named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Financial Literacy Program
Teaches budgeting, debt management, goal-setting, and financial freedom strategies to empower long-term economic stability.
Mental Health and Well-Being Program
Offers support groups and wellness education to combat stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem, including the 'Believe I’ll Testify' virtual testimony group.
Pearl Summer Youth Employment Program
Summer employment initiative placing youth in job sites across Rochester, combining workplace immersion, life skills training, and character development.
Programs for Persons with Disabilities
Hosts services and experiences tailored to individuals with developmental, intellectual, and neurological disabilities.
The Talented Tenth Program
Youth leadership program for young men focused on personal growth, mentorship, and community responsibility inspired by W.E.B. Du Bois' philosophy.
Youth Travel Program
Provides domestic and international travel opportunities for underrepresented inner-city youth to broaden cultural awareness and leadership skills.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Martial Arts Instruction and Training 1 activity
- Conducts personal development and mentorship programs for youthConducts weekly full-day bootcamps at Agape Black Belt Center that include Taekwondo training and respectful sparring to build discipline and self-control. Facilitates personal development sessions using 'The 7 Daily Habits for Teenagers' and connects youth with mentors through events like the Rochester Mentor Up Summer Soirée.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates science and entrepreneurship education through interactive workshopsEngages students in hands-on science learning through interactive workshops on the physics of light and optics, and provides experiential learning in entrepreneurship by having students run a simulated business.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Hosts annual community events including Thanksgiving coat giveaway and dinnerHosts an annual Thanksgiving coat giveaway and dinner on Flint Street, serving as a community-building event that addresses immediate needs while fostering fellowship.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Hosts bi-monthly virtual support groups for mental health and personal developmentHosts a virtual support group called "Believe I’ll Testify" on the second and fourth Thursday of each month via Zoom, using proven techniques to help individuals manage low self-esteem, anxiety, worry, and uncontrollable thoughts. The group provides a space for shared testimony and fellowship to overcome stress, anxiety, and fear.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Implements the Talented Tenth leadership program for Black youthImplements the "Talented Tenth" program, named after W.E.B. Du Bois' concept, to support exceptional individuals in the Black community through leadership development and personal advancement.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Operates summer youth employment and development programRuns a six-week Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP/Summer of Opportunity) that provides job placements across Rochester, workplace immersion, and hands-on training in entrepreneurship through a partnership with Junior Achievement. The program concludes with a graduation ceremony and awards scholarships to high school seniors transitioning to college.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Operates youth leadership development program for young men experiencing homelessnessRuns a Young Men's Leadership Program that provides residential support and leadership development for school-aged young men experiencing homelessness, fostering personal growth and long-term stability.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Organizes conferences, workshops, and provider referrals for mental health supportOrganizes conferences and workshops on mental health topics and provides referrals to mental health providers and treatment options as part of its support services.
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Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
- Organizes domestic and international travel programs for underrepresented youthProvides domestic and international travel opportunities for underrepresented inner-city youth to experience diverse cultures, with past trips to Europe, Africa, and Israel. Youth return as cultural ambassadors, broadening their worldview and leadership capacity.
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Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
- Provides financial literacy and professional skills education for youthOffers education in financial literacy topics including goal-setting, budgeting, and debt repayment. Also teaches youth to use AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Perplexity AI for ethical and effective workforce applications.
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Social Skills Development for Neurodiverse Youth 1 activity
- Provides services and programming for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilitiesProvides and hosts services and experiences for individuals with developmental, intellectual, and neurological disabilities, including inclusive courses open to all and programs that support emotional and social development through youth mentorship in summer school settings.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$120K
Contributions & grants$64K54%
Program service revenue$55K46%
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expenses
Total expenses$136K
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Grants paid out$117K
balance sheet
Total assets$20K
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Net assets$20K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- KIMBERLI CAMARATA — BOARD MEMBER
- RITA GAITHER — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Agape Black Belt Center Partner — Hosts youth participants for mentorship roles and weekly bootcamps including Taekwondo training.
- Bill Winston Ministries Partner — Partner ministry offering financial teachings through its online store and resources.
- Cinevize Partner — Produced a documentary video chronicling student experiences in the program.
- Facebook Partner — Hosts a "Believe I'll Testify" Facebook group for community fellowship, story sharing, and dissemination of news and medical advancements.
- Google Partner — Partners with Google to provide scholarship opportunities for the Google Career Certificate program.
- Jordan Health Partner — Collaborates on various community health activities.
- Junior Achievement Partner — Provides experiential business education for youth through simulated entrepreneurship activities.
- KCM.org Partner — Partner ministry providing financial teachings through Believers Academy.
- Monroe Community College Partner — Hosts interactive science workshops for youth on topics such as the physics of light.
- Ne-Taba International Partner — Leads personal development sessions for youth using 'The 7 Daily Habits for Teenagers'.
- Rochester Mentor Up Partner — Connects youth with mentors and community leaders through the Summer Soirée event.
- Yes We Can! Partner — Collaborates with "Yes We Can!" in providing services and experiences for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Discipline and Charactermethodology: holistic youth developmentBy combining physical discipline training with character development curriculum, we support youth growth because structured environments paired with moral formation build resilience, self-regulation, and long-term agency.
- Individualized Empowerment Planning for Marginalized Individualsmethodology: individualized empowerment planningBy using listening and observation to co-create personalized advancement plans, we help marginalized individuals realize their potential because tailored support increases ownership, dignity, and sustained engagement.
- Integrated Faith and Therapeutic Healingmethodology: integrated faith and therapyBy combining evidence-based therapeutic techniques with spiritual principles, we empower individuals to overcome stress and anxiety because faith-integrated approaches enhance emotional resilience and internal motivation for healing.
- Opportunity, Support, and Inspiration Model for Youthmethodology: opportunity-support-inspiration modelBy providing access to opportunity, support, and inspiration, we enable young people to reach their potential because holistic developmental ecosystems address structural and motivational barriers simultaneously.
- Peer Support and Storytelling to Reduce Stigmamethodology: peer_support_and_storytellingBy sharing lived experiences through peer storytelling and virtual support groups, we reduce mental health stigma and increase help-seeking behavior because relatable narratives build trust and normalize care engagement.