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Mar 3, 20212 min read

After School Program Start!

February 12, 2021 We are incredibly excited to share that we were able to start our after school program last week! Eight precious 1st...

Mar 3, 20213 min read

What Kind of Extremists Will We Be?

January 18, 2021 In memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, we would like to share excerpts from his Letter from Birmingham Jail. We...

Mar 3, 20213 min read

Can Anything Good Come From 2020?

December 30, 2020 During the holidays, I have the habit of looking back through all of my photos, and apparently, I really like sunrises...

Nov 30, 20201 min read

A Message From Our Founders

2020. We were told this was a terrible year to start something and maybe an even worse year to raise money. But, in the midst of such a...

Nov 3, 20202 min read

LAUNCH GOAL EXCEEDED!!

Our initial launch goal was to raise $70K by October 31st. We are so grateful to each and every person who contributed in some way to...

Oct 12, 20202 min read

STREET LEADERS: The Power of Peer Mentorship

When one thinks of a mentor, we are often drawn to images of a wiser, older (sometimes much older) adult passing on wisdom and skills to...