The SAGE INTERGENERATIONAL MENTORING PROGRAM is a means by which the Youth, in partnership with the Longevous (Senior) Mentors, are Inspired to maximize their potential. The program is expected to have the capacity to create an environment where self-confidence, self-identity and the ability to make wise and responsible choices are greatly stressed and evaluated.

MISSION

This program is for youth ages 10-18 by bridging the gap, from one generation to the next, by sharing the knowledge, training and education acquired by positive and productive seniors to our aspiring, progressive Youth, a learning experience for everyone.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The purpose is to empower and inspire our Youth by providing the tools and resources, guidance and support, developing job skills to improve performances, self-respect and self-worth needed to be in competitive and survive in today’s highly technical, innovative and digital era. In addition, we will address issues plaguing our communities.

AIM

To be an Intergenerational social program that provides opportunities for different genders, that partner Longevous (Senior) Mentors and Youth to come together to share experiences, knowledge and skills that are mutually beneficial, and foster positive long-term relationships.

High Expectations!
Stick-to-itiveness!
Responsibility!
Commitment!
Reliability!
Discipline!
Loyalty!

GOALS

  1. To effectively implement a successful Mentoring Program for the Youth of our community, ages 10-18 years old.
  2. To positively influence the lives of all Youth – who will make a commitment to actively apply the knowledge and principles taught in the program.
  3. To assist the Youth in our community in their maturity development through the thought-provoking examination of life issues.
  4. To assist the Youth of our community to understand their role in order to maximize their Humanhood; To help them realize the responsibility they have to their family, community and society.
  5. To provide an environment where the Youth of our community can best utilize their skills, talents and abilities in leadership development.
  6. To develop a Neutral Gender (Mentoring Activist Leaders of Excellence) group sessions.
  7. To help the Youth in our community in effective decision-making and goal setting, enabling them to better deal with the issues that confront them.
  8. To inspire the Youth in our community to excel academically to the best of their avility and to be recognized as honor roll students each report card period.
  9. To provide a social and recreational outlet for the Youth of our community in an environment centered on building positive relationships with their parents, peers, elders, teachers, administrators and their Longevous Citizen Mentor.
  10. To enhance the Youth in our community knowledge of their immediate family. They must learn the history of their people from ancient times to the present times, with special emphasis on their own immediate families and lineage.
  11. To inspire and direct the Youth in our community toward positive, cultural values and help the Youth plan for future careers.
  12. To make the Youth in our community cognizant of their own sexuality and how it relates to responsibility, self-esteem and their future.
  13. To guide the Youth in our community through time management skills. They must be acquainted with the necessary steps of organization that they will need in order to successfully complete tasks put before them in life.
  14. To help the Youth of our community establish a spiritual foundations.
  15. To enhance the general perception of the Youth in our community throughout the City of Philadelphia, and then replicate our success throughout the United States.