Rainbow Youth Services

PO Box 915
Schenectady, NY 12307
Phone (518) 986-1966

Leroy Fogle
leroyatrainbow@yahoo.com
Phone: 518-280-3904

Wendell Pitt
wap110456@yahoo.com
Phone: 518-496-4447


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About Rainbow Youth Services

RainbowYouth Services is a non-profit organization under the 501 (c)(3) of O.L.I.O. and its current mission includes the expansion of programs from regional to national and international levels.

The mission of Rainbow Youth Services is to respond to the service needs of individuals and families by empowering youth through educational, recreational, and life skill activities which are then channeled into community development programs.

Rainbow Youth Services believes that the potential within all children needs to be realized and emphasized. Programs developed to encourage youth to be responsible and show leadership within their community continue to be successful in achieving this goal.

The future of communities depends on the development of their youth. It is the children who will carry on traditional living standards and most importantly, enhance the standard of living. The violent climate that school districts are currently facing in the Capital Region raises concerns on how youth will advance Capital Region communities. To enhance the development of their neighborhoods, it is imperative for communities to foster programs that cultivate responsible youths and there by benefit from the large population of contributing citizens. Community Centers such as Rainbow Youth Services have successfully empowered youths to become upstanding citizens by providing programs that focus on educational, recreational, and life skills development. The approach of Rainbow Youth Services is UNIQUE because the programs offer the joy of self-concept development in the form of tangible results/products/credentials. Below are the significant programs that Rainbow Youth Services have implemented thus far and the new programs envisioned which will be implemented upon available funding

  1. Education

    As standards in the work sector become increasingly competitive, it is important that the children focus on increasing their education Advanced Degree programs and Vocational Certifications in order to provide for youth to enhance income, establish competitive credentials, and open doors to opportunities. Rainbow Youth Services has provided training thus far in the areas of 1.) Computers-Repair, Programming, and Website Design; 2.) Vocational Trades and Business; and 3.) A Tutoring Program that has helped youth with GED/High School, College or Vocational Certification. The accomplishments/successes to the present date are chronicled in the attachments to this proposal.

  2. Life Skills

    Youth experiencing poverty and broken families do not have adequate forums to learn life skills necessary to advance in a competitive society. In understanding the value and significance of these skills in the development of self-concept and the cultivation of stable families, Rainbow Youth Services offers currently provides learning opportunities in the areas of Health, Relationships, and Employment.

  3. Recreational

    To provide proactive opportunities that will help to serve as a deterrent to criminal activity, Rainbow Youth Services provides recreational programs. These activities will foster an environment to enhance the individual's confidence and instill the idea of teamwork. The current activities include Male and Female AAU Basketball; 15-Love Tennis ; Rowing Team ; and the Double Dutch Program.

    CURRENT DATA-PROGRAM SUCCESS

    With supportive funding from JP Thomas Sports Inc.; Golub Corporation; Staples; Girls Inc.; T-Mobile; and Wal-Mart, Rainbow Youth Services has served over 250 Schenectady Youth. The Computer Repair Program taught 40 participants computer skills, 70% receiving certification and bringing home to their household the computer they rebuilt. The Tutoring and Mentoring component provided services to 46 High School Seniors, 78% of which are currently enrolled in college. The Female AAU Basketball program ranked 3rd in the 2006 National Tournament. The Rowing Team competed in Henley Rowing Race Course in Canada, placing in the top 50% of the teams competing.

    PROGRAM EXPANSION

    Rainbow Youth Services will expand its current Educational program areas and implement new seminars in conjunction with current Recreational and Life Skills programming. The specific curriculum, objectives, materials, and projected outcomes of each of these courses are attached. Rainbow Youth Services' current and expanded programs will be providing Educational Opportunities and Credentialing unlike any community project in the Capital Region. The expansion of Rainbow Youth Services is, in addition, proceeding in geographic areas as well. With the completion and further scheduling of national seminars, the template for Rainbow youth services is being offered to other regions with similar needs. This, in conjunction with recent International News coverage, will open up opportunities for youth and communities outside Rainbow Youth Services' community of origin.

Our goals are:

  1. To provide our programs at little or no cost through fundraising and sponsorship.
  2. To Promote RESPECT, teamwork, sportsmanship , and a positive attitude.
  3. To seek AAU club membership to participate in AAU sanction events.
  4. To develop new friendships established throught the travel and competetive experiance.
  5. To provide a devoted and committed volunteer staff.

Rules:

  1. To maintain an acceptable school conduct, grades and attendance.
  2. To show respect to all members of the staff.
  3. To show respect for opponents before, during and after games.
  4. To give 100% during all practices and games.
  5. To maintain a positive attitude at all times.