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Programs

1. During the reporting year the organization hosted a Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Derby and Camping Experience as part of its youth engagement and violence prevention efforts. This multi-day event provided a safe structured environment where youth participated in fishing activities mentorship and overnight camping. Participants engaged with credible mentors developed teamwork and life skills and took part in discussions focused on conflict resolution wellness and positive decision-making. The program also fostered community connection by involving families and local partners. This initiative supports the organizations mission by offering positive skill-building experiences that promote youth development and reduce risk factors associated with violence and system involvement.

   $15,500 spent
   4% of program spending

2. During the reporting year the organization implemented a Monthly Youth Skating Program as part of its ongoing youth engagement and violence prevention efforts. This recurring activity provided a safe supervised space for youth to participate in recreational skating while building positive peer relationships. Participants engaged with mentors and credible messengers who offered guidance encouragement and informal life skills support. The program promoted physical activity stress relief and constructive use of free time while incorporating positive messaging around decision-making and personal responsibility. This initiative supports the organizations mission by creating consistent opportunities for youth to remain engaged in pro-social activities that reduce risk factors associated with violence and negative behaviors.

   $6,000 spent
   2% of program spending

3. During the reporting year the organization implemented Weekly Healing Circles as part of its youth development and violence prevention efforts. These facilitated sessions provided a safe supportive space for youth to openly share experiences process emotions and build trust with peers and mentors. Guided by trained facilitators and credible messengers participants engaged in structured discussions focused on emotional wellness conflict resolution and healthy coping strategies. The circles emphasized trauma-informed culturally responsive practices that promote self-awareness and resilience. This initiative supports the organizations mission by strengthening protective factors and providing consistent healing-centered engagement that reduces risk factors associated with violence and system involvement.

   $7,300 spent
   2% of program spending

4. During the reporting year the organization implemented Monthly Listening Sessions focused on critical topics including marijuana use fentanyl awareness anger management and sex trafficking prevention. These sessions provided a safe structured environment for youth to engage in open dialogue ask questions and receive accurate age-appropriate information. Facilitated by trained staff and credible messengers the sessions encouraged honest conversations increased awareness of risks and promoted informed decision-making. Participants were supported in developing coping strategies and understanding the real-life impacts of high-risk behaviors. This initiative supports the organizations mission by equipping youth with knowledge and tools to make safer choices while reducing risk factors associated with substance use exploitation and violence.

   $6,350 spent
   2% of program spending

5. During the reporting year the organization implemented Annual LoveNotes 4.0 Sessions a relationship education program designed to help youth develop healthy relationship skills and reduce risk factors associated with dating violence and exploitation. The sessions provided structured evidence-based instruction on communication boundaries decision-making and emotional awareness. Facilitated by trained staff and credible messengers participants engaged in interactive discussions and activities that promote self-worth respect and accountability in relationships. The program emphasizes prevention by addressing behaviors and patterns that can lead to unhealthy or unsafe situations. This initiative supports the organizations mission by strengthening protective factors and equipping youth with the skills needed to build safe healthy relationships.

   $9,500 spent
   3% of program spending

6. Since we did not include the operational costs for each of these projects as listed in Part IX line 25 into each program individually this will indicate the costs as incurred during the year over and above what the programs indicate to balance with Part III line 4e

   $332,002 spent
   88% of program spending

The 6 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $376,652.