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A Remarkable 76 Young Men Graduate from Project Step Up!
Project Step Up is a Freeport violence prevention program that through mentorship, teaches youth positive alternatives to violence when confronted with challenging life situations. This dedicated group of 76 young men completed a 7 week course that included discussion groups, guest speakers, community service and field trips.
Discussion topics ranged from self-respect, self-control, self-love, dignity, empowerment, leadership, the value of education and more. Guest speakers from the community provided these young men with inspiration and critical perspective—and included peace officers, leadership consultants, motivational speakers, chemical dependency counselors, ex-gang members, pastors and probation officers.
Project Step Up participants expanded their horizons and sense of community as well— through field trips and events that included experiencing live theater, visits to the MN History Museum, a fun day at Valley Fair, participating in National Night Out and routinely playing basketball together!
John, who spearheads the Project Step Up program at Freeport West, had this to say about his graduates, "These young men started to think differently about their lives, than what they were used-to. They worked hard at finding out "who they are," to know themselves better, and to develop a positive idea for what they want their futures to consist of. I believe in each one of them, that they will be making good decisions, better choices for themselves going forward!"
 Freeport Saint Paul Youth Center’s National
Night Out Celebration Brings the Rondo Community Together
Freeport Saint Paul hosted its 3rd Annual National Night Out Celebration on Tuesday, August 3rd. Nearly 300 guests from the Saint Paul Rondo neighborhood gathered outside the Youth Center on Selby Avenue. The evening began with a barbeque and guest speakers, City Councilmember Melvin Carter and Saint Paul Police Chief Tom Smith, welcoming community members to the event. Both speakers shared memories and stories of their experiences in the neighborhood and thanked those present for coming out.Click here to read the full story.
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Local Youth Build Awareness About Violence Through Youth Written and Acted Performance
Freeport West’s Saint Paul Youth Center announced today that the summer performance of Create-A-Play will be held on August 25th, 2010 at SteppingStone Theatre in Saint Paul.Click here to read full press release.
Freeport West honors Minneapolis & Saint Paul Police During National Police Week
May 10 – 14, 2010: Click here to read full press release.
Freeport West & SteppingStone Theatre present Create-A-Play May 12, 2010:
Click here to read full press release.
Freeport West Launching New Housing Initiative Supporting Teen Mothers: Click here to read full press release.
Freeport Saint Paul featured in the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder– December 22, 2009
Motorcycle Club Brings Holiday Surprise to At-Risk Youth
Nearly 200 youth participants and parents attended the Freeport Saint Paul Youth Center Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 18. The evening jumped off to an energetic start with a performance by a youth hip hop dance team, the Immortal Dancers, followed by a motivational speech from former WNBA player Tamara Moore.
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