Programs & Services
What We Do
EP2 seeks to improve the quality of life for urban children/youth and their families through empowerment strategies that enhance knowledge and critical thinking skills, clarify values, and create viable priorities for productive living. In addition to working with families and communities EP2 must engage service providers and members of the general public in accomplishing its mission. EP2 accepts tax-free monetary donations and in-kind contributions in support of its programs.
Summer Camps
Six-week health and wellness camp that focuses on fun activities and events while dealing with healthy lifestyle changes: Obesity, chronic diseases and nutrition. Includes a
1-week family workshop series entitled:
"Health Checks = Healthy Living."
Urban Gardening
Teaching the youth and families to start their own garden will allow them to use and introduce a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs in their home at little cost to the family. This will also foster in the youth the ability to grow and harvest their own foods.
Urban gardening is the process of growing plants of all types and varieties in an urban environment. Urban gardening, Urban agriculture, encompasses several unique gardening concepts, including: Container gardening: Common for people with small patios, yards, or balconies
Mentoring and Tutorial Services
Individual and group mentoring services available to enhance academic growth and personal mentoring of students and families.
After school tutorial and mentoring programs in core basic academic skills; testing skill sets for the SATs and PSATs. Saturday Academy will also focus on pre-college entrance and online research technology skills.
Digital Literacy
Basic Computer Skills Training
Intro into Website Design
Graphic Design
Offered when funding is available
Entrepreneurial Training
Certified Programs that are designed to develop business plans, social marketing strategies and community based activities
Offered when funding is available
Summer Youth Camp 2014 & 2015
