About Our After School Program

About B.I.G. Youth Program
The B.I.G. Youth Program—short for Big on Individual Growth—is a dynamic initiative designed to empower young people to realize their full potential. We focus on personal development, leadership, life skills, and community involvement to help youth grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals. Through mentorship, workshops, and hands-on experiences, the B.I.G. Program creates a supportive space where every young person is encouraged to dream big, act boldly, and become the best version of themselves.

About the Respect Yourself Youth Program
The Respect Yourself Youth Program is a safe and supportive space designed to uplift and empower youth from underprivileged communities. We help young people build confidence, learn life skills, and develop a strong sense of self-respect and respect for others. Through mentorship, group discussions, and hands-on activities, we encourage our youth to dream big, rise above challenges, and become positive forces in their families, schools, and neighborhoods. Our goal is to remind every child that they matter, they have a voice, and they deserve a bright future.

About the Let’s Talk About It Program
The Let’s Talk About It Program creates a safe space for youth in all communities to open up, speak their truth, and be heard. Through guided conversations, peer support, and mentorship, the program helps young people process emotions, build communication skills, and navigate real-life challenges like trauma, peer pressure, and mental health. We believe every young person deserves to be listened to, understood, and supported. Let’s Talk About It gives them the tools to express themselves in healthy ways, connect with others, and grow into confident, emotionally strong individuals ready to face the world.

About The ReRoute Program
The ReRoute Program is a youth-centered violence prevention initiative designed to guide young people away from gun and gang involvement and toward positive, purpose-driven lives. Focused on underprivileged communities, ReRoute provides mentorship, life skills, emotional support, and real-world alternatives to street life. Through honest conversations, community engagement, and trusted role models, the program empowers youth to change direction, rewrite their stories, and take control of their future. ReRoute is more than prevention—it’s about building hope, resilience, and a new way forward.

The Cooking Crew is a hands-on culinary arts program designed to ignite creativity, build confidence, and teach essential life skills through the joy of cooking. Geared toward youth, this program blends fun with fundamentals—covering kitchen safety, basic techniques, nutrition, and meal planning. Led by experienced mentors and chefs, participants work together to create delicious dishes while learning teamwork, responsibility, and cultural appreciation through food. Whether they’re future chefs or just curious cooks, youth in The Cooking Crew gain real-world skills and a tasty sense of accomplishment.

 The Sports SEL YouthProgram's TrueSport Crew empowers youth through sports and social-emotional learning, helping them develop confidence, teamwork, resilience, and leadership—both —on and off the field. It combines athletic activities with social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of young people. Through team sports, students learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, self-awareness, communication, empathy, and resilience. Coaches and mentors integrate SEL principles into practice sessions and games, helping youth build confidence and manage emotions both on and off the field. This dynamic approach not only enhances athletic performance but also fosters positive relationships and personal growth. 

Pulse Project 365 is a year-round youth enrichment program that fuses the power of dance with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to promote emotional growth, cultural expression, leadership, and creative empowerment. By operating 365 days a year, we provide consistent, healing-centered engagement that becomes a reliable heartbeat in each young person’s life.

The Living Poem Project is a year-round youth program that fuses poetry with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) to help young people explore their identities, express their emotions, and grow into confident, compassionate leaders. Through daily writing, guided reflection, performance, and peer collaboration, youth ages 5–17 develop self-awareness, empathy, and resilience — one poetic line at a time. Whether crafting a quiet haiku or speaking truth through powerful spoken word, participants learn to navigate life’s challenges and celebrate their unique voices in a supportive, creative community.

The Mirror Mirror Program is a transformative 365-day journey designed to help individuals reconnect with their true selves through daily self-reflection, empowerment, and intentional growth. Inspired by the idea that the mirror reflects not just our outer image but our inner beliefs, this program invites participants to stand face-to-face with themselves each day—exploring their thoughts, emotions, goals, and dreams. Whether you're seeking more confidence, healing, clarity, or self-love, Mirror Mirror offers a powerful framework of daily prompts, guided exercises, affirmations, and mindful rituals that help you evolve from the inside out.

 Money Moves 365 is a year-long financial literacy program designed to empower youth with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make smart money decisions for life. Through hands-on learning, interactive challenges, and real-world simulations, participants will explore everything from budgeting basics to investing, credit, entrepreneurship, and beyond. Whether they’re preparing for college, a first job, or launching a business, Money Moves 365 helps youth take control of their financial futures—one day at a time. 

 StackLab is a year-round youth entrepreneurship incubator designed to help young creators stack skills, ideas, and revenue—one day at a time. Serving youth ages 15–25, StackLab empowers participants to develop business ideas, build brands, launch ventures, and lead with purpose. Through daily lessons, real-world challenges, mentorship, and pitch opportunities, StackLab transforms raw potential into entrepreneurial excellence, fueling a generation of leaders who build from the ground up.