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Hampton Roads: Mentoring & Leadership Development
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100 Black Men of VirginiaThe Virginia Peninsula Chapter provides a variety of educational, informative and uplifting programs for the whole family. Our programs teach the necessary leadership and development skills to assist our mentees and their families in realizing and maximizing their full potential.
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757 Mayors757 Majors works to develop leaders, promote mental and physical health through community service, sports, arts, and clubs. Free basketball programs for boys and girls. Located in Chesapeake and open to kids in all areas of Hampton Roads.
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757 We Care757 We Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization geared towards promoting positivity to our youth through various community awareness initiatives, career exploration programs and mentorship.
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American Heritage GirlsAmerican Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age.
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Baby Boy Mentoring ProgramBaby Boy Mentoring Program provides services to young men ages 5 - 17 without a father in their lives. Based in Portsmouth, serving all of Hampton Roads.
We want to help these young men improve their academic achievements, self-esteem, social competence, and avoidance of problems/high-risk behavior. We will build a relationship with these young men and show these young men that we care and want to help them achieve greatness. Our goal is to teach and demonstrate the principles of manhood to young men, enabling them to achieve their dreams and become men who are strong, responsible, and productive. -
Big Brothers, Big Sisters – South Hampton RoadsBig Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through young adulthood. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of youth in our communities.
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters – Virginia PeninsulaBig Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through young adulthood. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of youth in our communities.Katherine Johnson Adult Learning Center 17346 Warwick Blvd. Room 8 Newport News, VA 23603(757) 369-6824
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Camp HOPE NorfolkCamp HOPE Norfolk is the first summer camp and mentoring program in Virginia for children who have experienced primary or secondary abuse and trauma. This groundbreaking camp, which offers a clinically-proven curriculum designed to help children overcome trauma to lead more hopeful lives, is being offered by the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Family Justice Center. Camp HOPE Norfolk is composed of a week of camp, supported by year-round activities.
Children who are eligible are screened through the Family Justice Center, and will attend Camp HOPE Norfolk for free through grants procured through the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office. While this program is based out of Norfolk, it is open to all eligible youth in the Hampton Roads area. -
Civil Air Patrol – Virginia WingAges 12+. Developing youth into responsible citizens and tomorrow's aerospace leaders. CAP is the volunteer, nonprofit auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Its three missions are to develop its cadets, educate Americans on the importance of aviation and space, and perform life-saving, humanitarian missions.
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Collegiate Counseling ServicesCollege Planning, Scholarship, and NCAA Prep Camps
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Created For a Purpose, IncOur mission is to empower and equip individuals to identify and fulfill their life's purpose. Offering the Ladies with Purpose Mentorship Program for girls age 11-17.
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Eureka MentorshipMentoring of 5th graders, All Pro Dad Breakfasts and Fatherhood Academy
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ForKidsForKids works to support families and children experiencing homelessness in Hampton Roads.
Housing Services include emergency housing, rapid rehousing, supportive housing, and support to Veterans Families. Families experiencing a housing crisis can call the ForKids hotline at (757) 587-4202.
Families receiving housing services may also receive housing-focused case management, life skills training, job coaching, mental health services, and children's education programming. Children experiencing homelessness may receive education support such as customized instruction, mentoring, advocacy, afterschool tutoring, summer educational programs. Families at ForKids may receive support with housing placement, job coaching, mental health coordination, and case management.1001 Poindexter Street, Chesapeake, VA757-622-6400 (phone) and 757-587-4202 (housing crisis hotline) -
Girl Scouts of the Colonial CoastScouting Programs and Summer camps, open to Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts ages 6 and up.
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Jack and Jill of America, IncorporatedJack and Jill of American, Inc is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving, and civic duty.
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Junior Cotillion of Hampton RoadsJunior Cotillion of Hampton Roads has offered dancing instruction, etiquette, and social graces for young ladies and gentlemen grades five through nine for over 30 years. Six dances are held each year providing a fun and exciting evening with a fast paced and interactive instructional program. Our goal is that the social awareness, confidence, and positive self-esteem that are cultivated through these events will last a lifetime.
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National Council of Negro Women Butterfly GirlsThe Butterfly Girls are the young ladies (age 10-17) section of NCNW, Virginia Beach Chapter. They meet monthly and discuss many different topics, they give back to the community, and participate in fun events and activities.
