Weekly Meetings Program
The heart of everything we do. For over 7 years, our weekly meetings have provided a consistent safe space where 40+ young people gather for life skills training, peer support, character development, and community building. This is where transformation begins.
Why Weekly Meetings Are Our Foundation
Consistency builds trust. Trust enables transformation. Our weekly meetings provide the stable, judgment-free environment where vulnerable youth can begin to heal, learn, and grow.
Safe Space Creation
Many youth have experienced rejection and judgment. Our meetings provide a consistent safe space where they can be themselves without fear of discrimination or harm.
Trust Building Over Time
Trust isn't built overnight. Through consistent weekly presence, we demonstrate reliability and genuine care, helping youth learn to trust adults and institutions again.
Skills & Character Development
We focus on practical life skills, work ethics, money management, and character building - essential foundations for success in any path they choose.
Gateway to Other Opportunities
Weekly meetings are where we identify youth ready for education, skills training, or family reconciliation. It's our primary assessment and recruitment tool.
The Reality of Street Life
Street-involved youth face daily uncertainty. Where will they sleep? What will they eat? Who can they trust? Our weekly meetings provide the one consistent, reliable constant in their otherwise chaotic lives.
Many have been hurt by adults before. Building trust takes time, patience, and consistent demonstration of care without judgment. Some youth attend sporadically for months before fully engaging.
But consistency pays off. When young people experience reliable care week after week, they begin to believe in the possibility of change and stability.
What Happens in Our Meetings
Every meeting is carefully structured to provide maximum value while maintaining the relaxed, supportive atmosphere that makes youth feel welcome and safe.
Life Skills Training
Practical skills for daily living and personal development
Character Development
Building values, integrity, and positive mindset
Educational Support
Learning opportunities and academic encouragement
Peer Community
Building healthy relationships and support networks
Typical Meeting Flow (90 Minutes)
Opening (15 mins)
Welcome & Check-ins
Creating a safe, welcoming environment where everyone feels heard
Main Session (45 mins)
Life Skills Training
Interactive workshops on practical life skills and character development
Discussion (20 mins)
Peer Learning
Open dialogue where youth share experiences and learn from each other
Closing (10 mins)
Planning & Follow-up
Individual support planning and scheduling additional help as needed
Stories from Our Weekly Meetings
Real transformations that began with consistent attendance at our weekly meetings.
From Disruption to Leadership
Initial Challenge: Youth who frequently disrupted meetings and showed aggressive behavior.
Our Approach: Consistent welcome, patient redirection, gradual responsibility assignment.
Breakthrough: After months of attendance, began helping facilitate discussions and mentor newer participants.
Current Status: Now a peer leader who helps maintain meeting order and welcomes newcomers.
Key Learning: Consistency and patience can transform even the most challenging behaviors when youth feel genuinely valued.
Discovering Academic Potential
Background: Youth attending meetings for social interaction, appeared uninterested in education.
During Meetings: Showed exceptional problem-solving skills during life skills activities.
Our Response: Encouraged educational pursuits, provided scholarship support and tutoring.
Outcome: Currently excelling in secondary school and considering university.
Discovery: Many youth have untapped potential that only becomes visible in the supportive environment of weekly meetings.
Character-First Success
Meeting Attendance: Regular participant showing good character and work ethics.
Opportunity Arose: Local barber offered to train willing youth in hair cutting skills.
Selection Criteria: Character and attendance record from weekly meetings, not just interest.
Success: Completed training successfully and now employed at established barber shop.
Why Character Matters: Good character developed in meetings made this youth an ideal candidate for the opportunity.
The Power of Consistency
Weekly meetings don't just provide services - they build the relationships and trust that make all other interventions possible. When youth know they have a reliable place to belong, they begin to believe in their own potential for change.
Building Community Through Care
Our weekly meetings include not just formal programming, but also the essential elements of nutrition, recreation, and genuine human connection that create lasting relationships
Ensuring no child learns on an empty stomach - communal meals build community
Simple nutrition support that makes a significant difference in learning capacity
Physical activity and play are essential for healthy development and stress relief
Building friendships and positive peer relationships through shared experiences
Joy and confidence building through positive recreational experiences
Holistic Care Beyond Programs
These photos capture the reality of our approach - we see each young person as a whole human being with physical, emotional, and social needs that extend far beyond formal program activities.
Nutrition Support
Simple meals and snacks ensure that hunger never becomes a barrier to learning. We understand that a well-nourished body supports a focused mind.
Joy & Recreation
Play, laughter, and positive peer interaction are essential for healthy development. These moments build resilience and create lasting positive memories.
Emotional Well-being
Creating an environment where young people feel valued, supported, and able to express themselves freely is fundamental to all our work.
Community Building
Through shared meals, games, and activities, we foster a sense of belonging and mutual support that extends beyond individual program participation.
"These aren't just program activities - they're moments of care, connection, and community that help young people experience what healthy relationships and support systems look like."
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Creating Safe Spaces for Growth
Individual attention and counseling support that provides youth with the emotional foundation needed for positive development
Individual counseling and emotional support in a private, safe environment
Building trust through consistent, patient listening and guidance
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Digital Literacy & Life Skills Development
Beyond formal education - we provide digital literacy and practical skills training that prepare youth for the modern world
Digital literacy training that opens doors to future opportunities
Peer-to-peer learning and support during digital skills development
Concentrated learning as youth master essential computer skills
Developing communication and literacy skills through hands-on practice
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Creative Expression & Character Building
Art, creativity, and self-expression are powerful tools for building confidence, processing emotions, and developing life skills
Creative expression through art builds confidence and fine motor skills
Group art projects foster teamwork and creative problem-solving abilities
The pride and self-esteem that comes from creative accomplishment
Celebrating achievements and building community through shared creative experiences
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Join Our Weekly Meeting Team
Be part of the consistent presence that creates transformation. Help us provide the reliable, caring environment where vulnerable youth can begin to heal and grow.
Facilitate Life Skills
Lead workshops on money management, work ethics, communication, and goal setting.
Provide Mentorship
Build relationships and provide individual guidance to youth during meetings.
Support Activities
Help with logistics, recreational activities, and creating a welcoming environment.
Ready to Make a Weekly Difference?
Join the team that provides the foundation for all our other programs.
Consistency Creates Transformation
Every week, 40+ young people know they have a safe place to belong, learn, and grow. Your support helps us maintain this life-changing consistency.
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