Programs
At Jared’s Heart of Success, we are leading community violence intervention efforts by equipping youth—especially those impacted by trauma—with the tools, support, and power to transform their lives and communities.
Rooted in healing and prevention, our programs focus on:
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Mentoring: Providing consistent guidance and positive role models to help youth build self-confidence and life skills.
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Peer Mediation: Training youth to resolve conflicts peacefully and become ambassadors of nonviolence in their schools and communities.
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Conflict Resolution: Teaching restorative practices that promote understanding, accountability, and peaceful problem-solving.
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Mental Wellness Support: Creating safe spaces for youth to process trauma, develop resilience, and strengthen emotional well-being.
Through these core initiatives, we are cultivating a generation of young change-makers who are not only surviving but thriving—and driving change in their communities to make them safer, healthier, and more connected.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Resolve with Purpose is an innovative, trauma-informed 12-week conflict resolution program designed to break cycles of violence and foster lasting, positive change. Grounded in social-emotional learning, the program empowers youth and individuals, especially those impacted by trauma—with the tools to navigate conflict, build healthy relationships, and lead with intention.
The curriculum features 12 structured weekly modules focused on:
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Effective Communication
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Emotional Regulation
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Empathy and Understanding
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Peer Mediation Techniques
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Emotional Wellness
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Relationship Building
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Advocacy and Leadership
Each session offers a safe, supportive environment where participants can reflect, heal, and grow. Activities are designed to be restorative, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate, helping participants build resilience and strengthen self-awareness.
By the end of the program, participants are not only equipped with conflict resolution skills, but they also emerge as confident, compassionate leaders ready to create safer, more connected communities and drive meaningful, sustainable change.
Other Projects & Initiatives
At Jared’s Heart of Success, we offer several other youth-focused initiatives that support our mission.
These programs create opportunities for growth, leadership, and connection beyond our core services.
LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
JHOSI YOUTH COUNCIL
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Your Voice. Your Leadership. Your Impact.
Jared’s Heart of Success Youth Advisory Council (YAC) empowers middle and high school youth to become leaders, advocates, and changemakers in their schools and communities.
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Members participate in leadership development, community service, civic engagement, advocacy, and youth-led projects that promote mental wellness, nonviolence, and positive youth development. Through hands-on experiences, youth build confidence, strengthen communication and teamwork skills, and learn how to create meaningful change.
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At JHOSI, we believe young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are leaders today.
Youth Connect: Summer Experience (June- July)
Youth Connect: Summer Camp is a vibrant and empowering program designed to provide youth with a summer of growth, discovery, and leadership. Participants engage in interactive workshops, STEM activities, creative projects, team-building experiences, recreational activities, and hands-on learning opportunities that encourage creativity, collaboration, and personal development.
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Through opportunities to explore leadership, community service, advocacy, and essential life skills, youth are encouraged to step outside their comfort zones, discover their potential, and grow as leaders. The camp offers a supportive and engaging environment where youth can discover their strengths, build confidence, strengthen character, and develop the skills needed to become the best version of themselves.
Creative Resolve Cohort
June – November | Showcase in December
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Creative Resolve is a unique leadership and personal development program that uses art, dance, and storytelling as tools for self-expression, healing, and growth. Through interactive workshops, creative exploration, and youth-led activities, participants build confidence, strengthen character, develop leadership skills, and learn to use their voices in meaningful ways.
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Throughout the six-month cohort, youth are encouraged to explore their identity, embrace their creativity, overcome challenges, and discover their potential in a supportive and empowering environment. The program culminates with a community showcase in December, where participants share their creative work, celebrate their growth, and highlight the lessons learned throughout their journey.
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The cohort culminates with our Second Creative Resolve Showcase in December 2026, where participants will share their creative work, celebrate their growth, and highlight the lessons learned throughout their journey.
JHOSI Veggie Patch
Watch Us Grow at our Community Garden!
Summer & Winter Activities
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Promoting healthy eating habits to locals
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Reduces stress and promotes mental stability
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Helps to educate area youth on the importance of the environment
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Creates opportunity for recreation, exercise, therapy, and education
Spring-Summer Veggie Patch
Spring-Summer at the veggie patch we planted carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, beets.
STEM, Coding & Innovation
Our STEM, Coding & Innovation Program engages youth in hands-on learning experiences that build critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Through interactive activities, technology-based learning, coding challenges, math exploration, and real-world applications, youth develop the confidence and skills needed to succeed in school, future careers, and everyday life.
New this year: Through grant support, Jared’s Heart of Success has added Unruly Splats, an innovative interactive learning tool that combines movement, coding, mathematics, teamwork, and critical thinking to make STEM learning fun, engaging, and accessible for youth of all learning styles.
Red Ribbon Campaign
The campaign is designed to create awareness concerning the problems related to the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs and to support the decision to live a drug-free lifestyle. Red Ribbon week is October 23rd - 31st.
Our goal is to provide opportunity to strengthen Anti-Drug Efforts and bring awareness to youth and young adults all year long.
For more information, visit
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Financial Literacy Program
The program is set to provide workshops to participants through interactive demonstration and active participation within small group of parents and/or children. Our goal is for each participant to adopt or modify their financial behavior upon completion of a workshop or completing the Financial Literary Series.
The series is divided into four quarters:
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1st Quarter (January) - Financial freedom with better money habits
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2nd Quarter (April) - Spending wisely and saving more.
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3rd Quarter (July) - Helping families save money.
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4th Quarter (October) - Money Talks (Budgeting and Investing) Early.
To review some of our program material, visit
Highlights from the Financial Literacy Sessions
Upcoming Financial Literacy Sessions
Location and Dates will be announced once registration opens
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2026
Financial Literacy~
TBA
Free
RSVP
Team Openings
Interested in joining our team? Email us for more information about current internship and volunteer opportunities. Sharmaine@jaredsheartofsuccess.org
