Mission, Vision, & Values

Umoja equips young people to succeed in college and confidently claim their future. We do this by building a web of dynamic relationships where schools, families and communities partner to bridge the gap between the talents and ambitions of low income young people and the resources they need to thrive.

Umoja participants:
• Graduate from high school
• Continue their education and training
• Are confident and competent
• Act as leaders
• Develop their communities and schools
• Are critical thinkers

Umoja Values:
• A holistic youth-centered model
• Long term relationships with young people
• Respectful relationships with families
• Mutually beneficial partnerships with schools
• Thought leadership and support to principals, counselors and teachers
• High expectations for schools and students
• Measurable outcomes
• Recruiting and retaining high quality staff and volunteers
• Engaging the business community in support of schools and young people

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