Ashay by the Bay
(Programs Offered in the Community)
Program Name: Mindful Messages Mentoring Program
Program Description: The Mindful Messages Mentoring Program (MMMP) offers a Health Education, Culture and Life Skills program for urban youth ages 11-18. It has both an Africentric focus and universal appeal for all youth of the Hip Hop generation. To use the innovative concepts of Spoken Word and Mindfulness to change 'at risk' behavior. This program also offers a certificate of completion and homework assistance. Service Learning Project optional. Goals The areas of youth development include: 1. Understand we all are Divine Spiritual Beings 2. Increase Cultural and Self-Awareness 3. Increase Self-Esteem 4. Provide Greater Understanding of HIV/AIDS Awareness and Prevention 5. Increase Understanding of Social Responsibility 6. Strengthen Decision Making and Life Skills 7. Increase Communication and Language Skills (Reading, Writing, Spelling and Speaking)
Target Populations:
Middle
High
African American Youth and all others
Program Type:
Art- Cultural
Health
Health Education, Culture and Life Skills
Program Locations: 1327 65th Avenue Oakland, California
Geographic Areas Served:
District 6 (East Oakland - Millsmont, Hillcrest, Leona Quarry)
Afterschool and summer – Monday through Friday.
My program is available as an Afterschool Program and Summer Program. But the workshops can also be customized and scheduled during weekends if necessary.
Wheelchair accessible:
Transportation notes: Public Transportation (Bus Passes)
Costs: Cost Varies $50,000 and up / Curriculum Fee Per Student $20
Contact:
poetashay@aol.com, 510-520-2742