Program areas at Safe Passage Youth Foundation
STEM Classes, Free Camps for 100's of children living in poverty Safe Passage serves children living in poverty. All programs are free Each day 100's Underserved youth of color are mentored after school. Daily activites include enrichment in STEM areas of learning Programs such as science robotics, arts and math are core. Never an application, or waiting list all children are accepted. Camps include college settings and outdoors incorporated into STEM Literacy is used as a pillar for the children Children are provided a gateway to avoid gangs and drugs Police Officers are incorporated into the activites to build trust Vocational,Technological pathways are provided in camps
Youth Corps. Teach youth employment, vocational career & job training Helping teens foster a sense of civic and workforce engagement. Help reduce unemployment by supporting youth skills and exeperience to break the cycle of poverty. All volunteer led by adult leaders. Provide critical communty projects such as graffiti/trash removal Environmental projects such as habitat restoration Site visits with employers. Oral interview introduction and practice mock oral interviews. Engage local employers with meeting Youth Corps Members Assist Youth in finding jobs while in High School. Provide learning stipends to youth. No paid adults in program.
Free Swim Classes for 120 children Teaching children in poverty to move from non swimmer to full swimmer Safe Passage transports the children from their apartments They are driven to the community pool and provided classes. All children learn to swim for free all barriers removed Many swim programs require forms to have fees waived. Not this program Our goal is to remove barriers preserve family dignity and safety Teaching vulnerable youth to swim makes for safe communities Transportation for families in poverty is an issue. What makes this program unique? We transport the families to the pool Reduce racial inequality in swimmg education access.
Back to School Supplies for 400 Homeless Children 36,000 school supplies and backpacks for 1000 children.
Covid Relief for families living in poverty stricken micro communities
Food and clothing Relief for mothers and children.
Teen Intervention Teen Camps (Free)