Guiding Principles
The Second Mile's Beliefs About Kids
Potential
Every child has the potential to develop a positive self-concept and to become a contributing member of society.
Opportunity
All children deserve opportunities to develop this potential through exposure to positive environments and experiences.
Character
Every child should be provided with opportunities to build strong and positive character and healthy self-esteem.
Responsibility
Every child can learn responsible citizenship through experiencing opportunities, which build self-confidence, positive self-image, and through service to and in cooperation with others.
Community Service
Youth are empowered through a call to Community Service, which teaches kids that they, too, can make valuable contributions to their communities.
The Second Mile's Philosophy of Service
Early Intervention
Opportunities for growth should occur as early as possible, through programs stressing prevention, early intervention, and education.
Ongoing Commitment
Services to youth emphasize the continuity and stability required for young people to achieve goals successfully and gain control over their destinies.
Proactive and Volunteer-driven
Volunteers are the lifeblood of The Second Mile and can make the difference in young people's lives by providing resources and by building supportive environments to nurture self-confidence and positive self-image.
Networks & Cooperative Ventures
Services and resources directed toward addressing young people's needs can be strengthened and maximized by actively networking, seeking partnerships, making appropriate referrals, and developing cooperative ventures with parents, foster parents, school counselors, and other youth service professionals.
Private Support
The mission of The Second Mile can most effectively be addressed and sustained by developing and nurtring private funding sources.
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