Youth & Children Enrichment
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Arab Community Center for Integration ServicesOffers cultural, emotional, and leadership development for youth and children.
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Update #3
Our Youth & Children Enrichment Program offers cultural, emotional, and leadership development for youth and children. In 2024, we were able to host a week-long Cultural Summer Camp with 35 participants. ACCIS was also able to hold five Emotional Intelligence Art Workshops throughout the year.
The Youth & Children Enrichment Program in Sacramento plays a vital role in supporting young individuals, especially immigrant and refugee youth facing unique challenges. The program empowers them to thrive, succeed, and contribute positively to their communities.
Newcomer youth often find themselves caught between two cultures, dealing with emotional trauma from war and resettlement to a new environment. Refugee families may encounter mental health challenges like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), major depression, anxiety, and isolation, leading some to turn to risky behaviors as a coping mechanism.
The Youth Empowerment program addresses these challenges through wellness activities focused on emotional intelligence, mindful planning, mentoring, and coaching. Planned activities include cultural-related events, outdoor team-building activities, as well as mindful walking, running, and exercising. Our goal is to make these activities accessible with low or no cost, ensuring inclusivity for participants facing financial constraints.