Leader
Kelly Jackson
Location
7100 Kinsman Rd. Cleveland, OH 44104
About the project
Youth, empowered, are capable of doing GREAT things...and the youth from Garden Valley are ready to just that for their community. Please join us in supporting their endeavors!
The consistent mission of I Rise is to unveil the indomitable characteristics possessed by all youth regardless of their socio-economic status. I Rise incorporates a combination of social skills metrics and service learning experiences to assist participants in developing healthy insight and outlook for the future.The consistent mission of I Rise is to unveil the indomitable characteristics possessed by all youth regardless of their socio-economic status. I Rise incorporates a combination of social skills metrics and service learning experiences to assist participants in developing healthy insight and outlook for the future.
This year's I Rise Youth Leadership program will take place in the Garden Valley neighborhood. Youth from the community will gather to create and install an awe inspiring mural inside of the Neighborhood House. Residents and visitors alike will enjoy a meaningful message that connects the history of the community to the future.
The Steps
Youth Workshops
Mural Installation
Dedication Ceremony
Why we‘re doing it
The consistent mission of I Rise is to unveil the indomitable characteristics possessed by all youth through service learning. I Rise is a didactic program that will increase a sense of self-efficacy as participants learn that they can impact real social challenges and ultimately create the solutions needed for systemic change.