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Program Overview

Our B.U.I.L.D PROJECT (Built Using Intellect Love & Discipline) acquires vacantproperties to train young adults ages 18-24 on Basic Home Construction, G.E.D and Low Voltage Systems (i.e. Security Systems, Surveillance Cameras, Home
Theater, and Cable TV). Our students will have the opportunity to live in the houses that we construct as part of our Transitional Housing Program. Work Force Development (i.e. job skills training [Home Construction and Electronic Systems
Technician Pre-Apprentice Programs], resume writing, interview skills, and soft skills). Including job search and internships with our local small business owner's network. Purchase vacant properties. Use properties as on the job training 2-3 times a week for students (providing stipend for days worked). Using Habitat for Humanity's home construction curriculum we will instruct students 2-3 times a week at Leonard Hicks Community Center. We will provide weekly workshops on resume writing, interview skills, and soft skills training. New Kingdom Faith Christian Church will provide spiritual groups once a week. Yoga and Acupuncture will be provided at Leonard Hicks Community .

I rise Program-We mentor in Baltimore City Schools and Recreation Centers with our iRise Program, which focuses on the prevention and intervention of substance use
disorder, bullying and childhood obesity. We execute our mission by strategically setting standards and goals, and implementing structure to foster a secure environment. We hold our students and parents accountable by emphasizing education by offering tutoring services and teaching time management skills. We also educate students on other important areas in life such as puberty/adolescent transition, economics, conflict resolution and anger management. Engage children, youth, and young adultsthrough mentoring, health education and life-skills building to reduce the likelihood of early introduction to illicit and non-illicit substances and drug culture (i.e. gang violence, juvenile affected, lower educated, and aged out foster care).

Behavioral Health Program: Through involvement in our behavioralhealth program each student will also be connected with a case manager (for support services) and mentor. Connect
each student with a therapist for bi-weekly appointment. Provide weekly groups addressing anger management, conflict resolution, coping mechanisms, financial literacy,
bullying, life skills and spiritual guidance.