: Tamela Franks, Former OFY Executive Director passes away at 48 →
Franks — a visionary, fashionista and second mom to young people finding their way — died Oct. 13 after a six-month battle with glioblastoma, she was 48.
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