Organizational Overview

Our Mission

To support the healthy development of youth and families living in public or subsidized housing using a humanistic, family-centered, and research-based approach.

Values

Empathy

Belonging

Consistency

Leadership

Experiences

Values Defined

Safety

Community

Integrity

Across programs, our model includes free and accessible transportation, a Shared Meal, plentiful snacks, and a Community Circle aimed at building real-world problem solving skills, social communication skills, and fostering belonging.

  • Our staff are highly skilled in working with children with behavioral and other learning challenges and share a no-fail philosophy.

    • Youth Mentorship Groups

    • Academic Tutoring

    • Mentor-in-Training Leadership Program

    • Community Summer Camp

    • Family Advocacy Services

  • Monday
    High School Boys Mentor Lunch 11:40-12:20

    Middle School Boys Group 3:30-5:00

    Tuesday
    Younger Youth 2:30-4:00pm

    7th/8th Middle School Girl Group 4:00-5:30

    Wednesday
    Academic Tutoring (Elementary) 1:30-3:00

    Academic Tutoring (Middle-High School) 3:00-4:30

    Thursday

    5th/6th Middle School Girls Group 3:30-5:00

    Friday

    High School Girls Mentor Lunch 11:40-12:20

    Fun Friday pop-up guest classes and field trips ranging from shows with Portland Ovations to cooking classes!