COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
& OPERATIONAL GOALS

Operational Goals

• Recruit, train, and match a minimum of 25 mentor-mentee pairs in Year 1
• Conduct weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions at the Sullivan Avenue facility
• Develop and implement a structured life skills curriculum for all participants
• Establish academic support partnerships with local schools and tutoring resources
• Track and report participant progress through quarterly assessments
• Host monthly group activities and family engagement events

Expected Outcomes

• 1

  Improved academic performance and school attendance

• 2

  Increased self-confidence and goal-setting skills

• 3

  Stronger adult-youth relationships and support networks

Operational Goals

• Launch a Youth Leadership Council with 10–15 members in Year 1
• Deliver monthly leadership workshops covering communication, civic engagement, and career readiness
• Partner with local businesses and organizations for job shadowing and internship opportunities
• Host a bi-annual Youth Empowerment Summit open to the broader community
• Develop a peer mentoring component where older youth mentor younger participants
• Create a leadership alumni network to sustain long-term community impact

Expected Outcomes

• 1

  Youth equipped with public speaking and leadership skills

• 2

  Increased civic participation and community service hours

• 3

  Stronger career readiness and post-secondary planning

Operational Goals

• Establish weekly peer support groups facilitated by trained staff
• Partner with licensed mental health professionals to provide counseling referrals and on-site sessions
• Develop and distribute mental health education materials for youth and families
• Launch a community awareness campaign to reduce mental health stigma in the 63107 zip code
• Train all program staff in Mental Health First Aid and trauma-informed practices
• Create a resource directory connecting families to mental health services across St. Louis

Expected Outcomes

• 1

  Reduced stigma around mental health among youth and families

• 2

  Increased access to mental health resources and professional support

• 3

  Youth equipped with healthy coping strategies and emotional resilience

Operational Goals

• Develop individualized educational support plans for each enrolled participant
• Partner with St. Louis-area schools and special education professionals
• Provide sensory-friendly programming spaces within the Sullivan Avenue facility
• Host monthly parent and caregiver workshops on autism advocacy and navigation
• Build a resource library of autism educational tools, technology, and materials
• Advocate for inclusive policies and practices in local schools and community organizations

Expected Outcomes

• 1

  Improved educational outcomes for youth on the autism spectrum

• 2

  Empowered families with knowledge and advocacy skills

• 3

  Greater inclusion and awareness in the broader community

Operational Goals

• Host a minimum of 6 community events per year including service projects and cultural celebrations
• Establish partnerships with at least 10 local organizations, schools, and businesses in Year 1
• Launch a youth-led community beautification initiative in the Sullivan Avenue neighborhood
• Develop a volunteer program to engage community members in program delivery
• Create a community newsletter and social media presence to share stories and updates
• Participate in city-wide youth and community development coalitions and initiatives

Expected Outcomes

• 1

  Stronger community bonds and neighborhood pride

• 2

  Increased volunteer engagement and community investment

• 3

  People of Power established as a trusted community anchor organization