LOAVES AND FISHES MINISTRY INC

We provide academic assistance and social-emotional skills for under-resourced youth in collaboration with schools, families, and other community organizations. We help our youth build resilience to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and prepare them for life opportunities, including post-high school education and employment. We also provide enrichment opportunities to introduce youth to new experiences and situations they may not otherwise have, leading to new skills and even careers. Through our work we build self-esteem and character so that our youth become contributing citizens in our community. We also work closely with the families of our youth, many of whom frequently struggle with hunger, unstable housing, poor transportation, and low-wage employment. While we cannot solve these problems, we make referrals to other agencies who can assist and stand with our families through the process of application and subsequent action.