To inspire, educate, and empower Grundy County youth and their families through character building, innovative thinking, community service and entrepreneurship. To inspire, educate, and empower Grundy County youth and their families through character building, innovative thinking, community service and entrepreneurship. To walk alongside students, teachers, parents, and guardians by providing tutoring, mentoring, activities, and apprenticeships to help the community rise up to their full life potential and become good citizens, employees and neighbors. To provide a safe environment for youth in a program that is free of charge to enhance: ~ Academic Performance ~Building Family Relationships ~Character Development ~Conflict Resolution Skills ~Decision Making Skills ~Leadership Development ~Substance Abuse Prevention ~Healthy Living ~Community Service Projects