Artistry Youth in Motion

Artistry young men of Tomorrow is a mentoring program designed to serve young men in our organization. Behind every fact is a live. Behind every statistic is a history. Behind every expression is a young person whose future will be lost if something is not done immediately to change his or her reality. And when it comes to young men, the numbers are staggering and the reality is sobering. Young Women of Tomorrow One of the goals of the organization is to combat the psychological effects of the disproportionate number of negative images of young women depicted in the media and make a difference in the lives of young women who are most affected by this one sided imagery. By raising awareness and offering support through discussion, education, counseling, internships, mentoring and advocacy, A.Y.M seeks to build the self-esteem and self worth of these young ladies thereby changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons and helping them to empower themselves.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of YOUTH & ADULTS living with HIV/AIDS through the provision of high quality professional education and training. A.Y.M endeavors to maintain and increase the number of health care providers who are competent and willing to counsel, diagnose, treat, and medically manage individuals with HIV infection and to help prevent high risk behaviors that lead to HIV transmission. Artistry also focuses on prevention education and the provision of much needed medical and social services. Currently, a major challenge in Miami is that many people don't know they are HIV/AIDS positive. A.Y.M understands this challenge. As result, we urge everyone to get tested and we place a special emphasis on outreaching to youth and young adults. Our collaborative programs include partnerships with civic and religious organizations.

A.Y.M Arts Education and Youth Development program foundational values insistence on high expectations, active participation, and total acceptance of each individual—stimulate not just artistic accomplishment, but improved grade-point averages, educational aspirations, and confidence about academic goals and also positive impact on life skills: how youth conduct themselves, organize their time, manage stress, lead a group, maintain a positive sense of self, interact with people of different backgrounds, and set ambitious personal goals. The goals of the program are: Male & Female Empowerment High Risk Education and Prevention Attendance Improvement and Dropout Prevention: Gather student’s attendance records and mandate attendance improvement in order for them to participate in major program events. Core impacts • Education • Developing individual talent • Leveraging of life skills through art making • Creating a sense of belonging and community Benefits for Teens High-quality arts education programs that incorporate youth development practices can develop young people’s artistic abilities while improving their life skills, self-image, and social commitment.

A.Y.M provide culturally specific workshops to help parents and guardians, connect families to local resources, provide a safe place for parents to gain support, address the underlying issues of the achievement gap, help prevent violence in the community, increase parental involvement, provide basic needs to families, provide mentoring to families, encourage community involvement and volunteerism, assist in building families, provide opportunities for children to participate in artistic expression.

The Artistry Youth in Motion provides food and clothes to low-income and poor residents in the community. Food is purchased from the Food Bank, private donors donate clothes, and we distribute them to families. Baked goods, clothing, and household items are also available.