Youth Engagement

Prosperity and well-being at all stages of life

Our commitment to serve encompasses youth as well. We partner with churches, businesses, and community organizations to offer after-school tutoring and mentoring programs, and families living in Humanities Foundation communities can take advantage of youth services such as tutoring and summer camps. The goal of our youth services is to promote prosperity and well-being at all stages of life.

Interested in Volunteering?

Check out our volunteer page! All volunteers working with youth must complete a background check and Darkness to Light training annually. Learn more here.

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Tutoring

Families with children in Humanities Foundation communities can take advantage of after-school tutoring, where education professionals assist children with homework and learning activities. Creating a supportive environment where children can prosper in learning is a priority for the Humanities Foundation.

What We Provide

Back-to-School Drive

Our team collects back-to-school items, like backpacks and notebooks, to distribute to youth residents at the beginning of the school year. This service helps ease the burden of school expenses for parents, while also generating excitement for students who are embarking on a new school year.

Angel Tree Toy Drive

Every holiday season we partner with organizations across the Lowcountry to collect new toys. Each year, we deliver around 400 toys to help bring holiday cheer to children living in Humanities Foundation communities.

Summer Meals

During the school year, many children benefit from state-run programs providing breakfast and lunch. Unfortunately, there is no similar program during the summertime, meaning some children miss meals. Humanities Foundation knows well-being cannot coexist with hunger, so we offer breakfast and lunch during summer months to youth residents, absolutely free of cost.

Entrepreneurship Class

Youth can participate in entrepreneurship classes where they learn the 101s of entrepreneurship and business development. Programming includes group exercises to help design and execute business ideas and plans. Empowering youth with business skills encourages creativity, self-confidence, and financial literacy.

Summer Camp

Humanities Foundation hosts a three-week summer enrichment program called the “Pinckney Group” Summer Camp Program for youth residents. The program offers an array of activities in arts and crafts, sports and recreation, and science and technology, as well as educational tours and mentoring. The program was established in response to the merciless acts upon the Emanuel Nine of the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and is dedicated to the memory of Reverend Clementa Pinckney. Reverend Pinckney was a member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 45th District, and a strong supporter of education and youth development here in South Carolina.