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Creating Pathways from Cradle to Career

Our goal is to make a positive impact on generational poverty and support a culture of achievement through child-centered, dual generation, family self sufficiency initiatives in Charlottesville

Services

WHAT WE'RE DOING

An Evidenced Based Approach That Supports Empowered, Self-Sufficient Families

Pathway Coaching

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Individualized coaching and mentoring for youth covering essential topics from mental health to supporting academic success.

Dreambuilders

Wraparound services focused on supporting
parents and their children to reach their personal and family goals.

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LaunchPad Initiative

Bespoke pilot program aimed at addressing the most pressing identified needs at our local elementary schools.

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Community Partnerships

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Deepening connections with mission-aligned community partners and organizations to strengthen our collective impact.

Eddison Duolo, Virginia State University
Men's Soccer Team

I am standing in front of you today as a first-generation college student.

College was not something I imagined. A year ago, I wouldn't have expected to be here today, standing here and telling my story.

I am thankful for the youth programs that have been in my life that have set me on the right path. It truly has taken a village to help raise me.

NEWS

Executive Director Writes Op-Ed Column

Price Thomas' op-ed column (in partnership with the Daily Progress) focuses on education and the scholastic gap among Black and economically-disadvantaged students.

Meet The Team

We’re committed to making a positive impact on families in our community. This is home, and we're invested in supporting a culture of achievement where students and their adults have every opportunity to thrive.

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WHO WE ARE

Testimonials

The Dreambuilders program has truly been a blessing for me and my kids and I’m so happy that I was able to be a part of such a great program. I see nothing but great things in the future.

2022 Dreambuilder

We're honored

to work to impact Charlottesville

This is where we work, play, and raise our children. We're committed to investing in, and supporting, empowered, self-sufficient individuals and families in Charlottesville.

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