Youth Development Nonprofits in Massachusetts

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TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, BUILD STRONG CHARACTER AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND LEADERS. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING A SAFE HAVEN FILLED WITH HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY, ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING ADULTS, AND LIFE-ENHANCING PROGRAMS. OUR CORE VALUES STRONGLY SUPPORT OUR MISSION AND INCLUDE YOUTH FIRST, INTEGRITY, COMMUNITY, EQUITY, AND INNOVATION.

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CAMP HARBOR VIEW FOUNDATION PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE (SEE SCHEDULE O) INNER-CITY BOSTON AT-RISK YOUTH CAN EXPERIENCE FUN, FRIENDSHIP, NEW EXPOSURES, AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES.

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THE YMCA IS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

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TO CHALLENGE AND NURTURE URBAN YOUTH AS STUDENTS, ATHLETES AND CITIZENS SO THAT THEY RECOGNIZE AND FULFILL THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN LIFE.

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ROCA'S MISSION IS TO BE A RELENTLESS FORCE IN DISRUPTING INCARCERATION, POVERTY, AND RACISM BY ENGAGING THE YOUNG ADULTS, POLICE, AND SYSTEMS AT THE CENTER OF URBAN VIOLENCE IN RELATIONSHIPS TO ADDRESS TRAUMA, FIND HOPE, AND DRIVE CHANGE.

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GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

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TO EMPOWER THE YOUTH OF NANTUCKET TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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TO IGNITE AND NURTURE THE AMBITION OF OUR MOST DISCONNECTED YOUTH TO TRADE VIOLENCE AND POVERTY FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SUCCESS IN BOTH LOWELL AND LAWRENCE, MA.

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THE CLUB IS FOR YOUTH MEMBERS AND PROVIDES ATHLETIC, RECREATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, CAMPING, GUIDANCE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.

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TO PROVIDE A RANGE OF POST-ACUTE CARE AND SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND THE GENERAL COMMUNITY.

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GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL, INC. CREATES OPPORTUNITIES BY COLLABORATING WITH THE COMMUNITY AND EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS.

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EXPLORATION SCHOOL'S MISSION IS PRIMARILY TO OPERATE SUMMER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH DIVERSE STUDENT BODIES THAT ENCOURAGE INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY, THE JOY OF LEARNING, RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING AND INVESTIGATION AND APPRECIATION OF THE WORLD AND PEOPLE AND IDEAS.

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THE MISSION OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IS TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIMES BY INSTILLING IN THEM THE VALUES OF THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW.

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PARTNER WITH UNDER-RESOURCED FAMILIES PROVIDING THEIR CHILDREN WITH MENTORS WHO HELP THEM THRIVE.

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OUR MISSION IS TO ALWAYS WELCOME AND CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMBRACE DIVERSITY, NURTURE GROWTH, AND INSPIRE SUCCESS.

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THE MISSION IS TO INCREASE YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS, FITNESS, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS BY TARGETING ONE OF THE MAJOR OBSTACLES LIMITING PARTICIPATION - ACCESS TO SPORTS EQUIPMENT. GOOD SPORTS DISTRIBUTES SPORTS EQUIPMENT, FOOTWEAR, AND APPAREL TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS OFFERING PROGRAMS TO DISADVANTAGED YOUTH HELPING TO LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLES.

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AMERICA SCORES NEW ENGLAND HELPS URBAN YOUTH BUILD ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS AND CHARACTER THROUGH SOCCER AND TEAM-BASED ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. BOSTON SCORES ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE ALL YOUTH FEEL A SENSE OF BELONGING AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE OF GREATER LAWRENCE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

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SOCIEDAD LATINA WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO CREATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LATINE LEADERS WHO ARE CONFIDENT, COMPETENT, SELF-SUSTAINING AND PROUD OF THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION, WE HAVE DEVELOPED AN INNOVATIVE, MULTI-SERVICE MODEL CALLED PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS, WHICH ENGAGES YOUTH OVER THE LONG-TERM (AGES 11-21) TO BUILD SKILLS IN: EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND ARTS & CULTURE. THESE FOUR CONTENT AREAS ARE INFUSED INTO EACH PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUTH WHO ENGAGE WITH SOCIEDAD LATINA HAVE THE BROAD SKILL SETS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY. WE IMPLEMENT AN ASSET-BASED APPROACH TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORTING YOUTH TO DEVELOP POSITIVE CULTURAL IDENTITIES WHICH SERVE AS PROTECTIVE FACTORS, PROMOTE RESILIENCY, AND CONTINUE LATINE CULTURAL TRADITIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR SUCCESS RELIES ON DEEP PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERS ACROSS BOSTON.

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TO NURTURE YOUNG INDIVIDUALS THROUGH QUALITY PROGRAMMING IN SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENTS.