DeliveredVessels Inc, Neighbor

Delivered Vessels, Inc. is a 501 c3 tax exempt nonprofit whose mission is to prevent sexual abuse and exploitation of children, to provide a safe welcoming and supportive haven for young sexually abused youth confronted with the multiple challenges in our communities. To empower &amp; promote healthy relationships, educational development, prevention, family values, financial responsibilities, wellness and spirituality.   To encourage youth who are being exploited to <strong>“Please Tell.”</strong><br>Our programs are designed to evoke change and advocate for youth...<br><strong> </strong><br><strong>“Girl Talk” and &#34;Brother to Brother&#34; Mentoring Program<br></strong>Programs that were developed as a youth awareness, prevention, education program to teach and empower young girls and boys about healthy relationships, character development, building self-esteem, personal hygiene, etiquette, understanding the realities and consequences of unsafe choices. An open place for them to express their concerns and have dialogue about their day-to-day issues they are confronted with. We encourage youth to take a closer look at themselves, and motivate them to be proactive in “looking out” for their friends who may be engaging in unsafe behaviors.<br><br><strong>Stewards of Children/Darkness to Light Seminars<br></strong>Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children is a two-hour workshop designed to educate adults on how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to the reality of child sexual abuse. Stewards of Children emphasizes child safety as an adult’s responsibility. Trainings are open to the public and is of specific interest among parents, youth sports organizations / coaches / camp counselors, youth service organizations, teachers / school personnel and faith centers. Each participant will be inspired to take personal responsibility in preventing this epidemic. Stewards of Children facilitates discussion about the incidence and consequences of abuse, and presents information about child protection policies and reporting mandates. Continuing education hours for professionals in various fields can also be obtained. <br><br><strong>HIV/AIDS/STD Prevention/</strong><strong>Education/Awareness</strong><br>HIV/AIDS/STD prevention education efforts are focused on educating and training teens in risky behavior. Some teens will become Peer facilitators and will serve as HIV/AIDS educators and trainers in their communities.  <br><br><strong>Camp “I AM” Summer Enrichment</strong> <br> A program for all school age students  Kindergarten through 8th grade. Camp   “I AM”  gives these students pre-college learning structure that outlines concepts that  are important in the understanding of science, technology, engineering, robotics  and math. Camp “I AM” will play a large role in improving student achievement,  behavior and family support for working parents while allowing them to  participant in extracurricular activities that positively motivate students’ to  be more productive citizens. We are committed to building strong, respectful  leaders, advance education, foster diversity and teamwork, transform negative behaviors, develop social skills and promote positive participation from youth within the community. There is a huge need  in this area and our programs help in fostering healthier habits for students who would otherwise be home alone.