Our Mission
To inspire all young people, especially those who need us the most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Our Vision
To be the premier youth organization in the Central Arkansas area by expanding membership, creating partnerships, improving program quality, increasing attendance to secondary education, upgrading facilities, engaging alumni, and increasing funding. .
We believe that every Boy & Girl
has potential, if we give them the opportunity.
Old Problems & New Struggles
Whether it's the continuing effects of generational poverty or the pressure of trying to grow up in a confusing and fast-paced world, today's youth are facing challenges that they are not equipped for.
9 hrs
is the average time teens spend online daily
CNN
2/3
of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of 4th grade will end up in jail or on welfare.
DOSOMETHING.ORG
2 x
increase in suicides in children ages 10 - 14 since 2007
CDC
5.5 million
of young people ages 16-24 are "disconnected" (not working or in school).
Opportunity Nation
50%
of youth 12 to 17 who reported misusing pain relievers said they came from a friend or relative.
Health & Human Services
36%
of young people ages 10-17 in Arkansas are overweight and obese.
There is a gap after school is out that is filled with
Hope &
Opportunity &
Potential
Tutoring & Academic
Opportunities
Life Skills
& Career
Development
Role models who guide & listen
Fun, Friends, Sports & Fitness
Arts, Crafts,
Field Trips & New Experiences
Responsibility
& Leadership
Roles