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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.