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XY-Zone
The XY-Zone (the XY stands for the male chromosome) works specifically with teen males to help prepare them for school and life success. The project works by developing responsibility, creating community awareness, providing health information, and serving as an outlet for developing positive relationships with parents, peers, adult mentors, and partners.
Collectively, the XY-Zone provides participants with job readiness services, support groups, mentors, community service projects, peer education, and facilitates group discussions around issues associated with men's health information and adolescent pregnancy. Participation in the XY-Zone is an opportunity for young men to promote healthy development by improving skills and options, bolstering self-esteem, promoting a sense of hope in their future, as well as providing opportunities for growth and achievement.
The effectiveness of the XY-Zone Program acheived national attention when featured in Leonard Pitts' syndicated column as part of his "What Works" series. Pitts' column was followed by stories on NPR's Talk of the Nation and KUT's In Black America.
The project is currently housed on six Central Texas campuses: Johnston High School, Georgetown High School, LBJ High School, Lanier High School, Crockett High School, and Reagan High School.
Current funders for this program include: 3M Foundation, A Glimmer of Hope Foundation, Applied Materials Foundation, Austin Community Foundation, Housing Authority of the City of Austin, Lowe Foundation, St. Luke's Episcopal Health Charities, RGK Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Sequor Foundation and I.A.O'Shaughnessy Foundation.
For more information, please contact Robert Bachicha, XY-Zone Coordinator, at (512) 464-9730 or e-mail
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