Youth Programming - JK Movement, The
Provides youth empowerment programming by focusing on youth-led and mentor-supported planning. The program focuses on learning by doing and experiential learning. The following programs are offered: Mentorship Builds trusting, supportive relationships between youth and diverse professional volunteers to foster: - Better school attendance - Improved academic performance - Positive behavioral outcomes Life Skills and Career Development Offers curriculum focused on: - Academic success - Career readiness - Higher education awareness - Trade and career exploration Healthy Living Education Provides tools and knowledge for: - Building healthy relationships - Developing positive body image - Supporting personal well-being - Preventing injury Sports Team Leadership Training Teaches leadership skills through athletics, focusing on: - Leading both on and off the field - Respect - Teamwork
Categories
Last assured
09/12/2025
Physical Address
1063 Iglehart Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Hours
8 am - 7 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 4 pm Friday
Website
https://www.thejkm.org/
Application process
Call any of the numbers provided to discuss programming; email
Required documents
Provided at intake
Eligibility
Serves at-risk youth ages 7 - 18 who are residents of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Service area
Minneapolis, MN
Saint Paul, MN
Agency info
JK Movement, The
Provides an after-school mentoring organization serving predominantly Black youth, with a focus on empowering young people in mind, body, and spirit while partnering with Saint Paul and Minneapolis communities to expand resources, build trust, and foster diverse perspectives.