Welcome to the Mary and Frances Youth Center!

Nestled within VCU’s Division of Community Engagement, the Mary and Frances Youth Center is home to two private tennis courts and dedicated classrooms tailored for youth programming and educational training workshops for youth educators.

Our vision at the MFYC is to lead the way as a regional powerhouse in university-community collaborations for positive youth development. 

Exciting Announcement!

At MFYC, we have officially launched our program that offers essential training in workforce and positive youth development through the VCU Advanced Certificate in Youth Development Management by RichmondYDN!

Empower yourself with essential skills in workforce and positive youth development. This certificate is ideal for professionals in early childhood, youth, and young adult programs, and equips you to excel as caregivers, mentors, teachers, and leaders. Tailored to address the unique needs of Richmond's youth, our program sets the standard for community engagement across Virginia!

Read more about the VCU Advanced Certificate in Youth Development Management here.

VCU VCU Advanced Certificate in Youth Development Management

5K MARY AND FRANCES YOUTH CENTER

FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT YOUTH PROGRAMMING. TOGETHER WE BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.

Get ready for the MFYC 5K Saturday November 23rd at 9:00am! Our 5k will take place at Belle Isle, Richmond VA. Volunteers needed for pre race set up, course monitors, water handout, and post race clean up. 

Scholarships available.

For more information contact Misti Mueller muellermr@vcu.edu  or Tamara Buck buckt@vcu.edu 


Upcoming Events at the MFYC!