Iron Lives
Students face negative pressures. They risk making life-altering decisions that leave a devastating impact on their future. For more than a decade, IRON Lives has been breaking the cycle of negativity taking our students from striving to thriving. Today's students face negative pressures. As a result, they risk making life-altering decisions that leave a devastating impact on their future. For more than a decade, IRON Lives has been breaking the cycle of negativity through proven research-based programs that take students from striving to thriving. IRON Lives is forging young leaders in our community.
Founded
2013
1900
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ironlives.com
Address
Lynchburg
IRON Lives FORGING YOUNG LEADERS Positive youth development programming designed to build support and send youth into life in Central Virginia. Todays youth face negative pressures. As a result they risk making lifealtering decisions that leave a devastating impact on their future Participating in risk taking behaviorin real life and on social media Disconnecting from familiar peers and adults Trying to fit in with others Lacking necessary knowledge skills and opportunities to be lifeready Breaking the cycle of negativity For more than a decade IRON Lives has been breaking the cycle of negativity through proven researchbased programs that take students from striving to thriving. Social opportunities Providing positive social opportunities Fostering relationships Fostering positive sustained relationships with peers and mentors Recognizing strengths Recognizing strengths of individual youth Growth Opportunities Providing opportunities for youth to learn practice and apply new lifeready skills in authentic settings What We Do Mentoring Community Service Opportunities Positive Social Opportunities Positive Youth Development CharacterCentered Athletic Opportunities Resources for Youth Families Schools Our Model Build Mentors and guest speakers from the IRON social immune system build character life skills and meaningful positive relationships with students.
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❤️ So proud to support IRON Lives! It's amazing to see how they empower our youth and help them find their strengths amidst negative pressures. Together, we can break the cycle! #StrivingToThriving
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🙌 Every young person deserves the chance to thrive! Grateful for IRON Lives and their dedication to fostering positive relationships and growth opportunities for our students. Keep up the great work! #ForgingYoungLeaders
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