our mission

Building long-term, life-changing relationships with youth, equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community.


  1. Our Team
  2. Board Members
  3. Core Beliefs

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our leadership team

our Board

Billy Reiser
Board Co-Chair
Brad Nichols
Jim Bradford
Bryant Turner
Marvin Stewart
Board Co-chair
Richard Simmons
Terrell Kennedy

our

seven

core

beliefs

  1. We believe that EVERY CHILD is of great worth and has the desire and potential to succeed.
  2. We believe that LONG-TERM, 24/7 RELATIONSHIPS with caring adults have proven positive outcomes in the lives of our urban youth.
  3. We believe that a HOLISTIC approach is essential for a strong and healthy future for our youth.
  4. We believe that FULL-TIME, SALARIED TEACHER-MENTORS WHO COME FROM SIMILAR BACKGROUNDS as the students can have a positive influence and make all the difference.
  5. We believe that the SERVANT LEADERSHIP, creating a culture of selflessness and service, is the foundation for leadership.
  6. We believe in the intrinsic DIGNITY of every person and act accordingly.
  7. We believe that COLLABORATION yields the best long-term results, acknowledging that the complex work in our urban centers cannot be done single handedly.

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