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Empowering Your Family.
Transforming Our Community.
We're committed to positively impacting the lives of children and families in our urban community.
Youth Connect
Ages 9 - 17
Youth Connect aims help youth succeed and successfully transition to adulthood by providing opportunities to explore their interests and learn new skills in a fun and interactive way. We provide career exploration through career focused workshops, as well as, financial literacy training to teach the fundamentals of money management. Youth will open savings accounts at the completion of financial literacy training.
Austin Kids Cook!
Age 6-17
Austin Kids Cook! is building young chefs by providing hands on cooking classes that are fun and educational. Classes include a variety of cooking techniques, education on cooking tools, sanitation in the kitchen, and safety. Youth learn about a variety of delicious ingredients and learn to create their own recipes.
Safe Haven Summer Camp
Children ages 6-14 participate in a 2-month summer camp program. Programming includes daily physical and educational activities. Youth participate in arts and crafts as well as financial literacy workshops and STEM related activities. Weekly field trips are also provided. The Safe Haven Summer Program is designed to offer students a safe and engaging environment during the summer break. 100% of the youth remain safe during enrollment.
Future H.O.U.S.E. Program
Future H.O.U.S.E. (Homeowners Using Self-Empowerment) Program is a workshop series to prepare residents for first time home ownership and support current homeowners in stabilizing their finances through financial literacy and empowerment seminars, credit clearing workshops and support, insurance education and enrollment, investment advising, legal real estate counsel and estate planning.
Career Development & Business Lab
This program houses a suite of initiatives and micro-programs that are specifically designed to support teens and adults with workforce readiness.
Austin Incubator Kitchen
The Austin Incubator Kitchen is a commercially licensed shared kitchen space dedicated to helping local entrepreneurs build & grow successful businesses.
Faith-Based First Responders Training
Faith-Based First Responders Training is an initiative in collaboration with the Leaders Network. Staff and volunteers are trained on crisis intervention techniques and trauma informed practices.
GSJ Scholarship Program
For over 21 years, we have raised nearly a half million dollars for scholarships that were awarded to financially challenged community youth.
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