“UP” stands for Unleashing Potential, Passion and Purpose

At the UP™ Program, we help local youth build the real-world habits they need to become successful, self-reliant adults. Instead of just talking about life skills, our after-school and weekly programs give kids hands-on experience to solve problems and grow on their own.

Here is what our programming looks like every week:

• Wednesday Huddles: Youth gather in a safe, supportive environment for meals, mentorship, and life-skills character building.

• Hands-On Work Initiatives: Kids and teens learn practical trade skills—like assembling workshop tools, learning robotics, managing outdoor landscaping for community members for a donation to our program, and running creative projects and selling items at UP™ Creations—to develop a strong, real-world work ethic.

• The Four Pillars: Through every single project, kids actively practice being Respectful, Responsible, Reliable, and Ready for the future.