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Exposure and Aspiration

By exposing youth to relatable role models, new experiences, and diverse opportunities, we expand aspirations and drive personal development, because seeing tangible pathways and possible selves motivates goal-setting and identity growth. This strategy centers on transforming young people's self-concept and future orientation by intentionally connecting them with mentors, careers, and experiential learning that reflect their potential. Unlike generic mentorship or skills training, it emphasizes representation, lived-example modeling, and developmental exposure as catalysts for internal change. It appears across faith-based, sports-based, and longitudinal youth programs, unifying efforts where inspiration precedes action.

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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 5

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Runs mentorship programs, scholarships, and educational workshops DETERMINED TO EDUCATE INC
    direct service
    Operates mentorship programs, scholarship opportunities, and educational workshops aimed at supporting individuals in underserved communities.
  • Alumni engagement and leadership development APEX FOR YOUTH INC
    capacity building
    Engages alumni of Apex programs through the virtual Young Adult Program, offering one-on-one mentors, real-world opportunities, and professional networks, while encouraging continued contribution of time and resources to Apex and other organizations.
  • College and career readiness programming APEX FOR YOUTH INC
    direct service
    Supports students in preparing for college, career exploration, and independence through mentorship and professional development, including career coaching and access to professional networks.
  • Experiential and enrichment activities for youth APEX FOR YOUTH INC
    direct service
    Organizes field trips and structured activities such as ice skating, rock climbing, and sporting events to expose youth to new experiences and opportunities. Includes structured sports programming with team practices, competitive play, and the We Run As One (WRAO) Tournament.
  • Mental health services for youth APEX FOR YOUTH INC
    direct service
    Provides mental health support to youth through art therapy, talk therapy, and play therapy to promote emotional regulation and coping skills, integrated within broader mentoring and development programs.
  • Skill-building programs for elementary school children APEX FOR YOUTH INC
    direct service
    Supports elementary school children in building confidence and communication skills through small group activities, classroom participation, and reading programs such as Read with Apex.
  • Youth mentoring and educational support programs APEX FOR YOUTH INC
    direct service
    Serves over 2,700 youth annually through in-person and virtual mentoring and educational programs for underserved Asian and immigrant youth from low-income families in New York City and nationwide. Programs are developmentally tailored and serve youth from pre-K through 12th grade and beyond, including alumni in young adulthood.
  • Funding charitable organizations HOPE FOR OUR FUTURE INCORPORATED
    grantmaking
    Provides financial support to charitable organizations through formal grantmaking activities.
  • Organizing community empowerment events and workshops HOPE FOR OUR FUTURE INCORPORATED
    direct service
    Conducts community events, workshops, and public service activities aimed at empowering individuals, as part of its direct service programming.
  • Charity weekend event with football camp and family activities CLIFF AVRIL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    direct service
    Hosted a charity weekend event in Jacksonville, Florida, featuring a football camp, music, food, and family activities.
  • Christmas shopping spree for children with athlete support CLIFF AVRIL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    direct service
    Organized a Christmas shopping spree event in Seattle for children to select gifts with the support of professional athletes.
  • Cliffs Crew mentorship program for Black youth CLIFF AVRIL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    direct service
    Operates Cliffs Crew, a program for 10 Black youth who meet regularly and engage with guest speakers from diverse fields who serve as role models and discuss their career paths as Black males.
  • Construction of elementary school in Central Plateau, Haiti CLIFF AVRIL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    direct service
    Completed the second phase of an elementary school in the Central Plateau and broke ground on the final building.
  • Educational and healthy living programs for youth CLIFF AVRIL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    direct service
    Provides educational support and promotes healthy living through nutrition and exercise to youth in Haiti, Jacksonville, Seattle, and Charlotte.
  • Funding for Haiti earthquake rebuilding efforts CLIFF AVRIL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    direct service
    Raised and donated funds to support Haiti's rebuilding efforts following the earthquake.
  • Ping pong fundraising event CLIFF AVRIL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    direct service
    Hosted a ping pong event called Total Beat the Bridge / Ping Pong Slam.
  • Adult education and empowerment programs LATINO PASTORAL ACTION CENTER
    direct service
    Provides multi-level English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and leadership/advocacy workshops for adults. Offers workshops for mothers focused on parenting education, financial independence, mental health, and spiritual formation.
  • After-school academic and holistic support programs LATINO PASTORAL ACTION CENTER
    direct service
    Operates multiple after-school programs (New Hope I, II, III) in the Bronx that provide daily academic support including homework help, snack time, and creative enrichment activities from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for students in need.