Nonprofit OrganizationsYouth Development

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TO PROVIDE A ONE-YEAR COURSE OF PRACTICAL, HANDS-ON, ON-SITE EXPERIENTIAL LEADERSHIP STUDIES TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF 9TH AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS SO THAT THEY CAN IN TURN INFLUENCE THOSE AROUND THEM IN THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND.

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THE SENDING AND SUPPORTING OF CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES AND MISSION PROJECTS.

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PROMOTE AND PROVIDE RESEARCH SERVICES AND EDUCATION RELATING TO WELLNESS AND GOOD HEALTH.

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The goal of this organization is to provide youth development services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT IS TO USE THE ARTS AS A PLATFORM TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN LEARNING VALUABLE LIFE-SKILS, WHILE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-EXPRESSION, SELF-EMPOWERMENT AND SELF-DISCOVERY.

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TO PROMOTE CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT AND INDIAN SELF-SUFFICIENCY ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS.

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PROVIDE COMMUNITY BASED CULTURAL DIVERSITY PROGRAMS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND ADVISORY ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES TO PEOPLE YOUNG AND OLD TO FOSTER UNITY BENEFITING THE EMPOWER OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO BETTER THE LIVES OF THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY.

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OPERATE A 4-H & FFA FAIR FOR APPROXIMATELY 700 YOUTH, TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE AND OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST. THEY GAIN LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP SKILLS ALONG WITH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND MUCH MORE.

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TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO THE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN FROM PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL.

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TEACHING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS TO DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL AND POST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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CROSSWALK TEEN CENTER IS A FACILITY PROVIDING AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM THAT TEENS CAN PARTICIPATE IN FREE ACTIVITIES IN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES EVERYDAY LIFE SKILLS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE TEENS BETWEEN SCHOOL AND HOME.

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SERVE AS ADVOCATES OF HOPE FOR OUR COMMUNITY BY SERVING AS ROLE MODELS AND PROVIDING ESSENTIAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO LAY A FOUNDATION FORVTHEIR LIVES.

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THE MISSION OF GIRLS ON THE RUN - SIERRAS (GOTR-S) IS TO INSPIRE GIRLS TO BE JOYFUL, HEALTHY AND CONFIDENT USING A FUN, EXPERIENCE-BASED CURRICULUM WHICH CREATIVELY INTEGRATES RUNNING. GIRLS ON THE RUN OFFERS PHYSICAL- ACTIVITY BASED POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT TEACH GIRLS LIFE SKILLS WHILE PHYSICALLY TRAINING FOR A 5K RUNNING EVENT. SESSIONS ARE LED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEER COACHES WHO SERVE AS POSITIVE ADULT ROLE MODELS. THE 30 HOUR PROGRAM MEETS AFTER SCHOOL TWICE A WEEK FOR NINETY MINUTES AT ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. THE LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM TEACHES GIRLS CARING, CONNECTION, CHARACTER, COMPETENCE, CONFIDENCE AND CONTRIBUTION WHICH ENHANCES GIRLS' PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTES HEALTHY OUTCOMES. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES IN A CELEBRATORY, NON-COMPETITIVE 5K FUN RUN. COMPLETING THE 5K TEACHES GIRLS ABOUT GOAL SETTING AND BUILDS THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE. GIRLS ON THE RUN SIERRAS ALSO NOW HOSTS A WEEK LONG, ALL DAY SUMMER CAMP FOR GIRLS ASGES 8-12 YEAS

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The goal of this organization is to emphasize the total development of young people through work on animal, engineering, family/consumer health, resource, plant or social science projects in consultation with their parents and supervising adult volunteers. Members also participate in camping activities, leadership conferences, awards programs and community service activities.

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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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EMPOWERING URBAN YOUTH TO DEVELOP CONFIDENCE, CHARACTER AND LIFE SKILLS

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ORGANIZE AND SUPERVISE YOUTH FOOTBALL PROGRAMS, AND TO PROMOTE TEAMWORK AND SENSE OF FAIR PLAY AMONG ALL CHILDREN THAT WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE FOOTBALL, REGARDLESS OF ANY MONETARY BARRIER.

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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STRUGGLING READERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO TRAINED TUTORS WHO DONATE TIME ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE FOCUS OF THESE VOLUNTEER TUTORS IS CHILDREN WHO NEED TO IMPROVE BASIC LITERACY LANGUAGE SKILLS TO PROFICIENTLY READ AT GRADE LEVEL. KEY COMPONENTS OF THE AR KIDS READ TUTOR PROGRAM ARE: STUDENT RELATIONSHIP-BASED; LOW TUTOR-TO-STUDENT RATIO, MENTOR COMMITMENT (FOR AT LEAST ONE SEMESTER), READING LEVEL-BASED CURRICULUM, AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAM COORDINATION, TUTOR TRAINING, AND SUPPORT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO WORKS TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF CHILDREN'S LITERACY ISSUES, PROMOTE THE AVAILABILITY OF READING SUPPORT SERVICES, AND REACH POTENTIAL STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEER TUTORS. AR KIDS READ WORKS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN AND PROVIDE TUTORS TO PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, NON-PROFITS, CHURCHES AND OTHER AGENCIES TO HELP CHILDREN READ AT GRADE LEVEL.

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CANDLE IS DEDICATED TO PREVENTING ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE AND VIOLENCE AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN LOWER HUDSON VALLEY NY