Second Year Partner Organizations
Critical Exposure (Wards 1, 4 & 8) teaches youth to use the power of photography and their own voices to become effective advocates for school reform and social change. Through this approach Critical Exposure works to secure policy changes in order to ensure that all children have access to an excellent, equitable public education, fulfilling this nation's promise of providing all children with an opportunity to succeed.
First Time Computers (Wards 5, 6, 7, and 8) enhances the educational and employment prospects of low-income children and youth by widening their access to the world of technology. They seek to build their educational resources by [1] providing ready access to computers at home and [2] assisting community non-profits seeking to build computer access for the children and youth they serve. First Time Computers also improves young people's employment prospects by offering training programs in computer refurbishing and repair.
Perry School Community Services Center (Wards 2, 5 & 6) uses a collaborative, comprehensive, and integrated approach to social services, economic empowerment, and youth development. Its mission is to help eradicate poverty, its causes and consequences, which results in positive outcomes for youth, adults, and families.
Serenity, Inc. (Wards 5) is a family focused program that provides individual and group counseling, mentoring, tutoring, family strengthening, and cultural and recreational services to youth ages 12-18, as well as young adults, and their families living in Ward 5-8. Founded in 1997, the organization seeks to improve academics, behavior, and character for the benefit of individuals, families, schools, and communities.
Young Ladies of Tomorrow (YLOT) (Wards 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8) works with preadolescent and teenage girls who have become involved in the juvenile justice system. In hopes of redirecting their course toward meaningful and productive futures, YLOT provides counseling, therapeutic recreation, job training, mentorship, and other services/opportunities for its participants.
