The Problem
Many young adults lack a purpose, which can lead them into a bad direction in life. Combined with the lacking of proper social skills, career guidance, literacy, financial responsibility, and time management, the struggle can grow into something more severe.
Many of these struggles could have been avoided if our young adults were able to better identify with who they are on the inside, and why they are so important to the world that they live in. It is common that these young adults face judgmental criticism, and they are blamed for the struggles that they face in their life. When these young adults struggle to find understanding and compassion it leaves them feeling unloved, unwanted, and it does nothing to encourage them to succeed in life.
Many young people talk of lacking purpose and meaning in life. They often lack helpful role models, feeling that the world in which they live bears little or no resemblance to that from which their parents emerged.
- ACU National
Ignoring the problem doesn’t make it go away, it only enables it to grow and to further destroy the lives of these young adults. Studies show that if we continue to sit back and do nothing at all, the problem will only continue to increase.
Every year 1.1 million students drop out of high school in the United States alone.
, That’s 1 student every 26 seconds or 7,000 students a day.
- Bureau of Justice Statics
The problems that young women face today
Across racial and ethnic groups, female dropouts are substantially less likely to be employed than female students who finish high school. Overall, 30% of female adults who completed high school were unemployed, compared to 47% of adult females who dropped out.
-National Women Law Center
The problems that young men face today
Experience disparities in school that lowers self-estem & increases anger.
Low-income students are more likely to be involved in “in-school” arrest.
84% of males under the age of 25 return to prison within 5 years of release.
WE CAN HELP BY Creating New Directions
We aim to provide the structure, empowerment and support every teen and young adult needs. This is our way of serving our community and investing in their tomorrow. We want to help every individual to know that we are a listening ear and a helping hand. We want to create experiences that enlarge perspectives, ignite drive and passion, reveal possibilities and inspire pursuits.
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Keyontae, Age 16
Keyontae was facing not being promoted to the 9th grade and ineligibility to play varsity football. He was in need of leadership to help him in making better life decisions among peers and his environment. Keyontae completed 5 weeks in CND/Mentorship program, he earned the credits needed for promotion to the 10th grade, scoring one of the highest scores in math and one of the top students in his summer program. He is eligible to play football this school year. Keyontae’s elevated in his maturity and making responsible decisions through mentorship and he use the tools learned to play a positive role in his life. We look forward to him becoming an very successful youngman.
David M, Age 20
David was in distress, he needed food assistance , budgeting help and his G.E.D to further his education . He enrolled and 4 weeks into CND/Mentorship program David received his food aid and learned how to purchase necessary products according to his budget. He is dedicated to his mentorship and tutoring weekly which has increased his intellect and self-esteem. David is preparing to take his G.E.D and is on the road to greatness. He is excited for what’s to come in his future.
Keyara Z, Age 19
As a young mother Keyara was in need of housing, financial stability and her G.E.D. So she decided to enroll in CND and she completed 5 weeks of the program and evolved nicely. Keyara was able to obtain all the necessary documents needed to register for school and apply for employment. She has acquired employment and on the road to financial stability for herself and baby girl. In the near future, she will be registering for school to obtain her G.E.D. and that will be just the beginning to so much more that awaits her journey ahead.