Our work focuses on uplifting our community by empowering youth to make positive life choices that impacts the greater good.
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Our programs support our mission by reducing crime, poverty, and chronic underemployment. In addition, our programs promote academic attainment, character building, life skills development, and workforce training to motivate self-sufficiency and productive futures.
Re-Entry & Diversion
82%
decrease in school discipline events
65%+ youth participants did not have a negative interaction with law enforcement
Workforce Programs
110 Youth
served between Junior Workforce and Trade Career Academy programs.
Training options in a variety of careers including electrical, IT, and HVAC
Academic Enrichment
100%
Grade Promotion & Graduation Rate
100% of Students Earned Higher GPAs +80 Average Increase in SAT scores
UPCOMING EVENTS.
We are excited to launch Operation Engage Basketball Mentoring Program with the Dea Education Foundation, Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA, PGC Office of Community Relations and The City of District Heights, a FREE 7 week experience designed to help youth grow on and off the court.
Basketball sessions will be led by Soul Programs, bringing high energy training, skill development, and mentorship to the court. This program is more than basketball. It is about confidence, teamwork, discipline, and positive mentorship in a safe and encouraging environment.
District Heights Recreation Center
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4, 11, 18
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Ages 12 to 16
Cost FREE
Youth will enjoy basketball clinics, life skills and character building activities, and meaningful connections with positive role models who care about their success.
Parents, this is a great opportunity to keep your child active, engaged, and supported after school.
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PARTNER WITH US!
It takes a village to support the varying needs of our community. Jacob's Ladder constantly seeks new partnerships to further our collective impact across the region. To learn more about Jacob's Ladder and identify pathways to partnership, please email us at life@thejacobsladder.org