beyond the rim

 The purpose of Soldiers for BROTHERHOOD is to create a genuine, effective network system for disadvantaged and/or at risk young men. The program would call for productive male figures in communities all over the United States to participate and contribute to molding and progression of young men deemed lost causes by society. Doctors, lawyers, principals, teachers, mayors, police men, judges, athletes, business owners, etc., of various backgrounds, will be called upon for their experience in order to help young men within the program learn how to develop, maintain and learn conflict resolution skills. 

 The purpose of G.L.O.W (Gifted Ladies Optimizing Womanhood) & S.T.A.R.S (Shining Through Adversity Recognizing Strength) is to embrace the true nature and characteristics of womanhood. The program is created to place major emphasis on the ability to overcome obstacles that young ladies encounter. Not only is the program a catalyst for development, it also assists young girls in knowing their true self. Do you love yourself without question? Or, do you rely on other people to assure you of physical desirability and worthiness of love? These similar questions are just a few of many tackling issues we are going to deal with, discuss and provide solutions for. 

 The Urban Youth Development Basketball Camp is a fun-filled, life-skills mentoring basketball camp where youth aged 10-17 come together to learn and utilize their basketball skills. The integration of self-defense, arts, STEM activities, social interaction and culinary arts are introduced during the life skills sessions.  Darvin Ham, brings his professional basketball expertise to teach the fundamental skills of basketball, proper health and nutrition habits, while running and participating in the daily routines of the camps. Darvin teaches the youth the fundamentals, defensive and shooting concepts, as well as holds a tournament at the end of the festivities for the youth to exhibit their newly learned and polished skills.