Serving Columbia, MO
Empowering Youth and Giving Parents Tools to Be a Better Version of Themselves
Fund Raising Opportunities
Building a Better Future
Mentor Programs
Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow
Volunteer Opportunities
Making a Difference One Youth at a Time
Did you know...
“Almost a quarter of U.S. children under the age of 18 live with one parent and no other adults (23%), more than three times the share of children around the world who do so (7%) … “In comparison, 3% of children in China, 4% of children in Nigeria and 5% of children in India live in single-parent households."
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-Census.gov
Did you know...
"There are 46 million young people, aged 8-18, living in America. 16 million of them are growing up without a mentor. That's one out of every three young people who, outside of their family at home, don't have a trusted adult who they believe they can turn to for advice and guidance"
~youthmentor.org
Impact Statements
"6th grade was hard when I first started school. I didn't really know anybody. I met Ms. Risha when I started and she told me about her club. I was scared to go at first and I only went because se wouldn't stop telling me and reminding me about it. I met my new friend group in PIE Club. I hope I can stay apart of it"
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~6th Grade Oakland Middle School student
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"Things at home sometimes would affect my school day. I loved being able to go talk to Ms. Risha. She always listened and gave me advice, whether I liked it or not. She was the same in PIE club. She would let us know when we were being "mean girls", and when we were doing a good job. I hope she can mentor me in high school. "
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~8th Grade Oakland Middle School student.