Decision Makers In the Community
About Decision Makers
About Decision Makers
About Decision Makers
Decision Makers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering our community through various programs and initiatives. Our mission is to make a positive impact and create a better future for all.
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About Decision Makers
About Decision Makers
There are many ways to get involved with Decision Makers, from volunteering and donating to attending our events and spreading the word. Join our community today to make a difference.
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Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to lead our future generations in America to be at the top of their field. We are determined to assist in creating an atmosphere where youth can learn to make better life decisions by empowering youth to become successful doctors, lawyers, scientists, engineers, technologists, environmentalists, financiers and entrepreneur
Our mission is to lead our future generations in America to be at the top of their field. We are determined to assist in creating an atmosphere where youth can learn to make better life decisions by empowering youth to become successful doctors, lawyers, scientists, engineers, technologists, environmentalists, financiers and entrepreneurs. Through our programs, they gain the skills and confidence to make responsible choices, achieve financial security, and become influential decision-makers in our community.
Our History
Our Mission
Our Mission
Founded by Curtis Wilkerson of Philadelphia. We formed our organization to provide sensible solutions. We've consistently grown since then, all thanks to the helping hands of this amazing community!
Our Drive
Our Mission
Our Drive
We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change. Using data driven models, we provide solutions that make a long-lasting difference.
PROGRAMS
PROGRESSING ADOLESCENT SELF SUSTAINABILITY (PASS)
Introduction:
Progressing Adolescent Self Sustainability (PASS) is an educational program targeted at community based program athletes from urban environments where family and community support are often lacking. The program, designed to transform community sport program-athletes’ passion for sport and intense dedication to their team into a force for greater good in their lives through education and health
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Purpose and Objectives:
The purpose in engaging youth at their developmental age is to instill a regimen into their lifestyle that is progressive in learning and healthy living. Providing additional educational literature and a structured system to monitor educational activity outside of the classroom, has shown in studies to increase youth grades and test scores. Healthy eating and body training plays a significant factor in increased brain activity for learning purposes while also building strong habits in exercise that will carry over into adulthood.
The Life Coach:
At the heart of the program is the PASS "Life Coach", equal parts mentor, advocate, coach and friend.
The Life Coach works with the student-athletes for the entire school year — in ways their program coach can’t. The Life Coach brings the kind of extra attention to the player's off-the-field development that most head coaches would like to provide if they had the time, training and resources. This includes during the school year a daily report (from school) and monthly engagements with the athletes parent or guardian.
Goal Setting and Positive Peer Pressure
It’s the Life Coach’s job to turn each community sport program team into a learning team, in the process lifting grades, test scores, graduation rates, promoting a healthier mind & body, and community service participation. Just like a backfield coach or a line coach, the Life Coach is the head coach’s assistant who specializes in providing a continuing link to the academic side of school, a link to building a healthier lifestyle, and an increased link in the community. He/she helps the players establish individual and team goals in key areas such as GPAs, SAT/ACT scores, graduation rates and college enrollment.
Academic and Community Activities
The Life Coach assists the head coach in establishing policies and procedures that will enable community sport program-athletes to achieve their individual goals as well as to meet the goals of the program. Specifically, Life Coaches coordinate academic support services, study halls, life skill sessions, field trips to area institutions and other team building activities throughout the entire school year. Life Coaches also meet one-on-one with each player, and often serve as their advocate with teachers, school personnel, parents and guardians.
Each year, Life Coaches and players also "give back" to their communities through after-school activities by cleaning their respective recreation, community centers, and neighborhoods. Through this valuable work, players gain a sense of pride in themselves and their communities. These activities create opportunities for participants to test their leadership and organizational skills outside of sport while gaining confidence in their futures.
Throughout the year, Life Coaches challenge players to set their sights high and plan for the future.
