Sustainable change begins in the home. Our grassroots approach to lasting personal improvement assesses the needs of each family member and their impact on the whole family unit.
With a focus on social education, our intervention method breaks the generational ties to gang affiliation and provides a safe and secure environment for youth to learn about and engage in the community.
We provide programming specifically designed to develop youth who struggle with communication skills and sustainable positive decision-making, remediating destructive habits into lasting integrity.
Our deeply-rooted local partner network provides access to a wide range of resources to support youth and their families in the community, offering a village within which a child can build confidence.
The early hours of night offer another opportunity for idle minds to learn destructive habits. Our proactive evening reporting program provides a safe and secure environment for youth to socialize and grow.
Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, the Mays Foundation has built a recognizable reputation for providing youth with the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe, supportive environment, free from the bondage of the streets.
Local businesses continually show our youth the support they need to build confidence
Each year, our program enrolls ~20 gang-affiliated youths for mentorship and growth
Each summer, we host a class of 20 gang-affiliated youths for a campout in the woods. Through partnered exercises and equal discourse, we break the cycle of violence within their generation.
Read MoreThrough access to a library of training materials in a range of subjects, we are able to refocus students' energies from destructive activities into discovering previously unattainable passions and skills.
Read MoreOur After-School Fund provides opportunities for students to engage with the community in safe, healthy, and engaging ways. We provide tutoring, food and opportunities to socialize away from the streets.
Read MoreI noticed a difference in my son the very next day after our family assessment. He remembers what brings him joy, and he's committed to reconnecting to it.
Thank you SO MUCH for bringing us our child back! You've been the blessing I prayed so long for!
It's been two years since I sent Brandon on the camping trip, and I still see him using the tools taught to him in his daily life.
CEO
Director of Youth Dev
Director of Education
Youth Coordinators