We are a centralized hub committed to offering specialized support services tailored for individuals, families, and groups facing adversity. Life’s challenges—such as poverty, absence of support systems, family dysfunction, trauma, addiction, mental health struggles, homelessness, and criminal behaviors—impact people from all walks of life. We aim to address these barriers with empathy, comprehensive resources, and meaningful interventions.” We provide services that improve the quality of life for the people in the City of Carlisle and the surrounding communities by focusing on at-risk individuals and their family members, by addressing and fulfilling their most basic needs.
“Our services are designed to meet the most essential needs of individuals and families, offering a wide range of support programs. These include youth development, counseling, gang intervention, restorative practices and justice, supportive living arrangements, reentry services for returning citizens, rehabilitation programs, housing assistance, homelessness support, and food distribution for families facing food insecurity.
We have proudly earning the reputation as a leading organization offering these services.
Our Youth Violence and Gang Intervention Programs are dedicated to transforming the lives of gang-involved and at-risk youth. Through targeted interventions, we aim to provide support, guidance, and alternatives that foster safer communities and brighter futures.
The Returning Citizens Program offers services and training designed to support men and women transitioning back into society, during and after their release from incarceration.
Providing guidance and support during pivotal moments in a young person’s life can profoundly impact their future, steering them toward a positive and productive path filled with opportunity and growth. Or: “Offering meaningful guidance and support at critical moments can reshape a young person’s trajectory, empowering them to embrace a positive, purposeful, and productive path in life.
At the heart of our youth development program is a commitment to responding with hope to the diverse and complex challenges faced by young individuals. We provide a comprehensive range of services, including support for reentry, trauma recovery, and violence intervention, alongside workforce development, housing assistance, and solutions to food insecurity.
Recognizing the impact of poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and homelessness, our approach addresses these barriers with compassion and practical resources. By tackling criminal thinking and activity as well as other struggles unique to certain demographics, we aim to empower youth with the tools, guidance, and opportunities they need to build a brighter, more stable future. Our mission is to transform adversity into growth, offering a foundation of hope that paves the way for lasting change.
We change minds to change hearts we change hearts to save lives
-Shane Falwell
Youth Discovery aims to inspire and equip young people with the skills and knowledge needed to unlock their potential and confidently navigate their futures. By expanding their worldview.
Pre-entry is about providing services before a young individual finds themselves trapped in the criminal justice system. By offering educational resources, mentorship, and supportive programs, Pre-entry seeks to prevent initial encounters with the criminal justice system, guide youth towards positive pathways, and foster a sense of hope and opportunity.
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Our mission is to support young people through programs that promote positive change and discourage crime. We strive to create a safe environment focused on education, personal growth, and community involvement, which will reduce youth violence and incarceration rates. We believe in everyone’s potential and provide resources and mentorship to help them thrive. Our commitment involves community engagement, collaboration with local organizations, and advocacy promoting youth development and justice reform.
We envision a world where every young person is empowered to make positive choices and has the support needed to thrive. We aim to reduce youth violence, lower incarceration rates, and strengthen families by promoting education, personal growth, and community involvement. We collaborate with local groups and advocate systemic changes to ensure all youth are valued and will succeed.
We believe that by empowering young individuals to take advantage of their lives and make informed decisions, we can achieve equal access to opportunities for all, regardless of background. Education is a crucial driver of personal and community growth, and as an organization, we will not compromise on its importance.
We emphasize the necessity of mentorship, peer support, and community engagement to ensure that the youth thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. Collaboration with families, schools, and local organizations is essential for achieving impactful and lasting change.
We prioritize mental and physical health as imperative components that enable young people to reach their full potential. Strong, engaged communities are non-negotiable; they provide the supportive framework necessary for development. We are committed to investing in the potential of our youth to create a brighter future for everyone.
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