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Did you know Augusta, Georgia ranks at the bottom of the Child Opportunity Index? Living in Purpose exists to enable the youth of Augusta to reach their fullest potential, eradicate statistics, strive for success, and achieve their dreams.

All of this is made possible by the generous donors who see this potential in our youth.

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Purpose Center Programs

A positive neighborhood environment may protect children against the detrimental effects of family poverty, influence children’s norms and expectations for the future!

Students 1-8th grade and volunteers, sign up for the afterschool program today!

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Living in Purpose After School Program

According to At-riskyouth.org, After-school programs provide a much-needed safe space for children and adolescents and opportunities for them to engage in positive activities. These programs, however, do much more. Here are some of the benefits of participating in after-school programs.

HELP KEEP KIDS SAFE

After-school programs give youth a sense of community and structure. By participating in something beyond the regular school day in a familiar, safe, and supportive environment, youth from elementary through high school levels develop positive relationships with peers and with caring adults. From there, they build teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Participating in fun and engaging activities through after-school programs can help improve academic performance. These programs reduce the amount of time youths spend unsupervised and provide them with opportunities to learn new skills. These programs can also offer structured learning opportunities for youth who are at risk of falling behind academically.

IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Participating in after-school programs can have a positive impact on the physical and emotional health of children and adolescents. These programs can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, promote healthy eating habits, and encourage physical activity.

IMPROVE BEHAVIOR

Young people are like sponges—they soak up everything around them. This can be a great thing when it comes to learning new things, but it’s not so great when they’re exposed to negative influences. After-school programs expose kids to positive adult role models who can help students develop self-discipline, a sense of responsibility, and positive behaviors.

After School Continued

The purpose center will serve as a community resource and mentoring center that helps equip, educate and inspire at-risk youth and their families to overcome challenges and maximize their potential!

Volunteers for After School Program

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MIT (Men In Training) Program:

An estimated 8.5 million youth (about 20%) do not have caring adults in their lives, putting them at serious risk. Men In Training aims to partner caring adults with hurting children in an effort to prevent academic failure, criminal activity, drug abuse and other serious risk behaviors. Research finds that resilient youth-those who successfully transition from risk-filled backgrounds to the adult world of work and good citizenship-are consistency distinguished by the presence of a caring adult in their lives.

Mission

Free After School Program, Leadership Development, Life-skills & Entrepreneurial
Training

Free GED classes & workforce development

Purpose Center Music, Marketing & Podcasting
Programs

Mentorship (MIT & CLASSI)- Social, Emotional, and
Spiritual Mentorship

Community Garden & Culinary Arts Program- Adding life-span through positive physical and mental activity and healthy eating habits.

purpose PROGRAMS

After school program

1st-12th After School Program

Volunteers for After School Program

MUSIC
PRODUCTION & RECORDING PROGRAM

Writing Workshops Creation of songs through lyrical content.
Production Workshops Creation of songs through beats and rhythm.
Recording Workshops Capture and track of songs through recording mixing and mastering.
Session Work Observing and participating in recording sessions featuring Industry Recording Artists, and producers.

WEB DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
VIDEOGRAPHY

Website Design: HTML, and Coding.
Graphic Design: Illustration, Adobe Photoshop, and more
Podcasting, Photography & Camera Operation
Film Editing: Final Cut Pro, and IMovie.

MENTORING:

Group Session Discussions
One on One Sessions
Restorative Circle (Conflict Resolution)

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LIFE-SKILLS & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Credit Recovery
GED Program, Tutoring and Support
Integrity over Income
Making a DOLLAR & a DIFFERENCE

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Nutritionist & Personal Trainer Consultation
Fitness
Culinary Arts & Urban Community Garden