Leading Youth to Self Sufficiency

Baby Angels in this group range in age from 7 years old to 11 years old.  These Angels participate in age appropriate activities and events.

Teen Leadership Angels in this group range in age from 12 years old to 18 years old or in high school.  These Angels determine some of their own programs, mentor the other groups and are being groomed and prepared for adult hood and high education.  These Angels participate in age appropriate workshops, activities and events.

 The Life Skills Workshop empowers youth with practical tools to navigate real-life challenges, build resilience, and make positive, informed decisions. Rooted in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach, the workshop covers essential topics such as decision-making, communication, conflict resolution, time management, emotional regulation, goal-setting, and self-advocacy.

 The Self-Esteem & Body Image Workshop is designed to help youth build a strong sense of self-worth, challenge harmful stereotypes, and develop a healthy, affirming relationship with their bodies. This workshop provides a safe, supportive space where participants explore topics such as media influence, self-talk, cultural beauty standards, peer pressure, and identity development.

 The Financial Literacy Workshop equips youth with essential skills to make informed, responsible financial decisions—supporting long-term economic stability and independence. The workshop covers foundational topics including budgeting, saving, banking, credit basics, responsible spending, and goal-setting.

 The Etiquette 101 Workshop introduces youth to the foundational skills of social, professional, and digital etiquette to help them navigate real-world situations with confidence and respect. Participants learn how to make strong first impressions, practice proper table manners, communicate professionally (both in-person and online), and understand cultural and situational awareness in diverse settings.

 The Violence Interruption Workshop utilizes strategies grounded in trusted partnerships with community-based organizations experienced in addressing systemic and interpersonal violence. Through a combination of healing circles, de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution, and restorative healing practices.

The Communication & Presentation Workshop equips youth with the skills and confidence to express themselves clearly, effectively, and authentically in personal, academic, and professional settings. Through interactive activities, role-playing, and peer feedback, participants learn the fundamentals of public speaking, active listening, nonverbal communication and storytelling.

 The Community Service Initiative empowers youth to give back to their neighborhoods while developing leadership, empathy, and a strong sense of civic responsibility. Through guided service projects participants learn the value of collective action and the impact of local engagement.

 Empowers youth to become active participants in shaping their communities through civic engagement.  Youth participate in hands-on activities centered on equity, wellness, and public safety. This engagement cultivates critical thinking, leadership, and a sense of agency. Youth learn that by helping to improve the community, they improve themselves.  

Provides cultural enrichment experiences that affirm youth identity, celebrate diversity, and create pride in heritage. These activities expose youth to art, music, dance, history, literature, and traditions that reflect their own cultures and introduce them to others—promoting understanding, inclusion, and global awareness.

From visits to cultural museums and heritage festivals to workshops on spoken word, African drumming, storytelling, and ancestral history.