Target Audience:
- Students ages 11–17 (at-risk due to socioeconomic or academic challenges)
Hours of Operation
- Mon–Thurs, 3:30–7:00 PM
Core Components:
- Academic Support (tutoring, literacy & math labs)
- Enrichment (arts, STEM, sports)
- Life Skills (conflict resolution, financial literacy, time management)
- Mentorship (1:1 pairing with adult mentors)
- Family Engagement (workshops & support)
Mentorship Model:
- Weekly 1:1 mentor-mentee check-ins (in-person + virtual).
- Multi-tiered support: peer, cross-age, adult mentors.
Support Areas:
- Academic tutoring, GPA tracking.
- College & Career prep.
- Life skills & Social and Emotional Learning
- Community engagement & leadership training.
Expected Results:
- Improved academic performance & homework completion
- Reduced school dropout and delinquency rates
- Higher graduation & college enrollment rates
- Enhanced life skills & emotional resilience
- Increased civic engagement & leadership