The HUB Central Access Point for Young Adults

Mission Statement: To provide unconditional support and access to services for young people as they become productive, independent, and active members of the community. Our vision at The HUB is preparing young adults for life and building a stronger community. Our core values: Helping young people achieve success while respecting their individuality Unconditional positive regard Believing in the abilities, goals and dreams of every young person we encounter 

This is accomplished with a focus in the areas of education, employment and empowerment for young people ages 14 to 24. Educate: Personalized supports that assist with completing high school, obtaining a GED or exploring career certification or post-secondary education opportunities.

Employ: Access to resources needed to obtain employment

Empower: Get connected to the resources you need to be independent and inspired

Education: The HUB provides programming at Lincoln High for students that are credit deficient, struggling with truancy. These supports and services are aimed to assist students with staying in school and successfully moving closer to the goal of graduation. The HUB recognizes that traditional school does not work for everyone, so we also provide free GED prep classes (ages 16-24) and remove barriers to accessing GED testing. Additionally, the HUB provides support for individuals exploring and transitioning to post-secondary education and career path certifications (LEAP).

Employ: The HUB assists participants in developing job skills through connections to volunteer opportunities, access to resources for job searching and supports once employment has been secured.

Empower: Concrete supports are imperative to navigate the transition to adulthood. The HUB empowers participants to advocate for themselves, assists with learning supports and resources and provides additional caring adults in the lives of participants. The HUB assists young people to determine the supports and services available and ensure that a customized system of supports is assembled. Assistance available to young adults includes access to emergency needs-based funds, youth eviction prevention programming, connection to housing supports and resources, financial literacy & budgeting assistance through Central Access Navigation and Community Outreach Housing Specialist. Project Everlast Leadership & Advocacy Council is comprised of young people that come together to create an environment for members to find peer support, educational enrichment opportunities, healthy social activities, and advocate for system change.