named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Economics & Entrepreneurship
Interactive financial literacy program covering budgeting, saving, credit, and entrepreneurship, including weekly stipends deposited into student savings accounts for education-related expenses.
Education Module
Supports college enrollment, study skills, and classroom etiquette, with mentorship, tutoring, and programs engaging parents and teachers as educational partners.
Extended Day Institute
Partnership with Buffalo Public Schools and 21st Century Community Learning Centers to deliver STEM enrichment, tutoring, and mentoring at MST Prep School to improve academic performance and conduct.
Nutrition & Health
Provides nutritious meal alternatives, promotes regular exercise, and teaches healthy lifestyle habits to combat childhood obesity and poor nutrition.
Parent Scholarship Program
Offers scholarships for parents to pursue academic and career goals, such as the full scholarships provided to the Trocaire College Surgical Technology Program.
Parent University
Provides parents with resources to support their child's academic and personal development through programming on leadership, advocacy, and intergenerational skill exchange, including technology and life skills training.
Sane Mind
Educates youth about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse on brain development and mental health, while offering after-school and summer alternatives to promote success.
Social Responsibility
Encourages youth to understand their role in the community and world through discussions on current events, cultural values, and global awareness.
Social Skills
Teaches youth job search techniques, etiquette, and decision-making to reduce youth violence and bullying, promoting constructive community participation.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- College and career readiness supportProvides resources and guidance to support student college enrollment and application processes. Teaches job search skills, part-time employment acquisition, and formal and informal etiquette as part of a social skills development program.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for adult educationFunds two full scholarships for parents to complete the Trocaire College Surgical Technology Program.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Nutrition and health educationProvides alternative, more nutritious lunch options during program hours and incorporates light exercise into lesson plans. Delivers a nutrition teaching module that promotes healthy eating habits, regular exercise, and education on bodily functions and healthy lifestyle conditioning.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Parent and community engagement programsOffers programs for parents, teachers, and community leaders, including needs assessments to inform Parent University programming, monthly event nights featuring job fairs and CPR/First Aid training, and the Parents as Partners and Teachers as Partners initiative that provides resources and incentives to support student education.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- STEM education and career enrichmentDelivers interactive STEM workshops, externship opportunities, and enrichment activities to students to improve proficiency in science and mathematics.
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
- Substance abuse prevention educationTeaches children about the harmful effects of drug and alcohol abuse on the brain through an educational module, and provides parents with education on supervising their children to prevent substance use. Offers after-school and summer programs that provide youth with positive alternatives to substance use.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth development and academic support programsProvides tutoring, mentoring, and academic assistance to teens and young adults, including after-school and summer programs that support academic performance and standardized test improvement. Partners with the Buffalo Public School System and 21st Century Community Learning Center to deliver services at Math Science and Technology Preparatory School at Seneca.
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Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
- Youth financial literacy and savings programProvides weekly monetary stipends to participants, deposited into individual savings accounts opened with student guidance, for use in purchasing education-related materials with administrative approval. Delivers interactive financial education lessons covering banking, saving, budgeting, the stock market, and entrepreneurship, including case studies of successful entrepreneurs.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Youth life skills and social responsibility educationUses the 40 Developmental Assets for Adolescents framework to guide parent-child life skills education. Conducts educational sessions on youth violence and bullying and offers a Social Responsibility module featuring group discussions on local and global current events to explore youth roles in society.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$142
Contributions & grants$142100%
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expenses
Total expenses$2K
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balance sheet
Total assets$248
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Net assets$-4K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -92.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 4
- DENISE MCMICHAEL-HOUSTON — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH CAFFEE — DIRECTOR
- FRED ARCHER — DIRECTOR
- STEVE LAKOMY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- 21st Century Community Learning Center Partner — Collaborating organization in the implementation of the after-school program at MST Prep School.
- Buffalo Public School System Partner — Partner organization in delivering the Extended Day Institute program at MST Prep School.
- Trocaire College Partner — Partnered with SENSES Foundation to provide scholarships for parents to complete the Surgical Technology Program.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential Financial Literacy Educationmethodology: earn-and-saveBy combining interactive financial education with hands-on savings experience through stipends deposited into student-held accounts, the organization builds responsible financial behavior because direct practice reinforces knowledge and cultivates long-term economic self-efficacy.
- Family-Engaged, Participatory Program Designmethodology: participatory_program_designBy using parent-led needs assessments and engaging families and educators as active partners, the organization ensures programming aligns with community priorities because co-design and shared ownership increase relevance, trust, and sustained participation.
- Integrated Academic and College Readiness Supportmethodology: college-readiness-and-classroom-disciplineBy combining supplemental academic support, mentorship, and college readiness training with classroom discipline and study skills, the organization improves student outcomes because targeted academic interventions and behavioral expectations jointly increase educational engagement and performance.
- Positive Youth Development Through Structured Programmingmethodology: positive-youth-developmentBy providing structured after-school and summer programming, the organization reduces idle time and prevents substance use because consistent, engaging activities during high-risk hours promote healthy behavior and build constructive routines.
- Village Model for Youth Developmentmethodology: village_modelBy surrounding youth with supportive relationships and positive teachings through a "village" model, the organization fosters long-term personal development because sustained, multi-adult mentorship creates a stable developmental ecosystem that reinforces values and resilience.