Causes: Children & Youth, Counseling, Job Training, Mental Health, Youth Development - Business, Youth Development Programs

Mission: UCAN of Memphis mission is to strengthen young adolescents through mentoring, workforce development and bullying awareness which will bring forth a positive growth in the community.

Results: UCAN of Memphis has impacted 1,123 students in FY16 compared to 250 in FY15.We have supported local schools in programs such as leadership development, mentoring and bullying awareness. We have seen violent incidents drop from 6.38 per day in the 2015-2016 school year to 5.53 a day in the 2016-2017 school year. The total of 963 incidents compared to 1,110 in the previous school year, which had the same 174-day school year. (according to Daily News)

Target demographics: young adolescents to overcome obstacles and improve self-confidence

Direct beneficiaries per year: 1,123 students in the Mid-South area

Geographic areas served: the mission of Memphis, TN North Memphis area

Programs: mentoring, workforce development in leadership and soft skills, and bullying awareness and prevention