All funds are used for programming to assist at-risk students to achieve academic success while also supporting resiliency by increasing protective factors for participating youth and families. We make sure they have all of the tools they need to survive. The youth are taught leadership skills and are learning how to become positive, productive citizens in their communities. They get to see their world through different lenses than they have before.

We show them that substance abuse doesn’t have to be a part of their lives, and with persistent, dedicated, and hard work, we can help them change the trajectory that their life might end up on. They attend seminars, and conferences. We take them on field trips that sometimes will find us out of state. We want them to see there is an entire world out there waiting for them to make their debut when the time comes. We also host an annual Make A Difference Summer Camp that encompasses 4 days and is held at Shawnee State Lodge and Resort. We use speakers from all over the U.S. from very diverse backgrounds whose specialty is to empower at-risk youth.