Programs & Services

Whitney E. Johnson Foundation programs and services include:

  1. One-on-one mentorship: We provide one-on-one mentorship to young people who need additional support and guidance. Our mentors are carefully screened and trained to provide positive role models and a supportive presence in the lives of the youth we serve.

  2. Group activities: We offer a variety of group activities, including sports, arts and crafts, and educational workshops, to help young people develop new skills, build self-confidence, and make positive connections with others.

  3. Family support services: We provide family support services to parents and caregivers who are struggling to empower their children in a single-parent household. Our services include counseling, parenting classes, and referrals to community resources.

  4. Educational support: We provide educational support to young people who are struggling academically, including tutoring, homework help, and college and career readiness workshops.

  5. Recreational activities: We offer recreational activities, such as self-empowering symposiums, faith-based concerts, and outdoor adventures, to help young people develop a sense of adventure and explore new experiences.

By offering these products and services, we are able to support our goals of empowering at-risk youth and families to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. We believe that by providing a safe, supportive, and empowering environment, we can help young people build the skills they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally, while also providing them with positive role models and a supportive community.

 
 

21st Century WorkForce Program Career, and Workforce Development

21st Century WorkForce is an 8 week training program designed to prepare our young adults for entering employment in any sector. The program prepares high school student to enter into apprenticeships, community service, and internships with the requisite tools they need to gain more experience and make a great impression.Recognizing the challenges that Black, Brown, and immigrant teens have in accessing career development opportunities, the 21st Century WorkForce assists program participants with solicitation and placement in local companies or nonprofit organizations to fulfill high school volunteer requirements.

Saturday Program Academic Tutoring

Identifying how a student learns is the key to helping them understand the lesson a teacher is working to impart. There has been many changes in how the 3Rs are being taught over the last 30 years. Reading, writing, and arithmetic scores in public schools have been on the decline. There are multiple factors for this state. Still, the need to eliminate barriers and improve the quality of education for public schools in low-income communities of color is the primary goal of WEJ Foundation. The Saturday Program, held over summer vacation during the months of July and August, are taught by local college professors and industry professionals. The courses focus on mathematics, reading comprehension, social studies, government, geo-economics, and technology. We start with the basics and build up from there. By the way, we have fun too! There are recreational activities for students and families, visits to local businesses, college tours, and more.

YWRAP Mentoring

We teach the young ladies to develop their Vision, write about their aspirations, create strategic plans, and how to implement them. Most importantly, they learn how to stay on the path to success for the destiny they define.

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling

Mental health is finally getting the attention it needs and deserves. You and your family will have access to individual and group therapy sessions with experienced licensed social workers, psychologists, and doctors.
We provide counseling for:
Anxiety & Stress Management
Depression
Sexual Abuse &
Sexual Assault
Substance Abuse
Youth Sexual Awareness &
Identity
Human Sex Trafficking

Frequently Asked Questions

If you don’t see your question, feel free to send us an email. We’ll be happy to answer it for you.

WEJF is committed to providing services to all individuals no matter their age.

Yes. WEJF is here to serve all who come with a need no matter how big or small. The community is ourresponsibility to connect with other organizations to help fulfill those needs within each of our communities.

Interested individuals can volunteer by emailing WEJF  your resume and indicate in what capacity you would like to serve. You must be willing to fill out necessary papers with a background check. 

Yes.  One of WEJF’s strengths is providing  assistance and support to Juvenile Probation Services through mentoring with a goal of empowering troubled youths to reach their full potential.

Yes, WEJF has several counselors and resources to help with drug abuse and addiction.

Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM/EST We will also have someone available live 24/7 to respond to all calls within our scope of business

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