Turning Passion into Action in Franklinton
Our Passion
Our passion is to work collectively with our strategic partners within the Franklinton neighborhood to produce a collective impact that will serve as a community tipping point that will change lives. A model teaching and learning environment in Franklinton helping its young people to thrive... tomorrow's leaders in need of strategic opportunity today.
Our Action
Franklinton Preparatory Academy is a grades 9-12 charter school that will begin operations in August of 2013. FPA's core values of SAFETY, STABILITY, CHARACTER and OPPORTUNITY are tailored to meet the needs and the values of the Franklinton neighborhood.
Wrap Around Services YFC has been serving Franklinton youth for 25 years through mentoring, life and job skills programs. FPA's excellent school programming will be supported by YFC's after-school programming to create a learning environment where students will thrive academically. An environment where the youth will be empowered to be community leaders, asking, "How can I make a difference today?"