Smoketown/Shelby Park WEED & SEED

P.O.W.E.R. A Rites of Passage Program

Pursuing Opportunities through Wellness, Enlightenment & Respect

P.O.W.E.R. (Pursuing Opportunites Through Wellness, Enlightenment & Respect) is a nondenominational-based rites of passage program utilizing the Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba) of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a way of life. The principles are designed to strengthen our collective self-concept, honor our past, critically evaluate our present and commit ourselves to a fuller, more productive future.

·Unity (Umoja)
·Self-Determination (Kujichagulia)
·Collective Work and Reponsibility
(Ujima)
·Cooperative Economics (Ujamaa)
·Purpose (Nia)
·Creativity (Kuumba)
·Faith (Imani)

P.O.W.E.R. is designed to foster a positive sense of self, family and community in youth ages 8-12 through:

·Academic Enhancement
·Life Skills Training (Effective
Communication/Conflict Resolution
Skills Training)
·Community Heritage & Pride
·Multicultural Awareness
·Etiquette and Culinary Training)
·POWER Parenting Conferences
·Recreational Activities
·Drug Intervention/Prevention/
Education
·Career Institute


P.O.W.E.R. activities include:

Tutoring
Writing
Arts & Crafts
Basketball
Cooking Classes
DEFY Youth Camp
Field Trips
Guest Speakers
Team Building Exercises
Community Volunteer Projects

Some activities are ongoing throughout the program; others will be conducted on a monthly basis.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

Mentors:
Build and maintain a relationship with youth.
Assist with school assignments/ problem areas during Academic Enhancement Sessions.
Conduct P.O.W.E.R. meetings with parents of youth.
Act as chaperones during scheduled field trips.

Facilitators:
Present scheduled topic material.
Act as group mentor.

Peer Leaders:
Act as role models for youth.
Assist mentors and facilitators.

Special Projects

Where and When!!

P.O.W.E.R. is currently being conducted at the Presbyterian Community Center. The program will run Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 pm till 8 pm. If you have questions about the P.O.W.E.R. Program you can contact:

Monica Brown, Coordinator
Phone: (502) 574-2315
Fax: (502) 574-4227
E-mail: monica.brown@loukymetro.org

Or

Presbyterian Community Center
701 S. Hancock Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502)584-0201