Mentoring connecting youth (High School and College) with trusted adult mentors is focused on.

Program Pillars: 

Our program is built on foundational pillars designed to guide, uplift, and empower your child. These pillars reflect the values we believe are essential for helping youth thrive in character, confidence, and calling. 

As we continue to grow and engage with each unique student, please know that these focus areas may evolve in response to the needs of the youth we serve. We are committed to staying relevant, responsive, and rooted in purpose. 

Simply put, our goal is their goal.

1. Fresh Step Mentorship Circles: 

Monthly small-group mentoring sessions connecting youth high schoolers with trusted adult mentors focused on: 

Personal Development | Goal Setting & Accountability | Emotional Wellness | Faith & Purpose Discovery

2. Fresh Talks Workshops: 

Interactive empowerment sessions led by community leaders, educators, and professionals on topics such as:

College & Career Prep | Financial Literacy | Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Mental Health & Confidence | Social Media Awareness

3. Service in Step

Community outreach projects that give youth a chance to serve and lead. This includes: 

Volunteering at ReLife programs | Hosting donation drives | Organizing youth-led outreach events

4. Step Into Summer Internships: 

Real-world internship and job shadowing opportunities.

5. The Fresh Step Scholarship: 

Annual scholarship awarded to outstanding high school seniors or college freshmen who have: 

Participated in Fresh Steps Forward | Demonstrated leadership, service, and resilience | Shown academic determination or a clear personal vision

Scholarship Use:  Funds can support college tuition, trade certification, or entrepreneurial needs (laptop, books, startup tools).

6. Fresh Steps Youth Empowerment Day (Annual Event)

A high-energy day of empowerment featuring speakers, workshops, awards, and a scholarship presentation. This serves as a celebration of progress and a call to continue moving forward.

“As they grow, we grow—with their goals as our guide.”