activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 12
- Aim Right Clubs after-school program Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates Aim Right Clubs four days a week for students in grades 5–8, offering a structured environment for engagement, curriculum-based activities, volunteer coordination, and community building, with ongoing measurement of student outcomes.
- Annual camp and seasonal youth programming Youth Leadership CampsHosts an annual Student Union Camp for middle and high school students to deepen community bonds and provide space for reflection and growth. Also includes seasonal programs such as Vacation Bible School and Teen Camp.
- Annual youth camp programming Youth Leadership CampsHosts an annual Student Union Camp for middle and high school students to strengthen community bonds and provide opportunities for personal reflection and growth.
- Future program expansion (planned)Plans to launch Aim Right Groups (small group mentoring) and the PULA apprenticeship program in Fall 2026.
- Future program expansion: New Story Pathway, Aim Right Groups, and PULA apprenticeshipLaunched the New Story Pathway program in 2025 with infrastructure improvements (HVAC installation) to enable year-round programming. Plans to launch Aim Right Groups (small group mentoring) and the PULA apprenticeship program in Fall 2026.
- Leadership and alumni engagement for program graduates Youth Mentoring ProgramsLeads Aim Right Leaders and alumni programming, including planning and executing monthly Teen Night events, maintaining connections with program graduates, and supporting students’ transition from 8th grade to high school.
- Neighborhood-based youth and community ministryProvides comprehensive neighborhood ministry in downtown Phoenix (Garfield and Edison neighborhoods), including weekly Bible studies, church services, and recurring teen programming such as Teen Night and Teen Camp, with expansion occurring between the 1990s and 2010s.
- New Story Pathway and facility developmentLaunched the New Story Pathway program in 2025 and upgraded facilities with HVAC installation to enable year-round programming.
- Ongoing youth development programming through Aim Right Clubs Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates Aim Right Clubs four days a week for students in grades 5–8, offering a structured environment for engagement, mentorship, and community building. Includes curriculum development, volunteer coordination, student outcomes measurement, and collaboration with community partners.
- Transitional housing and neighborhood ministry for youth in downtown PhoenixProvided transitional housing and comprehensive neighborhood ministry services, including Bible studies, church services, Teen Night, Vacation Bible School, and Teen Camp, for young people in the Garfield and Edison neighborhoods of downtown Phoenix. Operated a transitional housing program specifically for young men leaving the juvenile justice system in the early 1990s.
- Transitional housing and youth reintegration programOperated a transitional housing program for young men leaving the juvenile justice system, providing structured support and spiritual development through Bible studies and church services, primarily in the Garfield neighborhood of downtown Phoenix.
- Youth leadership and alumni development Youth Mentoring ProgramsLeads programming for Aim Right Leaders and alumni, including monthly Teen Night events, support for the transition from 8th grade to high school, and ongoing engagement with program graduates.
capacity building · 2
- Strategic planning and community needs assessment Community Needs Assessment & ResearchConducted strategic planning and a community needs assessment between 2020 and 2024 to inform organizational direction and programming decisions.
- Strategic planning and community needs assessment Community Needs Assessment & ResearchConducted strategic planning and a community needs assessment between 2020 and 2024 to inform organizational direction and programming.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Age-specific focus on middle school identity formation age-specific programmingTargets middle school students as a critical developmental stage, applying focused interventions to support identity formation, belonging, and purpose during this pivotal period.
- Age-targeted intervention during middle school identity formation developmental modelFocuses programming on middle schoolers as a critical developmental window for shaping identity, self-worth, and future trajectories.
- Asset-based community development with youth as neighborhood leaders asset-based community developmentApproaches youth not as problems to fix but as assets and future leaders of their communities, using the local neighborhood as a living laboratory for program development and replication.
- Asset-based community engagement model asset-based community developmentApproaches youth and community development through an asset-based lens, viewing young people as strengths and future leaders of their neighborhoods rather than problems to be fixed, and uses the local community as a laboratory for replicable programming.
- Comprehensive after-school model integrating safety, mentoring, and experiential learning holistic youth developmentProvides a safe, structured environment through after-school and mentoring programs that combine academic and life readiness, social-emotional development, and exposure to new experiences beyond the neighborhood.
- Faith-based developmental pathway for youth faith-based youth developmentGuides youth, particularly middle schoolers, through a transformative faith journey using a structured three-phase model (Belonging, Identity, Purpose) to rewrite personal narratives, build self-worth, and create generationally healthy homes.
- Faith-based youth development for identity and generational healing faith-based youth developmentIntegrates transformative faith as a core mechanism to help youth rewrite personal narratives, reimagine futures, and build generationally healthy homes, particularly during pivotal middle school years.
- Holistic youth development in safe environments holistic youth developmentProvides after-school and mentoring programs that combine academic and life readiness, social-emotional intelligence, transformative faith, and exposure to new experiences in a safe environment to support comprehensive youth growth.
- Reentry support for justice-involved youth reentry supportProvides targeted support for young men transitioning out of the juvenile justice system, helping them reintegrate successfully into the community.
- Reentry support for justice-involved youth reentry supportProvides targeted support for young men transitioning out of the juvenile justice system, addressing unique challenges in reintegration.
- Staff-developed, research-informed programming model staff-developed programmingImplements youth programming through a staff-created New Story Pathway model, informed by 35 years of experience and research, to guide developmental outcomes.
- Three-phase developmental pathway for holistic youth transformation three-phase pathwayUses a structured three-phase model (Belonging, Identity, Purpose) to guide middle school youth through emotional, spiritual, and academic development, fostering self-worth, leadership, and generational change.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Aim Right Clubs
After-school clubs for grades 5-8 that provide a safe space for students to engage in activities and discussions.
Aim Right Groups
Small mentor groups for grades 6-8 that focus on identity formation and emotional intelligence.
Aim Right Leaders
A leadership program for grades 8-12 that empowers students to mentor younger peers and engage in community service.
Student Union Summer Camp
An annual summer camp for students that fosters community bonds and personal growth.
The New Story Pathway
A developmental model guiding students through phases of belonging, identity, and purpose, tailored for middle schoolers.
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Beloved Stories Partner — Produced a short film about Aim Right Ministries.
- Grand Canyon University Partner — Jeff, the Executive Director, holds a BA in Youth Ministry from the university.
- Kickflip Kids Partner — Partners with Kickflip Kids to run the Skateboard Club for students.
- Paradise Valley Mennonite Church Partner — Aim Right Ministries was founded out of this church.
- Paradise Valley Mennonite Church Partner — Founded as a transitional housing program out of the church.
- Phoenix Fuel Network Partner — Jeff, the Executive Director, coordinates the network.
- Reframe Youth Partner — Jeff, the Executive Director, writes curriculum for Reframe Youth.