Youth Development
Free Afterschool Program, Men in Training, Classi Girls, MIT Workforce Pathway, and STEAM/digital skills workshops.
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Mentoring, after-school care, and family help that show up week to week
Most of this work happens at the Purpose Center on Olive Road, the same doors families use for afterschool pickup, mentor nights, and resource questions. Call, refer, or walk in: if you are raising a child here or coordinating care, we want you to reach a human answer.
Choose your door
What you can actually get here
These are not abstract “pillars.” They are three ways people enter the building or the relationship. Pick what sounds like your situation, then jump to the programs underneath.
Family Empowerment
F.I.R.E. Family Impact Programs, health and wellness support, emergency assistance, and family resource navigation.
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CASA partnership, DA/court-connected youth support, community resource center access, and strategic community events.
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Structured hours after school, men and women mentors who return, and skills workshops that respect where students are starting from.
Free Afterschool Program, Men in Training, Classi Girls, MIT Workforce Pathway, and STEAM/digital skills workshops.
Free Afterschool Program (Grades 1–8)
Structured after-school hours at the Purpose Center on Olive Road: homework help, mentoring, and enrichment so caregivers know where their child is and who is in their corner.
- Schedule built around the school week and pickup routines
- Adults who learn names and show up again next Tuesday
Men in Training
For boys and young men who need men in the room who return: character, discipline, and identity shaped through consistent mentoring, not one-off speeches.
- Male mentors who track progress across sports, school, and life
- Accountability that still feels like belonging in Augusta
“As a single mother in Augusta, I've watched Men in Training mentors show up for my son Noah academically, athletically, and spiritually, becoming father figures he can count on.”
Hear the full story on Impact
Classi Girls
A space for girls to practice voice, boundaries, and leadership among peers and trusted women, grounded in real Augusta life, not generic self-esteem slogans.
- Small-group honesty and peer support with clear expectations
- Leadership and decision-making tied to school, friendships, and family
MIT Workforce Pathway
Teens preparing for work or training get resume help, exposure to local paths, and adults who take their timeline seriously, without talking down to them.
- Interview and workplace communication practice
- Career exposure shaped by what Augusta employers actually hire for
STEAM and Digital Skills Workshops
Hands-on projects that build tech fluency and creativity, especially for youth who need access, tools, and a patient teacher in the room.
- Project-based sessions hosted at the Purpose Center
- Digital skills tied to homework, creativity, and first jobs
Purpose Life and Leadership Skills
Communication, goals, and follow-through: skills that keep a young person trusted at home and employable downtown, taught with patience and repetition.
- Practiced conversations, not personality labels
- Short-term goals that match this semester, not a five-year poster
Family Empowerment
When custody, rent, health, or a crisis stacks up, caregivers need a steady voice, not another runaround. We help you plan the next practical step.
F.I.R.E. Family Impact Programs, health and wellness support, emergency assistance, and family resource navigation.
From an Augusta parent
“I am so thankful for an organization that does so much to help the community. Living in Purpose helped me and my family have a very merry Christmas!”
Augusta parent
Holiday outreach and family support
Hear the full story on ImpactF.I.R.E. Family Impact Programs
Coaching and stabilization for caregivers when the plan on paper does not match life at home. We stay in touch until the next right step feels doable: not perfect, but clear.
- Family-centered planning instead of a one-size checklist
- Touchpoints when stress is high and answers are hard to find
Health and Wellness Programs
Education and activities that honor bodies, emotions, and relationships, especially when stress lands as fatigue, tension, or silence at the dinner table.
- Language caregivers can reuse at home the same week
- Community moments that normalize asking for help in Augusta
Community Resource Center
Walk in or call: we help Augusta families cut through voicemail trees and dead links to resources that still answer the phone when it matters.
- Navigation for food, housing, medical, school, and emergency aid
- Follow-up so a referral does not become a dropped handoff
Community Impact
Schools, courts, CASA, and churches were never meant to carry a childhood alone. We tighten the handoff so youth hear fewer conflicting answers.
CASA partnership, DA/court-connected youth support, community resource center access, and strategic community events.
CASA Partnership
We coordinate with CASA and advocacy partners so youth in complex situations hear fewer mixed messages, and caregivers know who is responsible for what.
- Shared pathways with court-adjacent and advocacy partners
- Practical support for adults trying to protect a child's stability
DA Partnership and Court-Connected Youth Support
Mentoring and accountability for court-connected youth in Augusta: adults who show up on time, tell the truth, and help map a constructive next chapter alongside DA and court partners.
- Mentoring that respects court expectations and human dignity
- Planning aimed at school, work, and repaired relationships, not shame cycles
Major Community Events and Strategic Partnerships
City-wide gatherings, partner tables, and visibility work that connect neighbors who want to help with families who need a real door to walk through.
- Events where practical help sits next to inspiration, not either/or
- Churches, employers, and agencies pulling in the same direction for youth
- Flagship conferences like Let’s Talk About Sex extend relationship education regionally. See Events for the latest.
Pick the next step that fits you
Referrals, questions, and volunteer interest all land with the same Augusta team. We just ask you to tell us which hat you are wearing so we can respond faster.
Schools, agencies, pastors
Refer a family
Share a name (with permission), a grade level, or a situation. We will follow up with clear options at the Purpose Center or by phone.
Message the teamParents, neighbors, donors
Ask a direct question
Programs, hours, how to enroll, or how giving shows up in the budget: send it in plain language and we will answer within a couple of business days.
Message the teamHands-on helpers
Offer your time
Mentoring, events, behind-the-scenes help. We will tell you what roles are open and what training looks like before you commit.
Message the teamCommunity nights on the calendar, and Impact stories when you want to hear parents in their own words.