The Urban Passage works with
adjudicated youth to lessen the impact of their
incarceration and provide them with the life skills that are
critical for success upon their release.
For Our Youth,
We inspire them with a
biblical foundation; Stabilize them with a youth development
and academic curriculum and; Re-introduce them to the
community through our community mentoring program.
We believe
that to reach the core of young people we are called to do
the following:
- Understand
their plight in life by investing our time and
services
- Take
an active approach to uncover their essence as
beautiful and worthy people who matter.
- Present
the truth in love and with grace.
- Provide
a safe environment for interpersonal growth.
- Teach
the appropriate boundaries and goal setting tools
required for successful communication and relating
skills.
- Combine
these actions to create a template for a successful
life strategy.
- Present
faith-based principles that can transform them and
help them live life today.
Our
mission is to come alongside young people individually and
collectively with a rich variety of programming that
- Is
Consistent and Long Term & Demonstrates our
Commitment
- Builds
Relationship & Provides Structure and A Sense of
Security
- Opens
an Avenue for understanding and expression
- Sets
a Standard & Is not tolerant
- Builds
Character and Self-Esteem
- Demands
Accountability
The
Board of Directors - click
to view bios
Kimberly
Y Moore – President & Chairwoman
Janet O. Ibru – Secretary & Treasurer
Michael L. Jenkins- Vice President
Cheryl
C. Lenzley, Minister
David
E. Thomas, (M.S.) (Ed.M.)
Royan Holland - Program Director
