Programs & Trainings
Safe Passage coverage across Ward 5, youth leadership pods, family outreach, and a full catalog of community trainings — from Violence Interruption to CBT-informed youth development and school workshops.
Safe Passage
Our Safe Passage program provides daily coverage across 7 Ward 5 schools, where trained ambassadors guide students safely during arrival and dismissal. Beyond supervision, our ambassadors serve as mentors and mediators — building trust, supporting emotional safety, and creating a positive school environment.
- Daily safety coverage during school hours
- Conflict mediation and mentorship support
- Partnership with local schools and families
Youth Leadership Pods
Our Youth Leadership Pods empower students ages 12–22 to lead through peer mediation, mentorship, and creative engagement. From the HSIP and SYEP internship programs to re-engagement pods that offer tutoring, mentoring, and workforce preparation — we build confidence, responsibility, and leadership.
- 15+ trained peer mediators in schools
- 20+ youth annually in HSIP & SYEP internships
- Re-engagement pods for tutoring & creative arts
Family Outreach
Our outreach workers actively connect with families to understand needs, make warm referrals, and ensure wraparound support so students can thrive at home, in school, and in their communities.
- 1:1 family check-ins & home–school connection
- Referrals to services (counseling, housing, food security)
- Ongoing follow-up for stability & student re-engagement
