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Project Discovery is school drop-out prevention, college access preparatory program serving economically disadvantaged and first generation college students. The program is designed to promote education as a means to ending the cycle of poverty for current and future generations of students. Students attend various informative workshops designed to stimulate interest in attending and graduating colleges and or preparatory schools. Workshops include: Goal Setting Study Skills Self Esteem Choosing a Career Choosing a College College Life Criteria for Admission to Colleges Financial Aid Project Discovery assist students and their families to provide them with the following services: Obtain information and guidance on how to choose a college How to find financial aid and scholarships How to make the transition into college life Visit a variety of college campuses to get a true picture of the college experience Interact with professors and administrators from various colleges Students get free SAT, ACT, and college fee waivers to assist them in their finances Project Discovery works within the school system with superintendent, principals, teachers, and guidance counselors Participating Schools Dan River High School Tunstall High School Chatham High School Gretna High School

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The Richmond Citadel offers youth programs, spiritual support and place of worship.

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Provide year-round academic support to children in grades 1 - 12 living in the Arlandria-Chirilagua community. Daily, nutritious meals are part of the program. Students receive an average of 350 hours of academic and general support annually. Services included are an afterschool program, mentoring, and summer program.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Waynesboro, Staunton & Augusta County offers programs in five Core Program Areas that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people: The Arts Education Health & Wellness Leadership & Service Sports & Recreation Boys & Girls Club Movement has focused additional efforts on helping children and teens achieve in our three priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.

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A post-secondary access program currently offered through 24 Partner Agencies throughout Virginia in grades four to twelve. Project Discovery encourages students to stay in and graduate high school and provides resources and tools for students to successfully make the transition to post-secondary education. This is the central administrative office for this program. Project Discovery is a proven and replicable program that will help any student succeed in high school and get into college. Over the last 11 years over 84% of our graduates have gone on to post secondary education. Our program is a proven mix to: *Mentoring; *Time Management Skills; *Study Skills; *Help with Remedial Classes; *Help with Advanced Classes; *Visioning and Planning for the Future; *College Admissions Help; *Financial Aid Assistance; *Financial Literacy; College Campus Visits.

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Offers the chance to explore STEM concepts and skills with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, live demos, touring exhibitions, breathtaking presentations in The Dome and special events.

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Programs promoting youth development through civic engagement, leadership and afterschool programs with local school district.

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Summer enrichment program for students in families with limited incomes who attend public elementary or middle schools in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Portsmouth. Activities include swimming, music, academics, athletics, art, and field trips

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Provides programs and events for young people. Offers education and support that addresses pressing issues like HIV and AIDS prevention, teen conflict resolution and more. Young poets, singers, actors, dancers and dreamers come together to sport one another to learn and grow. This peer led environment is made up of young people and trusted older adult mentors.

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Youth Development promotes the healthy social emotional development of children and youth through evidence- based prevention services and initiatives, subsequently preventing costly risk outcomes such as alcohol and other substance use, pregnancy, school drop-out, and violence.

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Provides tutoring, educational support, SAT and college application preparation, college visits, and other related assistance to low-income middle and high school students who want to go to college.

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NVFS' Youth Initiatives programs provide teenagers and young adults with the skills and resources needed to build healthier well-being - at school, at home and within their communities. This includes connections to healthy activities as well as the skills to build and maintain healthy relationships with friends and family. Providing youth with these tools helps them build brighter futures not only for themselves, but for their community as well.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Waynesboro, Staunton & Augusta County offers programs in five Core Program Areas that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people: The Arts Education Health & Wellness Leadership & Service Sports & Recreation Boys & Girls Club Movement has focused additional efforts on helping children and teens achieve in our three priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.

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Programs are uniquely designed to teach personal and community leadership skills through the core values of Outward Bound: integrity, excellence, compassion and inclusion. Whether rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing, or exploration, each student participates in a curriculum-based, team-building experience developed to instill a stronger sense of leadership in the student's personal life and to inspire and prepare them to take on leadership roles in their communities.

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Helps low-income students Grades 9-12 explore the possibility of higher education. Offers assistance for students in high school. Workshops address goal setting, academic preparation, admissions procedures, financial aid and college selection. Campus visits and cultural enrichment activities are also included.

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Providing positive youth development, committed mentoring, and character-centered athletics.

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Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based positive youth development program (PA-PYD) designed to develop and enhance girls' social, psychological, and physical competencies to successfully navigate life experiences.

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Runs youth groups including boys and girls groups, after school programs for children, and a summer camp program.

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Project Discovery is designed to stimulate first-generation college-bound students through information and encouragement. Activities include cultural workshops, guidance in class selection, SOL and SAT preparatory classes, workshops in both financial aid and college life, and college campus tours. Project Discovery s curriculum offers students a place to define and build their character and their self-esteem through relationships established with one another and their Program Specialist.

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Offers strength-building programs using the creative arts as the foundation, and tracks in four areas of focus: entrepreneurship, cultural exploration, financial literacy and community/leadership development.

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Provides programs to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

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The National Urban League Incentives to Excel & Succeed (NULITES) is a nationwide youth initiative, designed to reflect the positive aspects of youth in today's society while providing opportunities for personal and leadership development. NULITES has its own youth officers who develop, implement and execute activities with guidance from adult advisors.

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Programs promoting youth development through civic engagement, leadership and afterschool programs with local school district.

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Provides programs to prevent juvenile delinquency and promote positive youth development, and administer the Children's Services Act, Crime Control Act programs and other youth focused programming.

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Offers a one-to-one mentoring prevention program working with children, matching them with a caring responsible adult to build a friendship and valuable skills.

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