Why We Do It
Purpose: Stoking the youth of Santa Cruz
The Core exists to inspire, encourage, motivate, involve, educate, and empower the youth of Santa Cruz .
Vision: Motivated and articulate adolescents who know who they are. Thanks, in part, to The Core, they also have a greater understanding of their cherished role in our community. They dream big dreams that they now believe they can achieve because they have received the vital tools, confidence, and community support from The Core.
Mission : Mission One (of Many Missions)
It's simple yet profound; a proverb that has served the test of time. "Give a man a fish and hell eat for a day, teach him to fish and hell eat for a lifetime."
The Core will incorporate mentorships, apprenticeships, traveling, how-to classes (car repair, resume writing, finding your purpose, etc.), and guest speakers (professional surfers, business owners, etc.) to help kids grow into competent, purpose-filled adults that can "fish for themselves".