INITIATIVES

The goals we need to reach for our major initiatives are as follows:

-Mentor program

-Shoe giveaway

-AV Kids Matter Basketball League

-Girls Who Code Program

-AV C.U.F. Golf Clinic

-PROJECT TAKE-OFF (JUNIOR PILOT PROGRAM)

– Establishing an After -School Enrichment Program for Antelope Valley youth

The following is a representation of other foundation initiatives:

• Partnership w/ Mental Health Organization/ Free Parenting Classes by Psychologist/Therapist

• Melvin and Mary Jones Scholarship Fund

• Shoe give away

• AV Kids Matter Basketball League

• Sponsor Youth Football League

• AV C.U.F. Golf Clinic

• Father’s Day Kickball Game

• Community service hours for youth

• Adopt a Family (Thanksgiving/Christmas food and presents)

• Establishing an After -School Enrichment Program for Antelope Valley youth.

• AV’s Got Talent (Student Talent Show)

• ART Exhibition

• Field Trips (Rams football games, Lakers basketball games, Edwards Air Force Base)

• Theater Trips, Museums, College Fair

• Teen Court

• Establishing a health fair for needy families

• C.R.O.P. Educational Program held at Lancaster State Prison

• STEM program

AV C.U.F. is a volunteer organization. Our volunteers are screened and must obtain a background check prior to working with the organization. Once cleared by the DOJ background check, the volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation on the protocols of AV C.U.F. This training includes:

• De escalation techniques

• Mandated Reporting

• First Aid / CPR Certification Required

• Appropriate Mentor/ Mentee Interactions

• Special Needs Training

• Autism Awareness

Our workshops are conducted by our volunteer facilitators. The facilitators are current college students. We believe this will help bridge the gap between our older mentors and allow the youth to better understand and relate to the curriculum.