Safety-First Development

Designs and leads educational workshops on attention and writing, and delivers lectures on Ukrainian history, identity, and culture to students in Ukraine and other regions.

Supports Ukrainian youth in securing international educational opportunities by providing financial assistance for exam fees, applications, and travel, and has facilitated over $26 million in scholarships.

Provides mental health services to program participants, including one-on-one therapy and group sessions, as part of holistic support for displaced and at-risk youth.

Runs an annual eight-month cohort-based leadership and education program for Ukrainian youth, launched in 2022, to support Ukraine's recovery through training, mentorship, and access to international opportunities.

Runs the ImpactUA program, placing American and displaced Ukrainian students in summer internships with local Ukrainian NGOs, delivering approximately 2,000 hours of hands-on work and supporting Ukraine’s recovery.

Offers selected fellows access to high-level engagements, including events with the Ukrainian Parliament and a Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization, to expand leadership networks.

Collaborates with Yale’s International Leadership Center to deliver a cohort-based program featuring online training and an in-person component at Yale University for Ukrainian youth.

Operates MentorUkraine, a one-on-one mentorship program that pairs Ukrainian youth with students from top U.S. universities to support university applications and leadership development.

Organizes an annual international food tasting and music festival featuring children's activities, arts and crafts, vendor exhibitions, and cultural food tasting, promoting community engagement and youth participation.

Offers community service and volunteer opportunities for youth to encourage civic responsibility and leadership development.

Organizes guest speaker sessions and educational events focused on youth development topics as part of its regular programming.

Offers structured homework assistance with access to a designated homework area and computer lab to support academic achievement for youth.

Engages youth in hands-on learning through organizing maple syrup sap collection activities, fostering environmental education and stewardship.

Sells maple syrup in sizes ranging from half pint to gallon at prices between $6.00 and $60.00, available for purchase at the Youth Center or via delivery in exchange for a donation, likely supporting program sustainability.

Provides recreational services including pool, ping pong, foosball, PlayStation games, and other leisure activities to promote social engagement and healthy development among youth.

Maintains a vending area that provides snacks for youth, supporting basic needs and accessibility during program hours.

Hosts weekly family-style dinners and organized dances as part of regular programming to build community and provide positive social experiences for youth.

Provides a safe and stable environment for youth development through direct and indirect guidance, offering ongoing support to children and youth ages 10–18. Programs have served over 6,000 children cumulatively, with hundreds participating annually.