Mission: The mission of Educate. Radiate. Elevate. is to minimize the disproportionate learning losses for low-income students of color and to provide economic, social, and emotional stability for the youth served, their families, and their community. Vision: By providing our youth with the tools to grow into successful contributing members of society, we are making the monumental changes our world so desperately needs. Objectives: Strengthening the educational achievement of our youth will provide economic, social, and emotional stability for the youth served, their families, and their community. Race and income are not destiny; large steps forward are possible. Quality education for all results in a more equitable society where individuals can improve their socio-economic situation on a basis of merit. In our work with our students, we focus on having an impact on three domains: Academic Gains (Increased grades and/or scores, engagement and motivation in school and schoolwork, homework completion and understanding Social/Emotional Gains (confidence and pride, self-efficacy and independence, advocacy and leadership) Soft Skills Gains (metacognition, executive functions, interpersonal skills) Core Values: Empathy Educational Equity Cultural Responsiveness Holistic Approach Partnership