This age group represents one of the most transitional times of life. Choices made during this time frame can affect a lifetime. Are you called to be salt and light in the midst of the transition? Do you have ideas and resources that would help pave the way for young people moving into adulthood? There are many ways to get involved. The mentoring programs of the area school districts are listed on the Elementary Education page. Other opportunities to serve this age group can be found at:
African American Men & Boys – http://www.aambharvestfoundation.com/ – Working with local school districts and institutions of higher education to identify the barriers preventing academic achievement and to eliminate the academic achievement gap between African-American and Caucasian students.
Big Brother Big Sisters – www.bbbscentraltx.org/
Partners in Hope – http://www.covenant.org/mission-ministry/partners-in-hope This site explains the work of Allen and Julie Weeks in the St. John’s area of town.
Pip Start – http://www.pipstart.org/ – To prepare youth to serve their families and communities.
Young Life – http://sites.younglife.org/sites/Austin/default.aspx – Invested in building supportive relationships with high school and middle school youth.
If you know of other organizations that should be on this page, please let us know.