To empower the future of our youth by providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive. SYA provides the pathway to connect all Sunburst cadets and alumni to the right wrap-around services they need to ensure success. Although the Sunburst program is primarily funded by the National Guard Federal Cadet Challenge program, there are many costs that are not covered which creates the need for SYA to do its work. SYA is instrumental in providing the necessary funds needed to ensure the cadets have the most productive and impactful experience possible while at Sunburst Academy. Moreover, once cadets return home, they have even more critical needs such as educational support, college application assistance, mentoring and coacing guidance, job training and job search support and more. With your support, SYA can continue to provide these critical