Young Women on the Move Mary Beth Gentry

After School Programs

The Young Women on the Move after-school program meets each Wednesday afternoon at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 1226 Armstrong Avenue, Kansas City, KS. Bus transportation is provided by USD 500. The program at this time serves the following schools:

Argentine Middle School
Central Middle School
Rosedale Middle School
J.C. Harmon High School
Wyandotte High School
F.L. Schlagle High School

Young women at Harmon, F.L. Schlagle, and Wyandotte High Schools are invited to apply for membership in group sessions that meet weekly during school hours. For more information, please contact us.

Read endorsements of Young Women on the Move by the USD 500 school district here and here.

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Volunteer Application Now Online

Young Women on the Move is always looking for new volunteers to help us help the girls. You may now download the volunteer application and cover letter online.

Program Components

Character Development emphasizing ethical decision making and the core values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Self-awareness and re-focusing of attitudes, beliefs, habits, and expectations:
- Build self-esteem
- Create a strong self-image
- Self-motivation
- Recognize new opportunities
- Make effective life decisions
Healthy Life Skills: adolescent physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, relationships, nutrition and fitness, social and communication skills, academic success, career exploration, financial literacy, critical thinking, decision making, and goal-setting.
Group and individual counseling, therapeutic mental health intervention with LCSW if needed
Team-building, a trusting support network, accountability and leadership development
One-on-one mentoring
Service Learning

Young Women on the Move program components are taught through weekly in-school one hour group sessions at the high schools, weekly 2-3 hour after-school sessions for the middle and high school groups. The sessions include small group discussions, guest speakers, field trips, project-based learning, and service learning events. This active environment gives young women a voice in designing a program that meets their needs, the opportunity to have fun, meet community leaders and explore new sites while promoting healthy development and smart choices.