We’re building pipelines to success not prisons!
The PFA sponsors a youth mentoring program, which is aimed at creating opportunities etc. for at-risk and inner-city youth. The goal is to create and/or pool resources and connect the youth with mentors whose focus will be on keeping them out of the prison system and into college and other positive alternatives.
Empowering the Future: Mentoring Program for At-Risk Youth
Our mentoring program is dedicated to supporting at-risk youth aged 8 to 16, providing them with crucial care, guidance, and encouragement. Our mentors bring a wealth of knowledge, insight, and compassion, offering practical advice and strategies to navigate life’s challenges. By fostering trust, issuing positive challenges, and promoting self-confidence, we aim to instill a sense of hope and optimism in our mentees. Through youth-oriented activities and events, we create opportunities for growth and empowerment, ensuring that our youth are well-equipped to overcome obstacles and seize opportunities for success in life.
- A program that mentors 8 –16 year old at-risk youth and provides support, care and attention.
- The program mentors represent knowledge, reflection, insight, wisdom and hope.
- They offer understanding, compassion, strategy, and good advice on how to handle everyday challenges.
- Creates an atmosphere of trust, issues a challenge(s), provides encouragement, and offer the mentee a positive vision of themselves.
- Understand that mentoring the next generation of youth is critical to the future health and prosperity of our nation.
- Sponsor youth-oriented activities such as concerts, charitable events, fundraisers, outings, etc.
- The youth will be better prepared to face the challenges of life and be given a chance.
Purpose and Goals of the Program
Is to save these kids and give them a since of hope and pride by providing positive role models.
- Improved emotional health, social skills, knowledge and academic performance.
- Develop tomorrows leaders through Improved self- esteem better relationships with parents and peers
- Greater school connectedness Improved academic performance Avoidance of substance use, violence, and other risk behaviors
The PFA Charities Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non profit organization
Support Our Services and Experience the Community’s Enriching Programs and Activities