Programs

S.A.Y. Yes! empowers elementary school children to build strong foundations for success through engaging after-school programming. In this nurturing environment, students discover their unique strengths, develop essential life skills, and embrace positive values that will guide them throughout their lives. Through structured activities, mentoring relationships, and character-building experiences, children learn to believe in themselves while gaining the social and cultural awareness needed to thrive.

Through interactive lessons and hands-on activities, students develop strong character, leadership skills, and the confidence to make positive choices. Our program builds future community leaders by focusing on personal empowerment, compassionate decision-making, and the strength to resist negative influences. Each activity is designed to help young people discover their voice while learning valuable life skills that will serve them throughout their journey.

Our engaging program equips youth with vital tools for success - from mastering effective communication and time management to understanding healthy boundaries and personal accountability. Through guided activities and community service, students build character while discovering their power to create positive change. These real-world experiences help shape confident, responsible young people who take pride in contributing to their neighborhood's growth.

Building on the foundation of Junior Leaders in Training, this advanced program deepens students' leadership skills while strengthening family bonds through increased parent and caregiver engagement. Youth explore their future through career workshops and hands-on service learning, developing crucial time management abilities and personal motivation. These structured experiences prepare students for success while fostering meaningful connections with both family and community.

A supportive initiative focused on building stronger bonds between parents and staff, offering prayer support, and equipping and empowering parents to actively engage in their child’s holistic development.

Contact: Angie Daniels

The Hope Center continued to build on its ongoing partnership with Central Middle School, further deepening connections with students. This year, we expanded into Central High School, engaging even more youth through interactive sessions designed to foster connection, engagement, and a strong sense of community—complete with prizes, gifts, and snacks. Welcomed by supportive teachers and administrators, many of whom are current or former Hope Center volunteers, we are grateful for the growing partnership with both Central High and Middle School.

Collaborative relationships with local schools to extend support, resources, and mentoring beyond the classroom.

Contact: Angie Daniels

Men's Fraternity guides participants on a transformative journey to authentic manhood through our comprehensive development program. Led by Hope Center KC's male mentors, this year-round brotherhood focuses on building well-rounded men through mental, social, spiritual, cultural, and emotional growth. Our structured approach uses four core tenets and developmental assets to help men discover their full potential and positive impact in our community.

Contact: Marvin Daniels

Learn to Earn equips youth with real-world job skills through hands-on landscaping experience. Participants earn while they learn, mastering professional skills from property maintenance to client relations. Working on Hope Center properties and serving community clients, students develop strong work ethics, business awareness, and personal responsibility while providing valuable services to local seniors and organizations.

Contact: Titus Brooks