Arkansas

Little Rock

100 Black Men of Greater Little Rock
Our most important challenge is to create in each student a mind set that motivates them to change their lifestyle. We must help them understand how important it is to eat healthy, to make good grades, to help their friends and family through good citizenship and to give back once they have developed successful careers. As part of this initiative, we will exhaust every effort to involve the community especially parents.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas
Big Brother Big Sister’s  mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth, and provide successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them.

Black Community Developers, Youth Initiative Program
The Youth Activity Center program provides youth with opportunities and support within an exciting learning environment that not only emphasizes making good choices, but also enables them to feel secure and hopeful about their future. Our two program sites (female and male) serve 50 youth, ages 12 – 18, each day, to provide positive alternatives to at-risk youth, giving them the chance to participate in constructive activities with peers, receive help in times of crisis, and develop healthy relationships with caring adults.

Boys and Girls Club of Central Arkansas
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arkansas believe every child has the potential to be great. In support of this strong conviction, Clubs strive to build caring, responsible citizens. The Boys and Girls Club family, a community of staff, volunteers, parents, youth and supporters – work together to create a positive place, full of hope and opportunity, for every child.

Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids (P.A.R.K)
P.A.R.K. is a non-profit organization which was established in 1993 by Keith Jackson. The Mission of P.A.R.K. is to provide “high-risk” students the opportunity to further their education by completing high school so they can attend college. These goals are achieved by providing a positive atmosphere built on love, nurturing and discipline.

Say It Loud
Since 1997 the Say It Loud! Readers and Writers Series provided an opportunity for Little Rock youth ages 12-18 to participate in activities designed to enhance their appreciation for literature as a tool for personal, educational and career development. Over 3000 youth and adults have participated in numerous workshops and lectures at various venues sponsored bySay It Loud!. It should also be of noted that Say It Loud!members are enrolled in colleges around the country. The program has featured noted individuals such Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Dr. Na’im Akbar, Haki R. Madhubuti, Dr. Tony Medina, Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Kevin Powell, Patrice Gaines and others.

YMCA of Metropolitan Little Rock
Since 1885 the YMCA has been building strong kids and families in the Little Rock community. At our three facilities, we serve thousands of people each year, helping people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind, and body. The YMCA offers innovative ways to get more involved with the world around you. Along with a range of exciting activities designed to bring families together, the Y also gives you the opportunity to give back to your community through coaching, mentoring or any number of volunteer options.

Youth Home
Youth Home’s mission has remained constant – to help adolescents and families triumph over their challenges and grow into healthier, contributing members of their community. Many children arrive at Youth Home with little chance at success. Many have a history of failure or abuse. Many have never had a healthy adult role model. A dedicated and respected team of professionals at Youth Home administer a variety of comprehensive programs specializing in individual, group and family therapy. Our goal is to turn troubled teenagers into strong, healthy adults. With help, these children will leave Youth Home with a new desire to succeed.

Statewide

Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge
The Arkansas National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program will intervene and reclaim the life of qualified at-risk youth by providing the opportunity to learn the values, skills, and self-discipline necessary to become productive citizens through education, leadership, training, and mentoring of cadets in a controlled, quasi-military sytstem spanning both the residential and post-residential phases and beyond.

Youth Bridge
Youth Bridge is a non-profit, for impact agency that serves teens and their families in the areas of abuse, neglect, addiction, homelessness, mental health issues and behavioral problems. We do this through outpatient, residential, outreach and emergency services.