Preventing a single youth from turning to a life of crime can save society up to $2.3 million.
Testimonials of Our Team
"HMP opened my eyes to life in the inner-city, life in the juvenile justice system and the power of one person with a God-given vision to bring hope and change to those two oppressed environments. Higher M-Pact fills a need that no other organization can. It is a lifeline to these young men who, having been involved, will go on to exponentially impact the community in positive ways." — Kim Perkins, volunteer
"I have really learned the importance of giving back to your community and spreading love to those you do not know. I have a newfound revelation that it really does take a village to raise a child." — Alisa Henley, volunteer
"Higher M-Pact has shown me that there is no such thing as an 'unreachable' youth, and the dreams you dream can become reality." — Lisa Robinson, volunteer
"Higher M-Pact focuses on families working and spending time together and giving the youth a bigger vision of what their lives can be, therefore helping the community to be a better place to live and work." — Yvonne Dancer, volunteer
"Higher M-Pact provides many different services to the community, which also allows for many different ways for volunteers to become involved." — Rod Ambelang, volunteer
"Very valuable inner-city youth need to hear from someone who has experienced things that they can relate to and hear that there is hope." — Michael Dickerson, volunteer
"Higher M-Pact is without a doubt an asset to the community that it serves by providing a positive outlet for young people who would otherwise be outcasts and misfits in society." — Andrea Dixon, volunteer
"Higher M-Pact has uplifted and educated everyone in Charlie Parker Square on some level. Higher M-Pact has made everyone and everything around us better. It has given hope to people that really need it." — Damon Betts, youth
"I can talk about what I want and can be heard. I know that if I have problems, I will be given sound advice, even if it's not what I want to hear. Higher M-Pact brings the children together to help avoid violence. It helps the area by giving them a place to go with positive people." — Earlmisha Clark, youth
"They have been so helpful in my family and my life." — Tanjanika Thompson, youth
"Higher M-Pact gives me a lot to think about in trying to find direction for my life." — Darion Chambers, youth
"Higher M-Pact has given me a place to belong and people to believe in me." — Cora Gilbert, youth
"They give us something to look forward to. When you get off the bus, everybody says they're going to the center." — Natiyana Sigars, youth
"I've gone to (other organizations). They sometimes give you food, but that's it. They talk about things, but I don't think I ever learned anything. At Higher M-Pact, I learn something every day." — Roderick Watson, youth
"They keep the hood positive." — Mark Wilson, youth
"Higher M-Pact has made us all feel better about ourselves." — Christian Melson, youth
"On College Night, I was nervous because I felt like I didn't belong. Higher M-Pact helped me and told me I was supposed to be there just as much as anyone else. That was the first time I ever felt like there was something out there for me after high school." — Raymond Johnson, youth
"The best thing about Higher M-Pact is the exposure to careers that are out there. The trust factor between HMP and the youth is great—I feel doors are opening because of this group." — Marlene Gray, parent
"A young boy was outside cursing the other day. One of the staff came out and heard him. He brought the boy over and had him apologize to all the people that heard him. That wasn't just out of respect for us—he helped that boy respect himself." — Margaret Thompson, parent
"All of our children need more than what they get at home. The conditions and the pressures they deal with are magnified. HMP gives them the extra support they need so they have a chance to succeed in this world." — Rakedra Fritz, parent
"No other organization around compares to Higher M-Pact. And I've been around a long time to say that." — Raymond Roddy, parent
"To get an idea of the impact HMP has had on this area, you first have to understand what it was like before they arrived. The only thing that a lot of these people had in common were location and negative attitudes. HMP had changed that climate." — Juanita Smith, parent
"The Explorers Program has had such an impact on my son. I think it has shown him how the world is so much bigger than Parker Square. It has shown him that there are so many different things he can be." — LaConda Murphy, parent
"Higher M-Pact has, for the first time in a long time, allowed us (residents of Charlie Parker Square) to know that something positive is going on in our community." — Ellen Riley, Charlie Parker Square resident
"I really appreciate the staff's interaction with the kids, and teaching our kids to be leaders. The activities and events keep them involved. Higher M-Pact gives kids encouragement. Every child and adult needs something different, and HMP treats and helps them as individuals, not just as a group." — Gloria Betts, parent
"Now my daughters always talk about the things they learn and places they go. Higher M-Pact has impacted their attitudes and the way they see things. HMP gives our kids the boost they need to become better people." — Phyllis Harris, parent
"The kids around here now have a place to go instead of just hanging out. You can look out your window and see the difference." — Rebalouise Hill, Charlie Parker Square resident
"Higher M-Pact donated school clothes to my children when there was no other way to provide for them." — Heng Yim, parent
"My son was so excited to be a part of the monthly birthday party. It's a great way to take pressure off parents who are barely getting by. Some organizations will come (to the area) to do one special event, and you never see them again. Higher M-Pact is here for us every single day." — Monica Jones, parent