The Youth Development Corporation is aiming to help youth in the Greater Lansing area by raising money for two programs during the next month.

Dubbed Operation Youth, the program spans from now through Dec. 17, and is seeking donations for its Spartan Friends Mentoring Program and the Youth Employment Services program.

The group is distributing donation jars at 10 Lansing locations, including Applebee's Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 2450 Coolidge Road, Mancino's Pizza and Grinders, 2843 E. Grand River Ave. Suite 150, Go Green Glass, 603 N. Waverly Road Suite 3A in Lansing, and Pizza Hut, 1753 W. Grand River Ave. in Okemos.

For more information about Operation Youth, contact Jacqueline Morse at (517) 482-2081.