JP4 Foundation

Our after-school program is designed to ensure 1st-8th grade students can create meaningful and authentic relationships with young adult mentors who share their community and culture. Our focus is to provide nurturing and supportive relationships, constructive social engagement, and increased social-emotional competencies in a safe and equitable environment. Our 2:1 student-to-mentor ratio allows kids to feel seen and heard and mentors feel as if their role is valued and respected. Embedded in the after-school program is our workforce development program, which engages young adults from urban communities and equips them with valuable skills for their role as a JP4 mentor and for future careers. Through targeted training, professional growth opportunities, and community engagement, mentors gain practical experience, leadership abilities, and a sense of purpose that supports their personal and professional advancement.