Education initiative

Maple Teen Center

The Maple Teen Center aims to fight the Educational Inequity and Youth Violence barriers by providing a safe environment for middle and high schoolers to receive academic help and build community with other teens. Through holistic mentorship that aims to develop the emotional and spiritual well-being of teens, Teen Center leads seek to fight misplaced identity and restore dignity in the teens in our neighborhoods. The objective of Teen Center is to give teens a chance to be themselves and use their unique talents and personalities to encourage one another.

Where: 601 E Valencia Dr, Fullerton, CA 92832

When: Monday-Thursday 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Who: 7th Grade - 12th Grade

goals

Relationships

Provide intentional and holistic mentorship to teens that aims to empower their voice and fight misplaced identity.

Environment

Create a space for teens to freely be themselves and build deep friendships with others in their neighborhood.

Develop

Encourage teens to know that their life is purposeful and rich in spite of any external barriers or circumstances.

Opportunities

Offer academic support to teens who may not have a quiet place to study at home or the monetary support to participate in educational enrichment extracurriculars.

Fun

Provide fun recreational opportunities that develop healthy relational bonds and increase confidence, trust, and a sense of belonging within the teens and leaders.