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Navigators USAThe Navigators USA alternative scouting program was created to include everyone, and to help each person develop their fullest potential without discrimination. We aim to establish a world without prejudice or ignorance, and to treat every person with respect, no matter their race, creed, lifestyle, or ability.
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Nicholson AAAA Charitable FoundationThe Nicholson AAAA Charitable Foundation works through our community partners, direct giving and volunteerism to assist those in our community without housing, to provide nurturing and support to our local children in need and to support promotion of the Arts.
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Outdoor Service Guides – Scouting For EveryoneNo current troops listed in Hampton Roads - check link for updates.
Offering scouting for children as young as 3-years-old to adults. Each age level, or section, has a unique program where scouts can earn badges for challenging themselves, learning, and growing as a person and a member of their community. -
Reck LeagueWe create and implement unique programming for students from underperforming schools and those within known gang & gun conflict zones. Our programs serve those (ages 7-19), who need skill building and are most susceptible to systematic low-income issues. We employ an innovative approach to combat those issues; with our T.R.A.I.N (Targeted Redirection of Anger Issues in Neighborhoods) initiative and skill building initiatives. Partnering our ideas with the city and surrounding businesses will help to leverage resources to create change. As we continue to focus on our mission: skill building, mentoring and mental health; this will lead to success for future generations.
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Serve the City PeninsulaPeninsula organization transforming lives, neighborhoods and cities through service.
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Seton Youth SheltersSeton Youth Shelters provides 24-hour emergency shelter for youth ages 9 up to 18 years old, serves runaway, homeless, and trafficked youth and youth in crisis within their family, school and/or community. Youth Outreach Program includes Van Outreach, Safe Place services and Special Outreach Projects. A FREE mentoring program is available to youth 4 to 18 years old who have been affected by the incarceration (past or present) of someone in their lives. Parenting classes, Teen anger management program.
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Sleep in Heavenly PeaceNonprofit organization that builds and delivers beds to children who do not have a bed. Proudly serving the peninsula to include Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Williamsburg & James City County
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Spiral ScoutsNote - there is not a current local listing in Hampton Roads - check link for updates.
Providing opportunities for young people to fulfill their potential as caring, responsible individuals through informal activities in a spiritual, open, and loving atmosphere that celebrates their diversity. -
Team Up Mentoring – The Up CenterYouth ages 6-17 are paired with positive adult role models who commit to spending several hours per week for at least one year with their mentees with the goal of forming a trusting friendship that helps set the youth on a successful path to adulthood.
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The Bennett CenterThe Bennett Center takes a holistic approach to building families who succeed financially, emotionally, physically, and mentally. Our mission is to close the gap of poverty in urban cities surrounding Hampton Roads.
Increasing financial stability of families in providing jobs through our customer service call center, supporting the youth through education in our private school and nurturing healthy relationships between parents who are the glue in sustaining families. -
The HEB Foundation, IncHealing, Evolving & Building Communities...One Family at a Time!
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The Kid ExpoYouth Entrepreneur Program in Hampton Roads. Dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs aged 5-17 and nurturing the next generation of business leaders and innovators. Summer program available (Portsmouth and Virginia Beach).
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The Wonder Years NetworkThe Wonder Years Network is an organization that stands to support young adults with a holistic health and wellness approach. The goal is to provide these services with no fees attached. Offering summer camp to Newport News elementary students.
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Tidewater LEADWe're on a mission to equip teenagers with leadership skills and knowledge for a successful transition to adulthood. Our doors are open to all teens, whether from public school, private school, homeschool, or virtual school programs. Our programs empower student members through leadership education, mentorship, hands-on leadership experiences, workshops, conferences, competitive events, and opportunities to build essential skills and self-confidence through community connections.
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Trail Life USATrail Life USA is a Christ-centered, boy-focused mentoring program that engages boys in service & outdoor adventure to develop godly & courageous leaders. Locations/chapters throughout Hampton Roads.Hampton Roads, VA
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YMCA South Hampton RoadsMultiple programs for Hampton Roads families including fitness and athletic programs for kids and families, toddler programs, swim lessons, arts and theater programs, preschool programs, before/after school child care, summer and out of school camps, teen leadership programs and more.
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