To provide youth with safe and supportive environments.

To foster relationships between young people and caring adults who can mentor and guide them.

To provide youth with opportunities to pursue their interests and focus on their strengths.

To support the development of youths’ knowledge and skills in a variety of ways, including study, tutoring, sports, the arts vocational education, and service learning.

To engage youth as active partners and leaders who can help move communities forward.

To provide opportunities for youth to show that they are about others and about society.

To promote healthy lifestyles and teaching positive patterns of social interaction.

To provide a safety net in times of need.