About Us
Our Vision
The Link 4 Youth is a place where all kids 4th – 12th grades can come for support, activities, mentoring, and a safe place to share time with their peers. Our mission has always been to assist our youth and their families. Whether the need is for some time to unwind after school, mentorship, spiritual growth, a hot meal, time to complete homework, help with a job or college application, getting a cooking lesson, gardening lesson, and other life skills, our staff and volunteers are here to help.
Mentoring our youth
Our primary focus as mentors is to guide our youth toward success. We want to get to know our kids well enough to identify any needs in their lives that may prohibit them from reaching their full potential. We partner with community members, schools, churches, businesses, and social service organizations to find solutions for our youth.
The Value of Community Service
It is our greatest desire that The Link 4 Youth students become known as “givers” and good stewards of their communities. As they grow and learn from our mentors, opportunities are created for them to do service work in their own communities and beyond. This is one of our highest priorities.
Our Approach
Fun Activities
The Link 4 Youth has craft days, board games, puzzles, trivia, chess, and special events such as Boys Nights and Girls Nights. Flag football, video games, cake decorating, and vision board creation are just a few of the activities your student may participate in while spending time with peers.
Academic Assistance
School can be tough during the adolescent years of middle and high school. During these challenging times, many students became reluctant learners. The Link 4 YOUth offers youth in our community a safe space to complete school work and study for upcoming exams. We have an excellent rapport with our community schools and school districts.
Physical Fitness
Physical fitness is encouraged and The Link 4 Youth has an indoor half court gymnasium and a rock climbing wall. When the weather is pleasant, we get outdoors! Intramural games and water activities are just a few of the things we do outside.
Career Development
We offer a variety of options for career exploration. This is accomplished through workshops, hands on work experience opportunities, leadership development, supportive services, mentoring, individual guidance and one-on-one conversations regarding life’s challenges.
