EQUITY AND EMPOWERMENT FOR EVANSTON FAMILIES
Empowering Youth, Fostering Community, Shaping Futures
Our 8 Pathways To Success
Mentorship
We will provide access to a liaison or other villagers that can assist with needs in a multitude of ways
Building Healthy Relationships
Long term relationships developed through program participation and built on common interests
Education
We will provide access to academic interventions for each child throughout the entire school year
Family Support Network
Our children learn the value and importance of good relationships. This is essential to our mission and the overall development of each child, and helps them develop networking skills
Interest Exploration and Discovery
Our children are actively engaged in activities and explorations that help them find their passion and purpose in life
Career Discovery and Development
We will partner with businesses that provide internships, apprenticeships and jobs as our children get older
Financial Literacy
Our children learn basic financial literacy and have the opportunity to earn money that’s placed into an investment account which they can access when they graduate high school
Community Service
Our children learn to give back and pay it forward through participation and leadership in community service