Mountain Ranch Youth Alliance
& Community Resource Center

The primary purpose of the Mountain Ranch Youth Alliance (MRYA) is to provide for youth, 5-18 years old, an after-school program in a safe and supportive environment. Our goal is to enrich the youth in our community by providing wholesome and enjoyable physical, educational, creative, and social activities, thereby supporting their growth. The MRYA also provides a Community Resource Center for small group socials or meetings.

MRYA is a local 501-c-3 organization under the direction of seven (7) directors. These directors are chosen from community members who have a sincere interest in supporting the youth in the community. The paid staff consists of part-time employees, one Youth Specialist and a Youth Specialist Aide. Funding for operating expenses comes from donations, fundraisers, and grants as acquired. Donations are always welcome and will assist in keeping the place open as well as maintaining it.

The MRYA facility is a doublewide mobile that has been modified to have an office, kitchen, activity areas, and a restroom. It is located on 7867 Whiskey Slide Rd., at Mountain Ranch Rd., in Mountain Ranch.

For more information or to assist with donations or volunteering your time, please contact Lucile Fenner 209-754-3905 or Ann Geyer 209-754-9130.

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Youth Activity Center

Community Resource Center

Saturday Classes

Youth Activity Center

The daily routine at the Activity Center includes homework time, outdoor activities (weather permitting), crafts, and a snack time. Available are board games, small library, approved computer games and movies.

Staff plans special activities to celebrate the season or holidays. Volunteers come in to share their special interests with the children, i.e. sewing, cooking, music, art, P.E. activities.

This Activity Center is open on school days, typically Monday -Thursday 2-6 p.m. and Fridays 12-6 p.m. On minimum days our hours are adjusted to the school hours. Teens have a special planning session on Wednesdays at 4:30 PM to suggest activities and programs they are interested in.

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Community Resource Center

In addition to children’s activities, the Youth Alliance facility is available most mornings or evenings for small group socials or meetings. Currently the following are scheduled:

Monday evenings: 6:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous

Tuesday evenings: 7:00 p.m. Adult Literacy (as arranged). For more information, contact Diane Kriletich at 754-0901.

Friday mornings: 9-12 a.m.. Coffee House. Open to the public for coffee, baked goodies, meet friends, or share a paperback book. The coffee and baked items are free but donations will be gladly accepted.

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Saturday Classes

The Mountain Ranch Community Resource Center will offer classes in arts, crafts, and practical skills. These workshops, staffed by volunteer instructors with expertise in a variety of subjects, will be held on some Saturdays at the Youth Alliance Building, on Whiskey Slide Road at the corner of Mountain Ranch Road.

Participants register by 8pm on the Wednesday preceding the class. You may enroll by calling 754-4073, or e-mail to mrcrcenter@gmail.com. Include your name and phone number. Fees will be collected at the class.

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