Join our diverse community.

Help us give kids the relationships they need to become healthy leaders.

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We are creating and cultivating mentor, peer and community relationships that equip immigrant youth to thrive and lead.

Values

Trust

We provide safe and reliable relationships and spaces.

Hospitality

We share abundant opportunities and experiences.

Play

We inspire healthy connection through imagination, humor, and honest delight.

Diversity

We welcome and include neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and undocumented children.

Empowerment

We recognize, celebrate, and cultivate the potential of every student.

Flexibility

We practice creativity and agility in pursuit of our mission.


Programs

Afterschool Program

  • Individual tutoring
  • Collaborative play
  • Art therapy
  • Snacks and meals
  • School supplies
  • Spiritual support
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Parties and celebrations
  • Experiences/fieldtrips

Leadership Development Program

  • Trainings
  • Experiences
  • Retreats
  • Student to Staff pipeline
  • Opportunities to lead

Community Engagement Program

  • Prayer brunch with pastors and local leaders
  • Presencia parent gatherings for training, socializing, support and fun
  • Events for donors and their guests
  • Telling and sharing stories through speaking, writing and film making

Presencia Goods Program

  • Retail and customer service experience for résumé building for Presencia youth
  • Platform for storytelling through wearing and gift giving
  • Pop-up shops and markets
  • Outlet for creative expression
  • Volunteer maker events

Learn more about Presencia at http://presenciaatl.org