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OUR MISSION

OUR MISSION

OUR MISSION

Our primary mission is to uplift at-risk youth and turn them into responsible citizens who give back to the community. We plan to achieve our goal by providing practical training, counseling, and resources for long-term rehabilitation.

Our primary mission is to uplift at-risk youth and turn them into responsible citizens who give back to the community. We plan to achieve our goal by providing practical training, counseling, and resources for long-term rehabilitation.

The problem we're trying to solve

According to data provided by Maryland's Juvenile Services Department, a considerable part of detained young individuals in Maryland come from ethnic minority groups. Even though juvenile arrests have shown a downward trend over the years, most of the incarcerated young people hail from minority backgrounds. This widespread imprisonment perpetuates and deepens racial divides.

29.3% of Maryland's prison population is black, more than double the national average which is 10.9%

9 out of 10

9 out of 10

$414,929

the number of young people in Maryland who were victimized by gun violence over the last decade has increased by

4 times

Maryland comes in

4th place

for rate of prisoners convicted as children

Our Plan of Action

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Two people shaking their hands
Two people shaking their hands

Form strategic partnerships

Forge connections with governmental bodies and other corporate entities to secure essential grant funding, ensuring the program's sustained operation.

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Woman in a classroom holding a set of books
Woman in a classroom holding a set of books

Cater to the job market

These partners will dedicate themselves to providing direct skills training, valuable resources, and actively hiring and retaining young talent.

A hand putting a coin into a blue piggy bank
A hand putting a coin into a blue piggy bank
A hand putting a coin into a blue piggy bank

Provide practical skills

encompassing crucial areas such as financial literacy, the development of social skills, and education on drug and alcohol prevention.

Establish a dedicated health center

This center would offer a range of mental and physical health services, including health screenings, testing, treatment, and counseling support.

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A person typing on a laptop computer, focused and engaged in their work
A person typing on a laptop computer, focused and engaged in their work

Focus on career based education

Develop and introduce essential internal training programs, covering diverse fields such as robotics, business entrepreneurship, life skills, and G.E.D. preparation.

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A woman working at a table with a laptop and a pen, focused on her tasks
A woman working at a table with a laptop and a pen, focused on her tasks

Provide a creative outlet

Establish and integrate team-based activities, such as creative arts initiatives allowing youth to express themselves through art, music, drama, poetry, and more.

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