is a 501(c) (3) organization assisting youth ages 8-24 years old in developing awareness, taking action to prevent unhealthy development and relationships, and promoting adolescent mental health and well-being in Columbus and surrounding cities within Franklin County, Ohio.

Our Mission...

To empower & educate all students with the knowledge, skills, and awareness to eradicate risky behaviors to bring them full circle through promoting healthy relationships, positive mind, body, and soul

We Teach Participants to

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• Display an increase in youth safety awareness and prevention

• Exhibit healthy social norms and expectations; building culture awareness and strengthening of youth, family, and community

• Demonstrate positive self-image, self-respect and socially acceptable behavior during unsupervised activities.

• Obtain proper skilled training and resources that will gain them employment

WHY WE DO IT

• Healthier environments

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• Healthier behaviors

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• Greater health equity

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• Increased productivity

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• Lower health care costs
   

•  Increased life expectancy
   

•  Improved quality of life for ALL

WHAT WE ACHIEVE

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• Less obesity
 

• Less heart disease/stroke
 

• Less cancer

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• Less diabetes
 

• Less arthritis

• More physical activity

• Better nutrition

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• Healthier families