Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Wyman's Teen Outreach Program® (TOP®)
The Teen Outreach Program (TOP) promotes positive youth development through a social-emotional curriculum, community service learning, and supportive relationships with adults. Teens are empowered with the tools and opportunities needed to develop social-emotional skills, build healthy relationships and community connections, develop a sense of purpose, and avoid risky behaviors.
TOP is a 9-month program that serves teens ranging from 6th grade through 12th grade. Wyman directly delivers TOP to 500 teens in the St. Louis area in partnership with the School District of University City and the Ferguson-Florissant School District. An additional 23,000 teens are reached nationally through our National Network.
Wyman Leaders
Wyman Leaders supports over 500 St. Louis teens annually to enter and complete college and career education programs, develop life and leadership skills, and create strong connections to their communities. Through powerful, transformative, and fun experiences, the program focuses on helping teens lead in their communities now, while preparing for a successful transition into young adulthood.
For 9 years – from rising 9th graders through four years of postsecondary education – our young people participate in intensive peer group experiences each summer, as well as consistent, individualized coaching and enrichment opportunities during the school year. This long-term engaging, empowering, and holistic experience supports teen development.
Teen Connection Project (TCP)
The Teen Connection Project, Wyman's newest evidence-based program was developed through a research to practice partnership between Dr. Joseph Allen at the University of Virginia and Wyman. TCP is designed to improve peer relationships, social-emotional skills, school engagement, and well-being among high school aged youth.
TCP is a 12-14 week program and for 9th through 12th graders. Teens meet in small groups weekly and use a guided curriculum to build positive relationships with peers and adults, and then share what they have learned within their schools, homes, and communities.
Since 2016, Wyman has delivered TCP to 353 teens in the St. Louis area. Between 2021-2023, we anticipate over 400 youth will be served in Missouri. TCP is also replicated through our National Network.
Where we work
Accreditations
Council on Accreditation (COA) Accreditation 2020
Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity 2021
Awards
S&I 100 2012
Social Impact Exchange
Innovative Practice Award 2013
Council on Accreditation
Women in the Workplace Honoree 2018
Women's Foundation of Greater St. Louis
Women in the Workplace Honoree 2019
Women's Foundation of Greater St. Louis
Women in the Workplace Honoree 2020
Women's Foundation of Greater St. Louis
What's Right With the Region 2021
Focus St. Louis
Affiliations & memberships
United Way Partner Agency 2021
External reviews

Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of participants engaged in programs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
In 2021, 535 young people participated in Wyman Leaders and 1,179 participated in the Teen Outreach Program
Number of overall donors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planHow we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person),
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners,
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive,
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Wyman Center, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 07/06/2022
Ms. Amy Berg
S.M. Wilson
Term: 2022 -
Jacqueline Davis-Wellington
Community and Economic Development Solutions
Kristin Poole
Krilogy
Laura Giokas
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
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Disability
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Equity strategies
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- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.