About Us

Our Mission is to improve the quality of life for at-risk youth in the inner city of  Philadelphia and surrounding counties emphasizing education, psychotherapy, and social skills. We strive to Help Other People Excel to better our communities for generations to come.

Our Core Values:

Our core values center on making better lives for youth between the ages of 13-24 years old, by building Courage, Confidence, and Character.  We do this by offering a variety of services and educational opportunities that help young men and women expand their life choices and ultimately make the world a better place. Please contact Karen Jackson at 215-259-8714

Executive Board

Karen Jackson

Karen E Jackson

Founder & CEO

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Daiquiri Robinson

Daiquiri Robinson

Vice President 

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Mary Lawton

Treasurer

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Karen Payton (1)

Karen Payton

Secretary

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Jolyn Brand PhD (1)

Dr Jolyn Brand

General Board Member

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John O'Leary

John O’Leary

General Board Member

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JonathanEllis (1)

Jonathan Ellis

General Board Member

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Advisory Committee

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Dr. Rasheda Likely, Ph.D

Advisory Committee

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Nicole Faust

Nicole Blackson-Faust

Advisory Committee

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Anthony Lloyd

Anthony Lloyd

Advisory Committee

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Wayne Hunter

Wayne Hunter

Build/Code/Fly Trust Program Director/ Advisory Committee

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Program Directors

Wayne Hunter

Wayne Hunter

Build/Code/Fly Trust Program Director/ Advisory Committee

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Michelle Rogers PhD (1)

Dr. Michelle Rogers, Ph.D

Director of S.T.E.A.M Program

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Carl Wesley MSW, LCSW (1)

Carl Wesley MSW,LCSW

Director of COPE for Life

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Get Involved

We are Building Youth of Courage, Confidence, and Character who will make the world a better place. We work with young men & women between the ages of 13-24 years old.