We're focused on areas of Portland where mental health issues have had a crippling affect.
The kids are as young as 5 and as old as 14.
Children qualify for programming if they live in the neighborhood or are recommended by the local school counselor.
Group Mentors are community members interested in giving at least four hours a month to invest relationally in children during program hours.
We take interested volunteers through an on-boarding and training process to ensure they're well equipped.
We're partnering with churches near schools, to utilize the space when they're not.
These community partnerships are changing neighborhoods.
1627+ Hours of connection time between children and staff or Group Mentors since our founding
61+ Healthy snacks prepared by youth, along with whole foods provided each program day
275+ Hours exploring the amazing places the Pacific Northwest has to offer
900+ Hands-on, screen-free activities since our founding
Our Centennial location was the original and has served more than sixty children since it's founding
Our Rockwood location launched in April 2023 and has served more than forty children