It’s no secret by this point that the pandemic changed things. Our service model at RE has always been about providing students with the academic, social, and emotional support they need to graduate from high school and be successful in whatever post-secondary path they choose. Since 2020, however, we have found that, in order to […]

At RE, we empower youth in crisis by elevating academic, social, and civic expectations to facilitate high school graduation and post-secondary plans. That doesn’t mean that our support ends when they graduate, however; the goalposts just shift. Project Elevate is designed to ensure that students graduate college and successfully transition into career pathways. We check […]

Despite the fact that the worst of the pandemic appears to be behind us, youth today are still grappling with its effects. No child responds well to prolonged periods of isolation, but those from marginalized backgrounds and fewer support systems have a particularly hard time. Studies show that youth who experience isolation are more prone […]

November has arrived and you know what that means: the holiday season is upon us! As winter settles in and we draw closer to our loved ones, we often use this time to reflect on the many blessings and privileges that we enjoy. At RE, we’re so grateful to everyone who has supported our mission […]

Our staff recently had the opportunity to attend the Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Conference in Athens, GA. There, we attended panels and workshops on a range of topics, from organizational strategy to STEM learning and mental health. It was Program Coordinator Gabe Hurlock’s first time attending the conference. “From the inspirational guest speakers to […]