CPLC's Youth Enrichment programs help youth succeed.
CPLC’s Youth Enrichment programs, housed at the CPLC Community Center in Phoenix, provide a safe and supportive environment to help youth succeed in school, college, and career.
We engage youth of all ages with tutoring; homework help; hands-on STEM activities; sports and recreation; nutrition and health education; arts and culture activities; and character development. Teen participants gain leadership experience by leading self-directed service projects that demonstrate how their actions—positive or negative—can have lasting impact on their communities.
Our programs serve low-income neighborhoods experiencing high rates of crime, failing schools, and low rates of educational attainment.
Teeens! Learn strategies to help you regulate your emotions and how to seek support for mental health challenges. Friday, October 13th, 5:00-6:00pm
Event FlyerJoin our exciting Teen Leadership Skills Workshop, where we'll dive into "The "IT" Formula," a transformative approach that revolves around setting meaningful goals and living with a clear purpose. In addition, we'll explore "The 5 Parts of Speaking" to help you communicate confidently and effectively. Plus, learn the invaluable skill of resilience, ensuring you don't stay stuck when facing life's challenges. This workshop is your key to unlocking your leadership potential and thriving as a teen leader! November 10th, December 1st and 15th, 5:00-6:00pm
Event FlyerSelling Fresh Affordable Fruits and Vegetables. August 3rd, 17th, and 31st and September 14th and 28th.
Event FlyerDon't miss this opportunity to boost your computer literacy in a welcoming and comfortable environment. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Every Tuesday in October, 5:30-7:00pm
Event Flyer“The CPLC Community Center inspired me to go to college.”
The CPLC Community Center is a multi-generational community hub in the Carl Hayden neighborhood in Phoenix. A neighborhood landmark with its iconic mural, this center provides critical safety-net resources to surrounding families and a safe space for all. As a part of the Family Empowerment of Programs, the learning center provides youth and adult programs that are FREE or low cost.
Services include:
In addition to these community services, the CPLC Community Center also hosts an array of cultural events and activities for positive social development, wellness, mental health and community organization and engagement.
The CPLC Community Center recently had the honor of having our basketball court renovated by 2K Foundations. The new design for the court was created by legendary Chicano tattoo artist and cartoonist Mister Cartoon. On the day of the launch, we received a visit from Ronnie 2K, Mister Cartoon, and Devin Booker from the Phoenix Suns.
Children from the community got to meet the NBA star, do a basketball clinic led by Booker, and scrimmage with him. This was an important moment for these young children, some of whom may dream of becoming athletes when they grow up. Thanks to the generosity of 2K Foundations, we have a beautiful new basketball court where the kids in our community can play and let their dreams soar!
The Central Park Rec Center is a City of Phoenix youth recreation center located at Central Park in Phoenix. A partnership with Grant Park and the Youth Barrio Project, the center provides youth and adult sports programming and community resources. Services include: After-School Programs, Youth & Adult Sports Programs, Family Assistance Services & Referrals, Community Resources & Food Boxes.
The CPLC West Phoenix's Amanecer Prevention Program is a culturally-responsive wellness and prevention program and coalition for youth and families serving the west Phoenix communities funded by the Arizona Governor’s Office AHCCCS contract #YH2-0003.
Our Program and Coalition Mission Statement: We believe our communities can strive for holistic healing and wellness through a youth-led and community supported approach. To educate and inspire youth on the value of Indigenous holistic wellness and harm reduction practices through aspects of La Cultura Cura; this, while promoting leadership, culture, positive youth & family empowerment.
Housed at the CPLC Community Center, this program was inspired by our sister program in Tucson, The Nahui Ollin Wellness Program. In addition to our youth prevention and wellness programming, we are also excited to offer A Call to Men healthy masculinity curriculum workshops to self-identified young men ages 12-19 years of age.
Prevention Services Coordinator: Gloria McGinty, M.ED. Gloria.mcginty@cplc.org Coalition Meetings are held via Zoom, fourth Thursdays of the month from 1:00PM-2:00PM.
The 2023 Listen4Good Family Empowerment Report indicates a high client satisfaction as our community continues to struggle with the lasting effects of the COVID pandemic.
Our latest Listen4Good report is now available. And though it revealed our services are helpful and well-regarded, the report also found that our community is in distress. Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic, members of our community are still feeling the negative effects of this difficult period.
Almost 90% of people interviewed said they still feel stress because of the pandemic, and almost 23% reported “extreme stress.” Our community is still going through a difficult time, but we are here for them. We are listening to our community and responding with the services they need—and with a client satisfaction rate of 9.7 out of 10 and a net promoter score (NPS) of 92 out of 100, the report found we consistently engage in a circular dialogue with our community, listening and responding to their needs as often and best as we can.
We invite you to check out the report and see how we are making a positive difference in our community!
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Our work is only possible with support from our community. Your gift directly supports youth empowerment with school supplies, books, STEM equipment, food boxes, and other critical needs. Plus, donations to the CPLC Community Center are eligible for the QCO tax credit. Learn more here!
Or, visit our Amazon Charity Wish List to see current supplies needed and make a gift.
3216 West Van Buren Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85009