Programs and Partnerships

Youth Empowerment and Violence Prevention community and school evidence based programs to eradicate gun violence.

Peer to Peer Support  

B.E.T.! Building Everyone Together! is a peer to peer youth violence interruption and conflict resolution support program and community outreach for ages 5- 25 to interrupt violence before it can happen. Through B.E.T. youth (Kings and Queens) are taught extending a hand (Handshake) is a great beginning to cultivate peace. 

Mentoring and Partnerships

BET! Being Excellent Today! EmPOWERMentorship for youth who are at high -risk to experience gun violence through workshop and teen summits and conferences. Youth are connected to leaders in the community to help them to navigate life challenges and to be empowered to become leaders.   

Entrepreneurship 

B.E.T.! Be Everything Today! Provides education and training to students ages 8-25 to learn the core business principles. George H. Kemp Jr. Lawn and Maintenance Training Program

Beautifying Green Spaces

B.E.T.! Beautifying Environments Together! identifies problematic areas in communities to turn them into beautiful green spaces, through community projects and partnerships to reduce gun violence, and promote healthier communities to increase physical and mental health.

No Weapon #1Life 4-H Club is a partnership with the Texas Agricultural Extension to develop youth as leaders in their communities through projects, service, and educational opportunities. Programs range from S.T.E.M, Agriculture, Civic Engagement  and Healthy Living to state and national leadership conferences. Youth  learn critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse and advocating for equity and inclusion for all. 

No Weapon #1Life Peacekeepers Save Promise Club

SAVE Promise Clubs are youth-led organizations that encourage young people to take charge of keeping their friends, schools and communities safe.