Who We Are
Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation (VMYDF) was established in 2007 by visionary founders, John and Barabara Neill with a powerful mission to empower students residing in the neighborhood of Vickery Meadow. By recognizing the immense potential within these students, VMYDF began seeking out support and resources that would provide opportunities to nurture the academic growth of young people throughout the entire community.
Our Mission
Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation aims to make Vickery Meadow a great community and to help its children reach their full potential.
Our Vision
A thriving community where every individual has equitable access to educational resources, leading to college success and broader community development.
Program Overview
The EAGLE Scholars program is designed to help Vickery Meadow youth successfully achieve their goal of earning a college degree through academic support and leadership development for students in grades 7 through college.
EAGLE Scholars
Twice a week programming to allow middle and high schools students to explore new interests, develop academic and life skills, and discover their passions, empowering them to pursue future college and career opportunities in a supportive environment.
Enrichment Programs
Our groups provide essential resources, workshops, and classes—including health programs, financial education, and school readiness sessions—to help parents better support their children’s education and development.
Mom’s Group
Support Our Work
Every contribution directly supports programs that empower young people in our community. Many of the students we serve are already high achieving and college-bound, we simply come in to help them cross the finish line with access to resources, community, 1:1 support, and weekly programming. Help us invest in their futures.
