Prime Time
Grace Lutheran Church
Kansas City, KS
The urban neighborhoods of Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri provide few opportunities for youth empowerment or self-sufficiency. This program will build a community of peer and adult church leaders who will provide teenagers and young adults with companionship, guidance and hope. This community based program will provide safe, fun, free creative and sports activities and after school tutoring. It will also include a “half-time program” that teaches impulse control. A “safety net” of teachers, family members and program staff will help the youth obtain their spiritual, academic and other life goals and involve them in community organizing and outreach.