In recognition of its long standing commitment to community involvement and service, the Youth Services Agency of Pennsylvania held a Community Appreciation Day outside of the Alpine Bakery on Route 903 in Penn Forest Township.

Those attending the event enjoyed free food and refreshments including hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fruit salad, sodas, and snacks."We understand that it's important to give back to the community and appreciate all the EMS personnel and municipal officials in our community not only in a crisis circumstance but also to give back to them on how much we appreciate their support that they provide for us throughout the year," said Greg Yeager, regional director for Youth Services Agency of PA.State Sen. Dave Argall also attended."I'm here to learn and I think what I heard today most importantly was this whole program is about giving kids who need help a second chance," Argall said.Youth Services Agency of PA, (YSA of PA) a non-profit corporation, provides a range of services for at-risk and high risk youth in the Juvenile Justice Systems within PA and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region. Their mission is to maintain these youth in their families and communities, where possible, and to help them become responsible and functional members of their communities.